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Rana Sanga – The Fearless Rajput Warrior 🏹⚔️
Maharana Sangram Singh I, popularly known as Rana Sanga (1482–1528), was one of the greatest Rajput rulers of Mewar and a formidable warrior who fiercely resisted foreign invasions in India.
1. Early Life & Rise to Power
- Born in 1482 to Rana Raimal of the Sisodia dynasty of Mewar.
- Fought battles against his own brothers to ascend the throne of Mewar in 1508.
- Known for his bravery, military strategy, and resistance against the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals.
2. Military Achievements & Battles
- Battle of Khatoli (1518): Defeated Ibrahim Lodi of the Delhi Sultanate and expanded his kingdom.
- Battle of Dholpur (1519): Again defeated the Lodi forces and strengthened Rajput power.
- Conquests: Captured Gwalior, Ranthambore, Chanderi, Malwa, and parts of Gujarat.
- Formed a Rajput Confederacy with rulers like Rao Ganga of Marwar and Medini Rai of Malwa.
3. Battle Against Babur – Battle of Khanwa (1527)
- Rana Sanga saw Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, as a foreign invader.
- Formed a massive Rajput alliance to challenge Babur after he defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat (1526).
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Battle of Khanwa (March 17, 1527):
- Babur used gunpowder, artillery, and superior tactics to defeat the Rajput army.
- This battle established Mughal rule in India.
- Rana Sanga was wounded but vowed to fight again.
4. Death & Legacy
- After Khanwa, he planned to regroup and fight Babur again but was poisoned by his own nobles who feared another battle.
- Died in 1528, but his legacy as a fearless warrior and patriot remains alive.
- His grandson, Maharana Pratap, continued his spirit of Rajput resistance against the Mughals.
5. Why Rana Sanga is Remembered?
✅ One of the greatest Rajput warriors in history.
✅ Fought against foreign invaders like Babur and Ibrahim Lodi.
✅ Expanded Mewar to its peak military strength.
✅ A symbol of courage, sacrifice, and Rajput pride.
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