17 Facts About Prithviraj Sisodia

Prithviraj Sisodia, generally known as Kunwar Prithviraj was born on late 15th century; died 16th century), was the eldest son of Maharana Raimal (died 1509 and of Mewar and heir apparent of Mewar, of the Sisodia Rajputs.

Prithviraj Sisodia added the regions of Godwar and Ajmer to the territory of Mewar.

Maharana Raimal had 14 sons, of whom Prithviraj Sisodia was the eldest and heir apparent.

Prithviraj Sisodia made Kumbhalgarh fort his base and expanded his control over the plains of Godwar, suppressing the Meenas who ravaged the countryside.

Prithviraj Sisodia took the help of Raimal Solanki, who sent his sons Shankar Singh and Samant Singh to attack the Madrechas of Desuri.

Prithviraj Sisodia then granted Patta of Desuri with its 140 villages to the Solankis.

Prithviraj Sisodia then established civil and military authority over the entire Godwar and he appointed administrators, Raimal Solanki for the military and an Ojha for civil administration.

The Narlai inscription mentions that Prithviraj Sisodia remained in charge of Godwar for a considerable time.

Ram Kanwar Bai, daughter of Rana Kumbha Kunwar and aunt of Prithviraj Sisodia, was married to Mandalik, King of Girnar.

Prithviraj Sisodia spared his life however and brought Rama Bai back to Mewar.

Prithviraj Sisodia built a temple of Rama Swami and a large stepwell here.

Prithviraj Sisodia vowed to"restore Toda to Solankis or he was no true Rajput".

Prithviraj Sisodia threw his lance and Tarabai shot an arrow, which struck the Afghan lord, and he fell on the ground.

Prithviraj Sisodia captured Taragarh fort of Ajmer towards the end of the 15th century, after slaying Governor Mallu Khan.

The names of the wives of Prithviraj Sisodia which are known:.

Prithviraj Sisodia had a concubine, by whom he had a son, named Banvir, who was ruler of Mewar from 1536 or -37 to 1540.

Prithviraj Sisodia died just after entering the Kumbhalgarh fort, where his cenotaph is still standing near Mamadeo Temple.