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| reign     = 1473–1509
| succession = [[Rana of Mewar]]
| reign = 1465 – 1500{{sfn|Sharma|1954|p=12-13}}
| predecessor = [[Udai Singh I]]
| predecessor = [[Udai Singh I]]
| successor = [[Rana Sanga]]
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| dynasty   = [[Sisodias of Mewar]]
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[[Rana Sanga]]<br>[[Prithviraj Sisodia]]<br>[[Jaimal Sisodia]]<br>Kalyan Mal Sisodia<br>Fattaji Sisodia<br>Rai Singh Sisodia<br>Bhawani Singh Sisodia<br>Kishen Das Sisodia<br>Narain Das Sisodia<br>Shahnkar Das Sisodia<br>Devi Das Sisodia<br>Sunder Das Sisodiya<br>Veni Das Sisodia<ref>Maharana Sanga - The Hindupat : The last great leader of the Rajput race by Har bilas Sarda Page no.12</ref><br>'''Daughters'''<br>Damodar Kanwar<br>Har Kanwar<ref>Maharana Sanga - The Hindupat : The last great leader of the Rajput race by Har bilas Sarda Page no.12</ref>
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*Narayan Das
*Shankar Das
*Devi Das
*Sundar Das
*Ishwar Das
*Beni Das
*Damodar Deiji m.to [[Raja]] [[Prithviraj Singh I]] of [[Kingdom of Amber|Amber]]
*Har Deiji m.to Rao Viramdev of [[Merta City|Merta]]
*Anand Deiji m.to Rao Jagmal of [[Sirohi]]
*Sisodiniji (name unknown) m.to [[Rao (title)|Rao]] [[Lunkaran]] of [[Bikaner]]
*Roop Deiji m.to [[Rana (title)|Rana]] Ajja Jhala of [[Bari Sadri]]}}
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Raimal Singh Sisodia also known as '''Rana Raimal''' (r. 1473–1509) was a [[Hindu]] [[Rajput]] ruler of [[Mewar]]. Maharana Raimal was the son of [[Kumbha of Mewar|Rana Kumbha]]. He came to power by defeating his patricide predecessor, [[Udai Singh I]] in battles at [[Jawar]], Darimpur and Pangarh. Early in Raimal's reign, [[Ghiyath Shah|Ghiyas Shah]] of [[Malwa]] attacked [[Chittorgarh|Chittor]] unsuccessfully. Soon after, Ghiyas Shah's general, Zafar Khan attacked Mewar and was defeated at Mandalgarh and Khairabad. By marrying Sringardevi (daughter of [[Rao Jodha]]), Raimal ended the conflict with the Rathores. During Raimals' reign, Raisingh Toda and [[Ajmer]] were recaptured. Raimal also strengthened the state of Mewar and repaired the temple of [[Eklingji]] in Chittor. The last years of Raimal's rule were marked by conflict between his sons with Prince Sanga (later [[Rana Sanga]]) having to flee Chittor. The sons, Prithviraj and Jaimal were both killed. At this difficult juncture, the Rana was informed that Sanga was still alive. Raimal summoned Sanga back to Chittor and died soon afterwards.<ref>[[Sharma, Dasharatha]](1970) Lectures on Rajput History and Culture, pp 79-84 Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi</ref>
'''Rana Raimal Singh''', also known as '''Rana Raimal''', (r. 1473–1509) was a [[Hindu|Sisodia]] [[Rajput]] ruler of the [[Mewar|Kingdom of Mewar]]. Rana Raimal was the younger son of [[Kumbha of Mewar|Rana Kumbha]] and younger brother of his predecessor [[Udai Singh I|Rana Udai Singh I]] and father of [[Rana Sanga]].
 
He came to power by defeating his patricide predecessor [[Udai Singh I|Rana Udai Singh I]] in battles at [[Jawar]], Darimpur and Pangarh.{{sfn|Ram Vallabh Somani|1976|pp=146}} Early in Rana Raimal's reign, Sultan [[Ghiyath Shah|Ghiyas Shah]] of the [[Malwa|Malwa Sultanate]] [[Battle of Mandalgarh|unsuccessfully attacked the Mewar capital]], Chittor.{{sfn|Ram Vallabh Somani|1976|pp=147}} Soon after Ghiyas Shah's general, Zafar Khan attacked Mewar and was defeated at [[Mandalgarh]] and Kairabad in north east of Mewar. By marrying Rathorji Shringar Deiji (daughter of [[Rao Jodha]]) Rana Raimal ended the long standing conflict with [[Rathore (Rajput clan)|Rathore]] [[Rajputs]]. During Raimal's reign, Godwar, Toda and [[Ajmer]] were recaptured by his eldest son [[Prithviraj_Sisodia|Prithviraj]]. Raimal also strengthened the state of Mewar and repaired the temple of [[Eklingji]] in Chittor. <ref name=":0" />


== Ascent to the throne ==
== Ascent to the throne ==
Raimal was not the heir-apparent, he was younger to [[Udai Singh I]]. But as fate would have it, [[Udai Singh I]] killed his father, the legendary [[Kumbha of Mewar|Rana Kumbha]], while he was praying to Lord Eklingji ([[Shiva]]) and ruled for five years. He was a great ruler and under his reign [[Mewar]] took back [[Mount Abu#History|Abu]] and [[Ajmer]], both states were recaptured by the great ruler of Mewar.{{cn|date=October 2015}}
Raimal was not the heir-apparent as he was younger to [[Udai Singh I]]. But as fate would have it, [[Udai Singh I]] killed his father, the legendary [[Kumbha of Mewar|Rana Kumbha]], while he was praying to Lord Eklingji ([[Shiva]]) and ruled for five years.{{sfn|Ram Vallabh Somani|1976|pp=146}} Under his reign [[Mewar]] took back [[Mount Abu#History|Abu]] and [[Ajmer]].{{cn|date=October 2015}}


== Raimal fights the sultan and his nephews ==
== Raimal fights the sultan and his nephews ==
Sultan of Delhi, Sikander Lodi fought against Rana Raimal of Mewar, allying with Surajmal & Sahasmal in which Sultan was defeated.  Surajmal survived and was pardoned by Rana Raimal. He was a conspirator and ensured that sons of Raimal fought with each other in order to make his way clear to the throne. He was a brave fighter and possessed all the great qualities of his clan.
Sultan of Delhi, [[Sikander Lodi]] fought against Rana Raimal of Mewar, allying with Surajmal and Sahasmal in which the Sultan was defeated.  Surajmal survived and was pardoned by Rana Raimal. He was a conspirator and ensured that sons of Raimal fought with each other in order to make his way clear to the throne. He was a brave fighter and possessed all the great qualities of his clan.{{cn|date=January 2022}}


== Fight at Sadri ==
== Fight at Sadri ==
Surajmal and Raimal's armies met at Sadri, a town that Surajmal had captured. Raimal's son Prithviraj joined his father at a crucial time in the war and directly attacked Surajmal. Many such skirmishes occurred till Surajmal finally left Mewar and settled at Pratapgarh where his descendants still flourish and keep up the name of Sisodia clan. Prithviraj was later killed by poisoning by the Abu Deora chief and thus made way for Sanga's return when Jaimal died.{{cn|date=October 2015}}
Surajmal and Raimal's armies met at Sadri, a town that Surajmal had captured. Raimal's son [[Prithviraj_Sisodia|Prithviraj]] joined his father at a crucial time in the war and directly attacked Surajmal. Many such skirmishes occurred till Surajmal finally left Mewar and settled at Pratapgarh where his descendants still flourish and keep up the name of Sisodia clan.
 
== Last years ==
The last years of Raimal's rule were marked by conflict between his sons, with Prince Sanga (later [[Rana Sanga]]) having to flee Mewar. Raimal's elder sons, [[Prithviraj_Sisodia|Prithviraj]] and Jaimal were both killed. At this difficult juncture, the Rana was informed that Sanga was still alive. Raimal summoned Sanga back to Chittor and died soon afterwards.<ref name=":0">[[Sharma, Dasharatha]](1970) Lectures on Rajput History and Culture, pp 79-84 Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi</ref>{{sfn|Ram Vallabh Somani|1976|pp=152}}
==See also==
* [[Battle of Mandalgarh]]


==References==
==References==
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== Bibliography ==
*{{Cite web |title=Medieval Malwa: A Political and Cultural History, 1401-1562 |page=257 |last=Day |first=Upendra Nath |publisher=Delhi University, History Department |url= https://archive.org/stream/medievalmalwaapo001927mbp/medievalmalwaapo001927mbp_djvu.txt}}
*{{Cite web |title=Medieval Malwa: A Political and Cultural History, 1401-1562 |page=257 |last=Day |first=Upendra Nath |publisher=Delhi University, History Department |url= https://archive.org/stream/medievalmalwaapo001927mbp/medievalmalwaapo001927mbp_djvu.txt}}
* {{cite book |author=Ram Vallabh Somani |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NcIBAAAAMAAJ |title=History of Mewar, from Earliest Times to 1751 A.D. |publisher=Mateshwari |year=1976 |oclc=2929852 }}
* {{Cite book|last=Sharma|first=Gopi Nath|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jIs9AAAAMAAJ|title=Mewar & the Mughal Emperors (1526-1707 A.D.)|date=1954|publisher=S.L. Agarwala|language=en}}
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Rana Raimal
Rana of Mewar
Rana of Mewar
Reign1465 – 1500[1]
PredecessorUdai Singh I
SuccessorRana Sanga
Died24 May 1509
Chittor, Kingdom of Mewar
Spouse
Issue
DynastySisodias of Mewar
FatherRana Kumbha
MotherGaurji Kanak Deiji d.of Rao Motraj and granddaughter of Rao Narsinghdas of Maroth
Military career
Battles/wars
Mewar–Malwa conflicts
Civil War
Mewar-Delhi Conflicts
    • Battle of Mewar
Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar II
(1326–1884)
Hammir Singh (1326–1364)
Kshetra Singh (1364–1382)
Lakha Singh (1382–1421)
Mokal Singh (1421–1433)
Rana Kumbha (1433–1468)
Udai Singh I (1468–1473)
Rana Raimal (1473–1508)
Rana Sanga (1508–1527)
Ratan Singh II (1528–1531)
Vikramaditya Singh (1531–1536)
Vanvir Singh (1536–1540)
Udai Singh II (1540–1572)
Pratap Singh I (1572–1597)
Amar Singh I (1597–1620)
Karan Singh II (1620–1628)
Jagat Singh I (1628–1652)
Raj Singh I (1652–1680)
Jai Singh (1680–1698)
Amar Singh II (1698–1710)
Sangram Singh II (1710–1734)
Jagat Singh II (1734–1751)
Pratap Singh II (1751–1754)
Raj Singh II (1754–1762)
Ari Singh II (1762–1772)
Hamir Singh II (1772–1778)
Bhim Singh (1778–1828)
Jawan Singh (1828–1838)
Sardar Singh (1828–1842)
Swarup Singh (1842–1861)
Shambhu Singh (1861–1874)
Sajjan Singh (1874–1884)
Fateh Singh (1884–1930)
Bhupal Singh (1930–1955)
Bhagwant Singh (1955–1971)
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Rana Raimal Singh, also known as Rana Raimal, (r. 1473–1509) was a Sisodia Rajput ruler of the Kingdom of Mewar. Rana Raimal was the younger son of Rana Kumbha and younger brother of his predecessor Rana Udai Singh I and father of Rana Sanga.

He came to power by defeating his patricide predecessor Rana Udai Singh I in battles at Jawar, Darimpur and Pangarh.[2] Early in Rana Raimal's reign, Sultan Ghiyas Shah of the Malwa Sultanate unsuccessfully attacked the Mewar capital, Chittor.[3] Soon after Ghiyas Shah's general, Zafar Khan attacked Mewar and was defeated at Mandalgarh and Kairabad in north east of Mewar. By marrying Rathorji Shringar Deiji (daughter of Rao Jodha) Rana Raimal ended the long standing conflict with Rathore Rajputs. During Raimal's reign, Godwar, Toda and Ajmer were recaptured by his eldest son Prithviraj. Raimal also strengthened the state of Mewar and repaired the temple of Eklingji in Chittor. [4]

Ascent to the throne[edit | edit source]

Raimal was not the heir-apparent as he was younger to Udai Singh I. But as fate would have it, Udai Singh I killed his father, the legendary Rana Kumbha, while he was praying to Lord Eklingji (Shiva) and ruled for five years.[2] Under his reign Mewar took back Abu and Ajmer.[citation needed]

Raimal fights the sultan and his nephews[edit | edit source]

Sultan of Delhi, Sikander Lodi fought against Rana Raimal of Mewar, allying with Surajmal and Sahasmal in which the Sultan was defeated. Surajmal survived and was pardoned by Rana Raimal. He was a conspirator and ensured that sons of Raimal fought with each other in order to make his way clear to the throne. He was a brave fighter and possessed all the great qualities of his clan.[citation needed]

Fight at Sadri[edit | edit source]

Surajmal and Raimal's armies met at Sadri, a town that Surajmal had captured. Raimal's son Prithviraj joined his father at a crucial time in the war and directly attacked Surajmal. Many such skirmishes occurred till Surajmal finally left Mewar and settled at Pratapgarh where his descendants still flourish and keep up the name of Sisodia clan.

Last years[edit | edit source]

The last years of Raimal's rule were marked by conflict between his sons, with Prince Sanga (later Rana Sanga) having to flee Mewar. Raimal's elder sons, Prithviraj and Jaimal were both killed. At this difficult juncture, the Rana was informed that Sanga was still alive. Raimal summoned Sanga back to Chittor and died soon afterwards.[4][5]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Sharma 1954, p. 12-13.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ram Vallabh Somani 1976, pp. 146.
  3. ↑ Ram Vallabh Somani 1976, pp. 147.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sharma, Dasharatha(1970) Lectures on Rajput History and Culture, pp 79-84 Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi
  5. ↑ Ram Vallabh Somani 1976, pp. 152.

Bibliography[edit | edit source]

  • Day, Upendra Nath. "Medieval Malwa: A Political and Cultural History, 1401-1562". Delhi University, History Department. p. 257.
  • Ram Vallabh Somani (1976). History of Mewar, from Earliest Times to 1751 A.D. Mateshwari. OCLC 2929852.
  • Sharma, Gopi Nath (1954). Mewar & the Mughal Emperors (1526-1707 A.D.). S.L. Agarwala.
Rana Raimal
Born: 1473 Died: 1508
Preceded by
Udai Singh I 		Sisodia Rajput Ruler
1473–1508 		Succeeded by
Rana Sanga
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