27 Facts About Rana Sanga

Sangram Singh I, most commonly known as Rana Sanga, was the Maharana of Mewar from 1508 to 1528 CE.

Rana Sanga reduced the Khanzadas of Mewat to his submission helping him to extend his sway over modern-day Haryana.

Rana Sanga was said to have gained 18 pitched battles against the Sultans of Delhi, Malwa and Gujarat and was renowned for his heroism and leadership.

Rana Sanga counted more than 80 wounds lacked an eye and arm and was crumpled from one leg from various engagements.

Rana Sanga is regarded as the last independent Hindu sovereign of Northern India to control extensive boundaries.

Rana Sanga's reign was admired by several of his contemporaries, including the first Mughal Emperor Babur, who described him as the "greatest Indian ruler" of that time while accusing him of sending an invitation to invade India.

Rana Sanga was born to King Raimal and Queen Ratan Kunwar, a Jhala princess of Halvad.

Rana Sanga held control over parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Amarkot, Sindh.

Rana Sanga described Sanga as the greatest infidel king of Hindustan alongside Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Empire in South India.

Rana Sanga lost his wrist, was crippled in a leg, and counted eighty wounds on his body from the various conflicts.

The Rana Sanga was able to dominate Malwa and establish overlordship over northern parts of Gujarat.

Rana Sanga re-established Rajput rule in Malwa for the first time since the fall of the Rajput Paramara dynasty in 1305 CE.

Rana Sanga removed Jizya tax from the Hindus which was earlier imposed by Muslim rulers.

Rana Sanga is considered the last independent Hindu king of Northern India to control a significant territory and in some contemporary texts described as Hindu Emperor.

In 1517 Rai Mal with the help of Rana Sanga was able to successfully defeat Muzzafar Shah II and retake his kingdom.

In 1520, Rana Sanga invaded Gujarat on the question of the succession of the state of Idar, with his powerful army of 40,000 Rajputs supported by his three vassals.

The other allies of Rana Sanga were Rawal Udai Singh of Vagad and Rao Viram deva of Merta.

Rana Sanga defeated the Muslim army of Nizam khan and pursued them to Ahmedabad.

Rana Sanga called off his invasion 20 miles before the capital Ahmedabad.

Rana Sanga plundered the royal treasuries of Gujarat and destroyed several mosques and built temples over them.

Rana Sanga further sought divine favor by abjuring liquor, breaking the wine vessels and pouring the wine down a well.

Rana Sanga was struck by an arrow in mid-battle and was removed from the battle by his brother-in law Prithviraj Kachwaha of Amber along with prince Maldev Rathore in an unconscious state.

Rana Sanga was betrayed by Silhadi during the battle who changed sides soldiers and went over to Babur.

Rana Sanga was taken away from the battlefield in an unconscious state by his brother-in-law Prithviraj Singh I Kachwaha and Maldeo Rathore of Marwar.

Rana Sanga stopped wearing a Turban and used to wrap a cloth over his head.

The power vacuum left by Rana Sanga was filled by Rao Maldeo Rathore.

Rana Sanga took over the role as the leading Rajput king and dominated the time period through his increased use of horsemen.