Friday, March 7, 2025

Today In Indian History (8th March)

1535- Death of Rani Karnavati on 8 March 1535. A princess and temporary ruler from Bundi in  Rajasthan Rani Karnavati, also known as Rani Karmavati, was married to Mewar ruler Rana Sanga (c. 1508–1528). 

Rani Karnavati was grandmother of Maharana Pratap. She served as regent during the minority of her son, from 1527 until 1533. She was as fierce as her husband and defended Chittor, the capital of Mewar, with a small contingent of soldiers until it inevitably fell to the Gujarat army which was led by Bahadur Shah of Gujarat. She refused to flee and performed jauhar to protect her honor.


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