Maharana Amar Singh I(1559 – 1620)

Amar Singh of Mewar

Son of Maharana Pratap who eventually made peace with the Mughals in 1615, ending decades of resistance while preserving Mewar's internal autonomy.

Maharana Amar Singh I

What you need to know

  • Born 1559 at Udaipur
  • Became Maharana in 1597 after Pratap's death
  • Fought Mughal forces until 1615
  • Signed peace treaty with Jahangir in 1615 (brokered by Prince Khurram)
  • Treaty stipulated Chittorgarh would remain unrestored
  • Son Karan Singh represented Mewar at Mughal court (Amar Singh never went personally)
  • Died 26 January 1620 at Udaipur

Relations

Family

Rivalries

Rival of
Jahangir
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Facts at a glance
Born
Died
Father
Maharana Pratap
Gender
MALE
Religion
HINDUISM
Type
RULER

Details

Born
1559, Udaipur
Died
26 January 1620, Udaipur
Reign
1597–1620, Mewar
Father
Maharana Pratap
Treaty
1615 Treaty with Jahangir (Mughal suzerainty with autonomy)
Significance
End of Mewar-Mughal conflict; Chittorgarh to remain in ruins