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Battle of Dhosi(1526)

Rao Lunkaran of Bikaner, three of his sons and his purohit were killed fighting the Nawab of Narnaul at Dhosi on 30 March 1526, after several allied contingents withdrew mid-battle.

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What you need to know

  • Fought at Dhosi on 30 March 1526 against the Nawab of Narnaul
  • Rao Lunkaran rode out with four sons and Rao Ranmal of Nasibpur
  • Several allied contingents withdrew mid-battle, leaving the Bikaner force exposed
  • Lunkaran, three of his sons and his purohit Devidas were killed
  • Jait Singh, left behind at Bikaner as insurance, was crowned on the news
  • The eldest son Ratan Singh returned alive, declined to contest, and founded the Ratansinghot sub-clan at Mahajan

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      Commander, Bikaner forces; killed in action

      Rao Lunkaran of Bikaner

      56 yrs at this event

      Commander, Bikaner forces; killed in action

      56 yrs at event

      Rao Lunkaran of Bikaner

      Third Rao of Bikaner, 1505–1526. Consolidated and expanded the young kingdom; celebrated for his liberality as the 'Karna of the Kaliyug'. Killed with three of his sons at the Battle of Dhosi.

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      Bikaner (Rathor Kingdom)

      Bikaner (Rathor Kingdom)

      Rathor Rajput kingdom of the Thar desert. Watan-jagir vassal of the Mughals from 1570 under Rai Singh.

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    30 March 1526
    End
    30 March 1526
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    Bikaner, battle, Lunkaran, Narnaul, Dhosi, succession, 1526

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    30 March 1526
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    30 March 1526
    Tags
    Bikaner, battle, Lunkaran, Narnaul, Dhosi, succession, 1526

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