Rana Sanga(1484 – 1527)

Maharana Sangram Singh I

The most powerful Rajput ruler of his era who lost an eye, an arm, and walked with a limp from battle wounds, yet ruled over 100,000 warriors.

Rana Sanga

What you need to know

  • Born 1482; became Maharana in 1508
  • Lost an eye, an arm, and walked with a limp from 100+ battles
  • Controlled Rajputana, parts of Malwa, Gujarat and UP at his peak
  • Initially allied with Babur against Ibrahim Lodi
  • Defeated at Battle of Khanwa (16 March 1527) by Babur's artillery
  • Died 17 January 1527 — possibly poisoned by his own chiefs after Khanwa

Relations

Family

Father-in-law of
Mirabai

Rivalries

Rival of
Babur
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Facts at a glance
Born
Died
Gender
MALE
Religion
HINDUISM
Type
RULER

Details

Full Name
Maharana Sangram Singh I
Born
c. 1482
Died
17 January 1527
Reign
1508–1527
Capital
Chittorgarh
Battle Wounds
One eye lost, one arm lost, one leg lame (from 100+ battles)
Dynasty
Sisodia, Mewar