11 Facts About Durgadas Rathore

Durgadas Rathore was the Rathore Rajput General of the Kingdom of Marwar.

Durgadas Rathore is credited with having preserved the rule of the Rathore dynasty over Marwar, India, following the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in the 17th century.

Durgadas Rathore commanded the Rathore forces during the Rajput War and played a major role in the Rajput Rebellion and supported the Maratha ruler Sambhaji in the Siege of Janjira against the Siddis of Janjira.

Durgadas Rathore was elected as the leader of the revolt along with Raja Jai Singh II of Jaipur.

Durgadas Rathore won a number of victories against the Mughals and forced many Mughal officers to pay tribute to him in the form of chauth.

Durgadas Rathore was a distant relative of the royal family, being a descendant of Karana, a son of Rao Ranmal.

Durgadas Rathore instigated both Muazzam and Akbar against their father, Aurangzeb.

Ajit Singh and Durgadas Rathore took advantage of the disturbances following the death of Aurangzeb in 1707 to seize Jodhpur and eventually evict the occupying Mughal force.

Durgadas Rathore was one of the leaders of the Rajput Rebellion.

Durgadas Rathore was instrumental in securing the Rajput victory at Sambhar.

Durgadas Rathore left Jodhpur and lived in Mewar for some time and then left to Mahakaal at Ujjain.