17 Facts About Bharmal

Raja Bharmal, known as Bihari Mal, and Bihar Mal, was the 23rd ruler of Amber, which was later known as Jaipur.

Bharmal's daughter's marriage to Akbar was a significant event of the Mughal Empire.

Raja Bharmal was succeeded by his eldest son, Raja Bhagwant Das, after his death.

Bharmal was the fourth son of Raja Prithviraj or Prithvi Singh I of Amer, and Rani Apoorva Devi or Bala Bai of the Rathore clan, the daughter of Rao Lunkaran of the royal family of Bikaner.

Bharmal was killed by his half-brother Askaran, who became the king the next day.

Raja Bharmal had at least 13 sons, including Bhagwant Das, his successor and at least four daughters including Mariam-uz-Zamani, empress-consort of the emperor Akbar and Kishanawati, wife of Haji Khan Pathan.

Bharmal helped and sent Tatar Khan Lodi to occupy the fort of Bayana.

Bharmal occupied the fort of Bayana which was under Mughal occupation since the time of Babur.

In 1556, Bharmal helped Majnun Khan Qaqshal, a Mughal commandant, which Majnun Khan later narrated to Akbar.

Mirza led a large army to Amber and Bharmal was in no position to resist.

Bharmal forced the Kachhwahas to leave Amber and live in forests and hills.

Bharmal promised a fixed tribute to Mirza and handed over his son, Jagannath, and his nephews, Raj Singh and Khangar Singh, as hostages for its due payment.

When Sharaf-ud-din was preparing to invade Amber again, Bharmal met Akbar's courtier, Chaghtai Khan.

Bharmal was in the words of Nizamuddin Ahmad, one of the renowned Rajas of Hindustan who came into service of the Emperor with great favors and royal benefactions.

Bharmal was distinguished among the Rajput clan for his valor and sincere devotion and loyalty and is regarded as one of Akbar's most loyal, courageous, and competent commanders and rose to great favor of the Emperor.

Raja Bharmal had at least thirteen sons and four daughters:.

Raja Bharmal was succeeded by his eldest son, Raja Bhagwant Das, after his death.