Rao Surjan Singh Explained

Succession:Ruler of Bundi
Reign:1554–1584
Predecessor:Rao Arjun Singh
Successor:Rao Bhoj Singh
Death Date:1585
House:Hada Chauhan
Father:Rao Arjun Singh
Mother:Sisodiniji Jaimat Deiji
Spouse:Kachwahiji Indra Deiji

Rathorji Badan Deiji

Sisodiniji Chaman Deiji

Solankiniji Ajab Deiji

Kachwahiji Ganga Deiji

Issue:Durjan Sal (Duda)

Bhoj Singh

Rai Mal

Pyar Deiji m.to Chandrasen Rathore of Marwar

Madan Deiji (marriage not known)

Lal Deiji (marriage not known)

Full Name:Rao Raja Surjan Singh Hada

Rao Surjan Singh was the Hada Chauhan ruler of the Kingdom of Bundi in south eastern region of Hadoti of Rajputana which is now Rajasthan .Surjan Singh was the great grand son of Rao Narayandas.He was crowned in the year 1554 with the Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar by ousting his uncle Rao Surtan Singh son of Rao Suraj Mal.[1]

Life

He was the governor of Ranthambore under the vassalage of the Sisodias of Mewar, until 1568.[2] His son Duda allied with Maharana Pratap, and was defeated by the Mughal Empire after which he fled and Bundi was conferred upon Surjan's son Bhoj.[3] After not getting any success in conquering the fort of Ranthambore, Emperor Akbar gave this task to Mansingh. Raja Man Singh made a courtesy call to Rao Surjan Singh with a fixed time. On this occasion, Raja Mansingh was accompanied by Akbar himself in the guise of Chobdar, who was recognized by the uncle of Rao Surjan Singh who was present there and was respectfully seated. After the intense consultation of Rao Surjan with Mansingh, the main 10 conditions were laid according to the treaty proposal made.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V09_086.gif Imperial Gazetteer of India, v.9, p.80
  2. https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V09_086.gif Imperial Gazetteer of India, v.9, p.80
  3. http://persian.packhum.org/persian/main?url=pf%3Ffile%3D00701023%26ct%3D67 Akbarnama by Abu'l Fazl
  4. https://jaibhole.co.in/king/rao-raja-surjan-singh Rao Surjan's conditions in front of Akbar