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#Thread on Durgadas Rathore, the Marwar loyalist who became a catalyst for the end of Aurangzeb.
This thread forms the 1st part of our series on the 27-Year-War epic saga, which proved to be death sentence for the Mughal Empire.
#Mughals #Marathas #Rajput #Hindutva #History
#Thread on Durgadas Rathore, the Marwar loyalist who became a catalyst for the end of Aurangzeb.
This thread forms the 1st part of our series on the 27-Year-War epic saga, which proved to be death sentence for the Mughal Empire.
#Mughals #Marathas #Rajput #Hindutva #History
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1678, Dec 10: The story of Durgadas Rathore begins with the death of Maharaj Jaswant Singh of Marwar.
Aurangzeb wished to annex Marwar on this opportunity; however Durgadas Rathore wanted the infant son of Jaswant Singh, Ajit Singh to be the successor.
1678, Dec 10: The story of Durgadas Rathore begins with the death of Maharaj Jaswant Singh of Marwar.
Aurangzeb wished to annex Marwar on this opportunity; however Durgadas Rathore wanted the infant son of Jaswant Singh, Ajit Singh to be the successor.
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Aurangzeb agreed to make him successor only if he was raised in Mughal harem, & converts to Islam.
On this occasion arose the unsung hero, Durgadas Rathore, who was quick to grasp Aurangzeb's long-term plot. He asked Aurangzeb to let Ajit Singh be presented to Mughal court...
Aurangzeb agreed to make him successor only if he was raised in Mughal harem, & converts to Islam.
On this occasion arose the unsung hero, Durgadas Rathore, who was quick to grasp Aurangzeb's long-term plot. He asked Aurangzeb to let Ajit Singh be presented to Mughal court...
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#Thread on the great #HinduHero of Mewar - Maharana Pratap Singh - more dearly known as Maharana Pratap.
This thread delves into his story of Hindu Resistance to the Mughals.
#Hindutva #Rajput #MaharanaPratap #History #Mewar
#Thread on the great #HinduHero of Mewar - Maharana Pratap Singh - more dearly known as Maharana Pratap.
This thread delves into his story of Hindu Resistance to the Mughals.
#Hindutva #Rajput #MaharanaPratap #History #Mewar
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1540, May 9: Maharana Pratap was born at Kumbhalgarh to Udai Singh II & Jaiwanta Bai.
1568: Akbar sieged & captured Chittorgarh. Mewar base shifted to Kumbhalgarh.
1572, Feb 27: Maharana Udai Singh II passes away, nominates Jagmal - his 9th son - as successor.
1540, May 9: Maharana Pratap was born at Kumbhalgarh to Udai Singh II & Jaiwanta Bai.
1568: Akbar sieged & captured Chittorgarh. Mewar base shifted to Kumbhalgarh.
1572, Feb 27: Maharana Udai Singh II passes away, nominates Jagmal - his 9th son - as successor.
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1572, Mar 1: Mewar nobles support Maharana Pratap for the throne & force Jagmal to step down. Jagmal departs to serve Mughals.
Maharana Pratap makes Kumbhalgarh & Gogunda as his bases of operation against Mughal aggression.
1572, Mar 1: Mewar nobles support Maharana Pratap for the throne & force Jagmal to step down. Jagmal departs to serve Mughals.
Maharana Pratap makes Kumbhalgarh & Gogunda as his bases of operation against Mughal aggression.
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#Thread on the great ruler of Māḷwā - Yashodharman of Aulikār dynasty.
He is most well-known for defeating the Hun ruler Mihirakula.
#Thread on the great ruler of Māḷwā - Yashodharman of Aulikār dynasty.
He is most well-known for defeating the Hun ruler Mihirakula.
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Huns' capital was located in Gāndhār (around Peśāwar and east Afghanistan).
515 CE: Mihirakula's reign started, with initial base at Sialkot.
Huns' capital was located in Gāndhār (around Peśāwar and east Afghanistan).
515 CE: Mihirakula's reign started, with initial base at Sialkot.
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To grasp the significance of Yaśodharman's success against Huns, we first look at the cruelty of Mihirakula.
519-20 CE: Chinese traveller Sung Yun records the Hunnic character thus 👇
To grasp the significance of Yaśodharman's success against Huns, we first look at the cruelty of Mihirakula.
519-20 CE: Chinese traveller Sung Yun records the Hunnic character thus 👇
(1) #Thread on Lachit Barphukan - the great #HinduHero of Assam
He fought multiple battles against #Mughals between 1662-71, of which the Battle of Saraighat (1671) is more well-known.
He fought multiple battles against #Mughals between 1662-71, of which the Battle of Saraighat (1671) is more well-known.
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1622, Nov 24: Lachit Barphukan was born to Momai Tamuli Borbarua, the Commander-in-Chief of the #Ahom army.
The Ahom kingdom had its capital at Garhgaon (👇, right), and extended upto Manas river in the west (Bongaigaon - western-border town)
1622, Nov 24: Lachit Barphukan was born to Momai Tamuli Borbarua, the Commander-in-Chief of the #Ahom army.
The Ahom kingdom had its capital at Garhgaon (👇, right), and extended upto Manas river in the west (Bongaigaon - western-border town)
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1662: Mughal invasion of Assam under Mir Jumla. Lachit had fought in the battle of Dikhowmukh as the leader of royal bodyguard (Dolakaksharia Barua)
During this invasion, a Muslim traveller with Mir Jumla takes note of Ahom weapons.
1662: Mughal invasion of Assam under Mir Jumla. Lachit had fought in the battle of Dikhowmukh as the leader of royal bodyguard (Dolakaksharia Barua)
During this invasion, a Muslim traveller with Mir Jumla takes note of Ahom weapons.
(1) #Thread on the Forgotten Hindu Maharaja - Himu (aka Hemu, Hemchandra Vikramaditya)
He had won total *23 battles* in his very martial lifetime, after which he took on the title "Vikramaditya"
He had won total *23 battles* in his very martial lifetime, after which he took on the title "Vikramaditya"
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He was born as Himu Bhargav in southern part of Alwar state in #Rajputana.
Starting as a greengrocer in Rewari, he first became a Police Superintendent of the bazars there, and gradually became a trusted confidante of Sultan Islam Shah Suri ( 👇 reigned 1545-54)
He was born as Himu Bhargav in southern part of Alwar state in #Rajputana.
Starting as a greengrocer in Rewari, he first became a Police Superintendent of the bazars there, and gradually became a trusted confidante of Sultan Islam Shah Suri ( 👇 reigned 1545-54)
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After Islam Shah's death, his successor Adil Shah appointed Himu as his Chief Minister in 1555.
Adil Shah faced rebellions from multiple provinces. The 1st rebel to rise was the Governor at Bayana, Junaid Khan. Himu was sent with 4000 horses & 4 elephants to deal with him.
After Islam Shah's death, his successor Adil Shah appointed Himu as his Chief Minister in 1555.
Adil Shah faced rebellions from multiple provinces. The 1st rebel to rise was the Governor at Bayana, Junaid Khan. Himu was sent with 4000 horses & 4 elephants to deal with him.
