Thirty Decisive Battles of Jaipur

About the Book There are hundreds of ruling princes, thousands of Sardars, lacs of big and small Landlords and Zamindars and cores of Rajputs in this community whose ancestors from times immemorial carved out the power and principalities in the country and niche in the hearts of the enemy. The Rajput is a best relative, a first class ruler, a most faithful servant and above all a chivalrous enemy.

The book, Thirty .Decisive Battle of Jaipur is a classic example of Rajput's Bravery and Sacrifice to' save their honor and homes. Author has not only covered the battles but have highlighted History of Jaipur.

A must read for every historian, and must read for every person who loves his country.

About the Author Thakur Karan Singh of Jobner was inspired by Swami Dayanand Saraswati. He established Anglo Vedic High School in 1893. His son Rao Bahadur Rawal Narendra Singhji Jobner was born in 1893. He became ruler of Jobner in 1911.

He entered Jaipur State Services in 1922.

He was appointed as Senior Member of Council of Jaipur State from 1925 to 1942. He was Education Minister for 17 years and Kiledar of Jaigarh Fort in 1943.

He was granted the title of Rao Bahadur in 1925, later elevated to the title of Rawal by the Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1957 he was elected to the Vidhan Sabha, and was the Deputy Leader of opposition.

His biggest achievement was the opening of first Agriculture College of Rajasthan in 1947. He wrote many books like: - "A Brief History of Jaipur:", "Thirty Decisive Battles of Jaipur", "A Biography of Maharaja Ishwari Singhji': "Veer Puja Satsai".

He married, firstly Ranawatji sa of Sanwad and secondly Jodhiji sa of Patodi. He adopted Kr. Ajit Singh who succeeded him. Rawal Ajit Singh was succeeded by Rawal Sangram Singh.

Foreword One area where research and involvement can be blended happily is local history; this ‘goes without saying so far as the history of the Jaipur state is concerned. Much more has been written on the political, socio-economic, cultural, art, architectural history of Ajmer- Jaipur state by the doyens of history e.g. Sir J.N. Sarkar, Rajiv Nayan Prasad, Gopal Narayan Bohara, Hanuman Prashad Sharma, H.C. Batra, Mathura Lal ji Sharma, Maharaj Brig. Bhawani Singh ji, Kunwar Sangram Singh Nawalgarh, Thakur Devi Singh Mandawa, Sobhagaya Singh Shekhawat, Krishna Gopal Sharma, Chandra Mani Singh, Ragvendera Singh Mariohar and many more such luminaries, but the research work on the history of Amer-Jaipur's decisive battles so far vary in content and quality, and are highly compartmentalized, and scant attention is paid to study the strategic and geo-political importance of the Jaipur state. While going through the bylanes of the history, I remember only one famous volume on this important aspect of the history of Jaipur state written by the than Education Minister of Jaipur State Rao Bahadur Thakur Narendra Singh Ji Jobner entitled "Thirty decisive Battles of Jaipur". Nearly fifty years ago when I penned down my first research paper on Amer-Jaipur, I had read this excellent work and found it very useful for the purpose. In between many years of academic life have gone successfully. Today once again, my happiness knew no bound when I came to know that this monumental work of Thakur Narendra Singh Ji Jobner is being reprinted for the benefit of the academicians, teachers, and students and above all for the lovers of the glorious military history of the Jaipur state. Ironically Thakur Narendra Singh Ji Jobner is today an almost forgotten name in the literary as well as historical circles of the academia. Though during the pre-independence era he was well known not only as an able administrator but was also known for his contribution in the field of education. A versatile genius, an intellectual of highest order, political thinker of first rank, occupied many important positions at different levels in the erstwhile Jaipur state. Rao Bahadur Narendra Singh Ji had unique opportunities to come into contact with the persons of great eminence in the different walks of life particularly in the field of education and history. This not only added to his experience of men and affairs, but imparted deep insights into the history and culture of Rajasthan and a catholicity of outlook and a breadth of visions-quality not always easily found among the common run of politician Jagirdars of that era. Raq Bahadur Narendra Singh Ji's "Decisive battles of Jaipur" magnificently recounts almost all the main battles of the erstwhile Jaipur State. He does so vividly, by narrating various battles fought in the various theaters of the Indian-subcontinent at a different time and in different environment, which first time illustrates region's military importance. Rao Bahadur Narendra Singh's narration is the most engaging and rigorous analysis of the decisive battles fought by the Kachhwaha armies.

Preface "Thirty Decisive Battles of Jaipur" is a great research work of the highest value written by renowned historian - Rawal Narendra Singh ji erstwhile Thikanedar of Jobner and former education minister Jaipur State.

The above book gives us a descriptive account of the thirty famous battles fought by the rulers, their kinsmen and commanders both inside and outside the state. The learned author has given a true and correct account of some of the main battles fought by the Kachhwaha rulers against their enemies without any prejudice.

The Amber - Jaipur state produced some of very brave Kachhwaha rulers who were born generals like - Raja Bhagwant Das, Raja ManSingh Raja Madho Singh (Bhangarh), Mirja Raja Jai Singh, Raja Ram Singh-I and Maharaja Swai Jai Singh the found of Jaipur City and many of their kinsmen.

The Kachhwaha Rajput were great warriors, they fought many fierce battles and laid down their lives to protect the honor, dignity and freedom of the motherland.

The author has provided us with detailed account of the many important battles of the Jaipur state such as-The battle of Haldi Ghat, Subjugation of Shivaji war with Bijapur, Battle of Jwar Ki Garhi, Battle of Amber, Battle of Bagroo, Battle of Mangrol Bhatwara, battle of Kakor, Battle of Maonda-Mandholi, Battle of Malpura, Battle of Patan, Battle of Kalakankra Jaipur-Jodhpurware and some other battles.

This is a rare book of immense historical value and throws light on some of the very important events and their circumstances which are known and lesser known to us. In my opinion this book will be most valuable for scholars and readers of Rajasthan history.

Introduction I think it my proud privilege to arrange in descriptive form an account., of the thirty famous battles fought by the rulers of Jaipur and their commanders both inside and outside the' State.

History, we can safely assert, is incomplete in itself; the first mason lays down the foundation; the other erects the structure; the third polishes it and the last. gives it the finishing touch. I, on my part, belong to that school of thought in this subject, in which the first and foremost duty that rests upon the shoulders of a writer, who has already got some firsthand data or has some means to collect such from whatever material at his disposal, is to record them down for what they are worth and not to struggle fastidiously in search of more exhaustive facts for its thorough completion. By doing so he will, no doubt, be placing some material in the hands of the masons of the next generation, which will help them to erect the stately edifice, in their turn.

In other lines except martial spirit much more has been written by historians about the Jaipur State quiz: town planning, diplomacy, administration, culture and religion etc. I have tried, in this book, to narrate before the readers only the account of some of the battles fought by the Kachhwaha; and given a link in the chain which will help future writers to survey the whole historical problem. It is undoubtedly a stupendous and thankless task to pen the narrative of such a type where writing upon different battles separately one cannot help some repetition which naturally occurs in describing the context, causes and results of these battles. Great responsibility rests upon the shoulders of a History writer. I have tried my best to draw a true perspective of the picture and to place without prejudice the plain facts and circumstances before the readers. I hope the reader will excuse me for any drawbacks which might have occurred in doing so. There is always a thick crust over the mines of historical jewels of useless thought of ascendancy of one State or clan over another and, from the Bards to the Historians, few could be free from the tinge. The Rajpoot on the whole is very magnanimous from the times of yore and undoubtedly in dealing with the situation he had behaved in a generous spirit. There is only the need of using spikes and spades by the writers to dig those mines and we should refrain from seeking loopholes of one another, It is no doubt a disservice to the Rajpoot cause to find fault with one another and in not going to the circumstances and causes which came before them in difficult times.

By the kind commands of His Highness the Maharajah Sahib Bahadur, we prepared a list of the important battles fought by the Kachhwaha rulers and generals, and in doing sa the author made up in hue; mind to write about the heroic deeds performed by this state which are second to none in the history of India, nay of the world. It produced generations of chivalrous and brave Maharajas, who were born generals of the time. This gave him an impetus to write in detail and bow his head in loyalty to place the fruits of his labor a t his Master's lotus feet.

There are hundreds of ruling princes, thousands of Sardars, lacs of big and small landlords and zamindars and cores of Rajpoots in this community whose ancestors from times immemorial carved out the power and principalities. In the country and niche in the hearts of the enemy.

The Rajpoot is a best relative, a first class ruler, a most faithful servant and above all a chivalrous enemy. So many Amazonian ladies and Rajpoot warriors sacrificed their lives to save their honor and homes that still the slopes of the historical fortresses of India are gray with the ambers of the lotus flowers of Rawer and slippery with the bloodshed by the Rajpoots. Can any Indian have the audacity to forget their sense of sacrifice?

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