Rao Jaimal

Rao Jaimal
Ruler of Merta
Reign 1535-1568 (33 years)
Predecessor Rao Veeram Dev
Born 1507
Died February 1568
Father Rao Veeram Dev
Rao Jaimal and Patta (Rajasthan, mounted on a pair of black marble elephants which stood outside the Delhi Gate at the Red Fort. Originally stood outside the fort at Agra

Rao Jaimal (1507–1568) was the ruler of Merta from 1535 to the summer of 1571. He was the half-brother of Meera[1] and became the ruler of Merta after the death of his father, Rao Veeram Dev. His father was thought to be the strongest king of the east in his time.[1]

He was the descendant of the Founder of Rathore dynasty Rao Duda. Rao Jaimal was given the jagir of Badnore by Maharana Udai Singh II of Mewar in 1554. He was an important minister in the court of Rana Udai Singh II at the time of the Siege of Chittorgarh by Emperor Akbar and fought alongside various rajputs against the Mughals.

Rao Jaimal died in Chittorgarh in February, 1568. He was shot by Akbar himself. This turned the tide of battle and the Rajputs' morale decreased.[2]


References

  1. 1 2 Sharma, Ambika Prasad (2001). Language of Love. Sarup & Sons. p. 54. ISBN 9788176252461.
  2. ↑ Relia, Anil; Parimoo, Ratan (18 November 2014). The Indian Portrait - 5: Colonial influence on Raja Ravi Varma and his Contemporaries. Archer Art Gallery. p. 82. GGKEY:CKAH1ERUGDU.


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