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

History of Marwar and Rathore dynasty

Marwar was ruled by the Rathore dynasty. At the time of independence of India from British, the princely state of Marwar was the largest princely state of Rajasthan in terms of area. Historians have different views regarding the origin of Rathores. According to the books of Bhato, Rathore is the child of Hiranyakashyap. In the …

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