2. 1503 CE: Prithviraj Kachwaha ascended the throne of Amer. His reign was marked by stability and progress for the Jaipur kingdom.
3. During his reign, he cultivated marital alliances with many neighbouring Rajput states. This contributed to making Amber a major regional political player.
Even the sister of Maharana Sanga was married to Prithviraj Kachwaha, thereby uniting with Mewar under Hindu banner!
4. Raja Prithviraj was an austere, straightforward ruler who was popular among his subjects.
He was known to be a sincere devotee of Krishna, and a disciple of Krishnadas, who was an ascetic (Sadhu).
5. After Babur had won First Battle of Panipat in 1526, the Rajput confederacy led by Maharana Sanga was the principal Hindu power opposing Mughals.
Raja Prithviraj Kachwaha was one of the important leaders in this united front.
6. 1527, Mar: At the Battle of Khanwa, Raja Prithviraj Kachwaha fought the Mughals valiantly. His sons, alongwith Jagmal Kachwaha, fought in this battle too.
7. After Maharana Sanga was injured by an arrow, Raja Prithviraj was among the companions who escorted the Maharana to safety.
1527, Nov: Unfortunately, Raja Prithviraj Kachwaha passed away few months after Khanwa.
8. Raja Prithviraj Kachwaha fought for Hindus against Babur at the Battle of Khanwa.
He had revitalised the politically influential Amer Kingdom at Jaipur through his good governance & diplomatic alliances.
1. #Thread on Peshwa Madhavrao - the Glorious Ornament of Maratha Empire
He became Peshwa this day 260 years ago. This thread forms the 1st part of two-part series on Peshwa Madhavrao.
2. 1745, Feb 16: Peshwa Madhavrao was born.
1761, Jul 20: Madhavrao becomes Peshwa at age of 16, with Raghunathrao (paternal uncle) as co-regent with Gopikabai, Madhavrao’s mother
3. Although Nizam had been humbled at Battle of Udgir (1760), the Maratha setback at Panipat (1761) had emboldened Nizam to invade Pune in Dec 1761. Nizam's army was surrounded by Marathas near Pune, and forced to cede territory to Marathas worth 40 lakhs.
2. Hyder Ali didn’t spare even girls of 4-5 years old, who were purchased on account of beauty to train them in music, dance and to give pleasure.
3. 1763: Hyder Ali fought with Rani of Bednur, Rani Virammaji. When people of Bednur heard about his attack, they fled to jungle. Hyder systematically looted Bednur. His loot was estimated 12 mn sterling.
2. 610 CE: Prophet Muhammad had first revelation of Islam. Till 630, he went on to increase his followers & gain control of Mecca.
632: Abu Bakr was made caliph after Muhammad died. 634: Two years later, Umar I became caliph after Abu Bakr's death. Umar I reigned till 644.
3. ~636/637: During Umar I's reign, the first ever Arab invasion of India took place! It was a naval attack on Thane (nr Mumbai), ruled by Chalukya Pulakeshin II (one of the most ambitious Hindu rulers of ancient India)
The attack was repelled, with Hindu victory over Arabs!
2. 1435, Jun 29: Kapilendra Gajapati was coronated at Cuttack when the king Bhanudeva IV was away on southern campaigns.
3. At the time of his accession, the Gajapati kingdom was being hard-pressed by the Jaunpur, Bengal Sultanates from the north, and Bahmani Sultanate from the south-west. Vijayanagara Empire had also conquered the eastern coast upto Godavari delta.