Question

Which ruler of Marwar is also known as the ‘forgotten hero’?

Answer 1

Hint:

Hint : The forgotten hero of Marwar is called so because he defended his kingdom for nearly 2 decades from the attacks of Mughal Empire.

Complete step by step solution:
 Chandrasen Rathore, the ruler of Marwar was known as the “forgotten hero”. He was the third son of Maldeo Rathore. Maldeo Rathore also broke the ongoing tradition of naming the first born as successor as he made Chandrasen, his third son his successor. Chandrasen followed his father’s policy and continued defending his land against the foreign powers and rulers. He defended his kingdom for two whole decades from the invasion of Mughals.
Later in 1562, his elder brother, Ramchandra betrayed Chandrasen and took the aid of Akbar for invading Jodhpur and he was named the king of Jodhpur. Chandrasen fought and defeated Ramchandra and crowned himself as king of Jodhpur and ousted Ramchandra and Udai Singh from Marwar for betrayal.

In 1564 Hussain Quli Khan-i-Jahan captured Jodhpur and Chandrasen was forced to retreat to Bhadrajun. He continued to defy the authorities and succeeded in establishing himself in northern Marwar.

In 1571, Bhadrajun fort was captured but Chandrasen escaped to Siwana. Then he married the daughter of Rana Udai Singh II of Mewar and using the power of this alliance, he attacked several Mughal outposts. However when Mewar got a new ruler after the death of Rana Udai Singh II, help to continue the attacks was refused and he left Mewar disappointed by the developments. In 1576, Chandrasen’s capital was captured by the Mughals and he was forced to retreat from one place to another.

Note:
Chandrasen continued his struggle until his death in 1581 at Pali. Finally after his death, Marwar was brought under Mughal administration, and in August 1583 Akbar restored the throne of Marwar to Udai Singh or Mota Raja, so he was called.