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Siege of Jaisalmer by Rao Lunkaran(1526)

Provoked by a public insult to the Rathores, Rao Lunkaran raided Jaisalmer in early 1526, besieged the city and captured Rawal Jait Singh, releasing him only for a marriage alliance.

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What you need to know

  • Triggered by Rawal Jait Singh of Jaisalmer publicly insulting the Rathores
  • Lunkaran raided Jaisalmer territory and besieged the capital
  • Rawal Jait Singh was taken prisoner
  • Siege lifted and the Rawal released in exchange for a marriage alliance
  • Occurred weeks before Lunkaran's death at the Battle of Dhosi

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      Commander, Bikaner forces

      Rao Lunkaran of Bikaner

      55 yrs at this event

      Commander, Bikaner forces

      55 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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    Start
    1526
    End
    1526
    Tags
    Bikaner, Jaisalmer, siege, Lunkaran, Bhati, honour, 1526

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    1526
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    1526
    Tags
    Bikaner, Jaisalmer, siege, Lunkaran, Bhati, honour, 1526

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