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Rana Sanga

Type Figure Region Mewar Time 1482–1528 Also known as Rana of Mewar

Rana Sanga (Sangram Singh) was rana of Mewar in the early 16th century, living from about 1482 to 1528.…

Timeline

  1. 1482–1505Chittor · MewarHe inherited the rule of the Sisodia house, gradually consolidating control over Mewar and its surroundings and restoring royal authority weakened by earlier wars.
  2. 1505–1526Rajasthan and northern India · RajasthanAllied with Malwa, Marwar, and other states, he repeatedly defeated Lodi dynasty armies at Khanwa, Bayana, and elsewhere, expanding his sphere of influence and becoming one of the most powerful Hindu rulers of northern India.
  3. 1527–1528Khanwa · Uttar PradeshIn 1527 he led the Rajput coalition at Khanwa against the invading Babur. Initially gaining the upper hand, he was ultimately defeated and badly wounded. His power was checked after the battle, and he died of his injuries in 1528.

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