How an Alliance Between Maldev and Humayun Could Have Changed Indian History

Maldev and Humayun in one frame

India in the 16th century was a land of turmoil and conflict, where powerful rulers competed for supremacy and influence. Among them, two names stand out: Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan emperor who overthrew the Mughals and established the Sur dynasty, and Rao Maldev, the Rajput king of Marwar who expanded his domain through 52 …

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History of Marwar: Rathore Dynasty and its family tree

History of Marwar and Rathore dynasty

Marwar was ruled by the Rathore dynasty from year 1226 to 1947 AD spanning around 93,424 square kilometres (36,071 sq mi). At the time of independence of India from the British, the princely state of Marwar was the largest princely state of Rajasthan in terms of area. Origin of Rathores Historians have different views regarding …

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