Tag: rajputs
Battle of Sammel (Sumel Giri): When 8000 Rajputs created havoc on 80,000 Afghans of Sher Shah Suri: Forgotten martyrdom of Jaita and Kumpa
This is the story of the battle of Sammel or Sumel Giri in which 8000 Rajputs collided against an army of 80,000 Afghans of Sher Shah Suri. However, the battle resulted in the victory of Sher Shah but at a great cost. It is believed that a huge portion of his army was slain by the handful force of the Rajputs.
Rani Durgavati, fearless warrior Queen who fought & defeated the mighty army of Akbar
While the name of the Great Rajput King Maharana Pratap and his incessant struggle against the Mughals is well known but prior to him, there was another Rajput Kshatrani who became a symbol of freedom, fighting for her kingdom against the big & mighty armies of Mughals. She was Rani Duragavati of the Gond Kingdom.
Battle of Haifa:Swords against Guns-When the Cavalry of the Jodhpur Lancers defeated the artillery of the Ottoman Turks
he battle is known as the Battle of Haifa where the Central Power of Ottoman Empire, Germany fought against the Imperial Army of British India. In this battle the superior artillery and guns of the Ottomans were thrashed by the primitive cavalry charge of the Rajputs of princely state of Jodhpur. This is regarded as the last great cavalry charge in history.
Vigrahara IV (Visaladeva) : the Chauhan King who finished Islamic rulers in India & restored AryaVarta
The period of Vigrahara IV is considered the Golden Age of The Chauhan Dynasty. His period witness an immense rise in the field of Military power and art. He is also remembered for his tolerant policy towards other religions like Jainism and Buddhism.
