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Download Solution PDFJaimal and Patta were the warriors who were given charge of defending the fort of _____.
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Download Solution PDF- Jaimal and Patta were two Rajput warriors who were given the charge of defending the fort of Chittor against the Mughal emperor Akbar's army in 1567.
- Chittor is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and is famous for its massive Chittorgarh Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The fort of Chittor has a rich history, and it has witnessed many battles and sieges over the centuries. It was also the capital of the Sisodia dynasty of Mewar.
- Raisen is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, and it has a fort built by the Rajputs. However, there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending this fort.
- Ajmer is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and it has a fort called the Taragarh Fort. Again, there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending this fort.
- Udaipur is a city in the state of Rajasthan, India, and it has a famous palace called the City Palace. However, it is not a fort, and there is no record of Jaimal and Patta defending it.
Additional Information
- 1303: First Jauhar of Chittorgarh
- In 1303, Alauddin Khilji laid siege to Chittor.
- In the following battle, Rana Ratan Singh of Chittor died fighting & Rani Padmini committed Jauhar.
- The event is remembered as the First Jauhar of Chittor.
- Years later in 1540, Malik Mohd. Jayasi wrote Padmavat on this Jauhar.
- 1535: Second Jauhar of Chittor
- In 1535, Bahadur Shah of Gujarat laid siege to Chittorgarh.
- This invasion of Chittor resulted in the Second Jauhar & Saka in the history of Chittor and followed a series of battles that led to the overthrow of the Gujarat Sultanate.
- 1567: Third Jauhar of Chittorgarh
- In 1567, extending his campaign against Rajputana, Akbar laid siege to the fort of Chittorgarh.
- Through their valor & sacrifice in defense of the fort, Jaimal & Patta became synonymous with the house of Mewar
and Chittor. - The battle witnessed the third Jauhar of Chittorgarh & the massacre that Abkar ordered after the victory.
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