Battle Of Mandan
Battle
The Shekhawati Rajput chieftains had been beating back invasions in their area for a long time. In 1775 the Shekhawati chiefs refused to pay tribute to the Mughals which resulted in an invasion by the Mughal army under the command of Mitra Sen Ahir, Kale Khan and Peero Khan. A pitched battle was fought in which both sides suffered heavy losses. Peero Khan was killed and Mitra Sen fled, resulting in a victory for the Shekhawat chiefs.
Aftermath
Devi Singhs achievement in Mandan was acknowledged by the Maharaja of Jaipur. Mitrasen Ahir again helped the Mughals against the Shekhawats. This time against the Shekhawat chieftain of Kanud, on February 1779. The Rajput garrison numbered only 400 and their chieftain, Nawal Singh Shekhawat was severely ill, but still gave a long resistance and even managed to sally out and kill Mitrasen's men. However Nawal Singh Shekhawat eventually died from his illness due to which the Mughals were able to negotiate a peace and exchange Kanud fort for other villages, which were given to Nawal Singhs widow.
References
- ^ Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa and company. p. 694. ISBN 9788129115010.
in a pitched battle at Mandan, both sides suffered heavily. Peero Khan died and Mitra Sen fled the field, leaving the Shekhawat chiefs victorious.....Battle of Khatu–Shyamji. This last occurred when Murtaza Khan Bhadech was sent into Shekhawati to collect revenue arrears.....Devi Singh of Sikar defeated the intruder.
- ^ Meharda, B.L. (2006). Territory, Polity, and Status- A Study of Shekhawats. Rawat Publications. pp. 68–85. ISBN 9788170338871.
Devi Singh also fought the battles of mandan in 1775 AD and Khatu Shyamji in 1779 for which Sawai Pratap Singh recognized the services of Devi Singh and exempted Rs.9000 annually from his tribute.
- ^ Gupta, Bakshi, R.K., S.R (2008). Rajasthan Through the Ages. Sarup & Sons. pp. 215–216.
The Rajputs however made a long and desperate defence.....400 men of the garrison made a sortie and attacked the trenches of Mitra sen Ahir, inflicting a hundred casualties.....Nawal Singh Shekhawat, who was severely ill within the fort...and died.
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