22 Facts About Rana Sanga

Sangram Singh I, popularly known as Rana Sanga or Maharana Sanga, was an Indian ruler from the Sisodia dynasty.

Rana Sanga ruled Mewar, the traditional territory of the Guhilas in present-day north-western India.

Rana Sanga controlled parts of present-day Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh with the capital being Chittor.

Rana Sanga's reign was admired by several of his contemporaries, including Babur, who described him as the "greatest Indian King" of that time along with Krishnadevaraya of South India.

Rana Sanga was the last independent Hindu king of Northern India to control a significant territory before the Mughal Era.

Rana Sanga was youngest of the four sons of Raimal, However, due to the circumstances and after a fierce struggle with his brothers Prithviraj and Jagmal, in which he lost one of his eye, he finally succeeded throne of Mewar in 1508.

Babur further said that Rana Sanga had recently grown so great by his audacity and sword that his kingdom included a significant portion of Northern India.

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

Rana Sanga re-established Rajput rule in Malwa first time after fall of Paramara kingdom 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 of the 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 and went over to Babur.

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

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