The Sisodia, Sesodia (or Sisodya) are a Rajput clan who ruled the kingdom of Mewar in Rajasthan. A Rajput (from Sanskrit rāja-putra, son of a king) is a member of a prominent caste who live throughout northern and central India, primarily in the northwestern state of Rajasthan, although not all Rajputs find their origin in Rajasthan. ... Mewar is a region of south-central Rajasthan state in western India. ... Rajasthan (राजस्‍थान) is the geographically largest state in northwestern India. ...

They trace their descent from Bappa Rawal, of the Guhilot or Guhila clan, who established himself as ruler of Mewar in 734, ruling from the fortress-city of Chittor (or Chittorgarh). Chittorgarh was captured after a long siege by the Ala ud din Khilji, Sultanate of Delhi, in 1303. Events Births Deaths Bilge Khan, Gokturk emperor Categories: 734 ... Chittorgarh (also Chittor, Chittaur, or Chittaurgarh) is an ancient city in Rajasthan state of western India. ... The Khilji or Khalji were a dynasty of Indian rulers. ... The Delhi Sultanate, or Sulthanath-e-Hind/Sulthanath-e-Dilli refers to the various dynasties that ruled in India from 1210 to 1526. ... Events On the 20 April, Pope Boniface VIII founds the University of Rome La Sapienza Edward I of England reconquers Scotland (see also: William Wallace, Wars of Scottish Independence) The Khilji Dynasty conquers Chittor Births Saint Birgitta, patron saint of Europe Deaths October 11 - Pope Boniface VIII Categories: 1303 ...

Hamir Singh (1326-1364) recaptured Chittorgarh in 1326, and was the first ruler of the clan to use the title rana (king). He changed the family name to Sisodia, after the village where he was born. After the capture of Chittor by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1568, the capital was shifted to the more defensible city of Udaipur, which was founded by Rana Udai Singh II. Bhim Singh (1777-1828) was the first ruler to use the title maharana (great king). A branch of the family ruled the state of Barwani in present-day Madhya Pradesh. Events Change of emperor of the Ottoman Empire from Osman I (1299-1326) to Orhan I (1326-1359) Aradia de Toscano, is initiated into a Dianic cult of Italian Witchcraft (Stregheria), and discovers through a vision that she is the human incarnation of the goddess Aradia. ... Centuries: 13th century - 14th century - 15th century Decades: 1310s 1320s 1330s 1340s 1350s - 1360s - 1370s 1380s 1390s 1400s 1410s Years: 1359 1360 1361 1362 1363 - 1364 - 1365 1366 1367 1368 1369 See also: 1364 state leaders Events Foundation of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow (Cracow) The Breton War of Succession... Events Change of emperor of the Ottoman Empire from Osman I (1299-1326) to Orhan I (1326-1359) Aradia de Toscano, is initiated into a Dianic cult of Italian Witchcraft (Stregheria), and discovers through a vision that she is the human incarnation of the goddess Aradia. ... The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... Jalauddin Akbar Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbár, (alternative spellings include Jellaladin) also known as Akbar the Great (Akbar-e-Azam) (October 15, 1542 – 1605) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from the time of his accession in 1556 until 1605. ... Events March 23 - Peace of Longjumeau ends the Second War of Religion in France. ... Udaipur (उदयुपर) is a city in Rajasthan, India. ... Barwani also known as Badwani or Siddh Nagar, is a town in southeastern Madhya Pradesh state of India. ... Madhya Pradesh (मध्‍य प्रदेश) is a state in central India. ...

Sisodia ranas and maharanas of Mewar

• Rana Hamir Singh (1326-1364)
• Rana Kshetra Singh (1364-1382)
• Rana Lakha (1382-1421)
• Rana Mokal (1421-1433)
• Rana Kumbha (1433-1468)
• Rana Udai Singh I (1468-1473)
• Rana Raimal (1473-1509)
• Rana Sangha (Sangram Singh) (1509-1527)
• Rana Ratan Singh (1527-1531)
• Rana Vikramaditya (1531-1537)
• Rana Udai Singh II (1537-1572)
• Rana Pratap Singh (1572-1596)
• Rana Amar Singh (1596-1607)
• Rana Sugra (1607-1615)
• Rana Karan (1620-1628)
• Rana Jagat Singh (1628-1652)
• Rana Raja Singh (1652-1680)
• Rana Jaya Singh (1680-1699)
• Rana Amar Singh II (1699-1711)
• Rana Sangrama Singh II (1711-1734)
• Rana Jagat Singh II (1734-1752)
• Rana Pratap Singh II (1752-1754)
• Rana Raja Singh II (1754-1761)
• Rana Ari Singh II (1761-1771)
• Rana Hammir II (1771-1777)
• Maharana Bhim Singh (1777-1828)
• Maharana Jawan Singh (1828-1838)
• Maharana Sardar Singh (1838-1842)
• Maharana Sarup Singh (1842-1861)
• Maharana Sambhu (1861-1874)
• Maharana Sujjan Singh (1874-1884)
• Maharana Fateh Singh (1884-1930)
• Maharana Sir Bhupal Singh (1930-1955). In 1948, the Maharana acceded his state to the Government of India.
• Maharana Bhagwat Singh (1955-1985)
• Maharana Arvind Singh (1985-present)

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History

One of the more prominent and powerful clans of the Rajput sub-caste in western India. The Sisodias first regained power of western India through HAMIR SINGH I (1366-1382). Hamir Singh I also changes the ruling title from Rawal to Rana (or Maharana if a Rana has conquered territory from another Rana). Maharana HAMIR SINGH I and the Sisodias thereby embark on a conquest to reclaim the Mewar provinves and eventually most of western India from Arab/Turkish muslims, who at the time occupy most of western India. This marks the begining of an era which refers to the Sisodias as the first liberators of India. A Rajput (from Sanskrit rāja-putra, son of a king) is a member of a prominent caste who live throughout northern and central India, primarily in the northwestern state of Rajasthan, although not all Rajputs find their origin in Rajasthan. ...

Eastern India is at this time controlled by the Delhi sultanate (led under the Tughluqs). The sultanate is compromised of prominent indian muslims who share the beleifs of their Arab/Turkish brothers, but are in no way in alleigance with them. Through the Sisodia conquest the sultanate begins to loose power, and before the the death of Maharana HAMIR SINGH I the last Sultan of Delhi dies. Maharana HAMIR SINGH I is thereby the first ruler of the "true" Sisodia dynasty which is beleived to be the oldest dynasty in the world (it lasted for over 1200 years under the same family).

Maharana KSHETRA SINGH, Maharana HAMIR SINGH I's son continues the work of his father and reclaims further provinces. The Sisodias and Rajputs rule India with ease, and are able to fend of The Mongol horde. In 1527 the Portuguese conquer what is now known as Goa, and this is marked as the first time the Sisodias loose a battle after the retaking of Mewar.

After the Portugeese claim of Goa, the Sisodias go to war with all westerners and when the East Indian Company is formed in 1600 the Sisodias attack the British on sight. After 14 years of war the British eventually seek peace which in 1615 becomes a reality when a treaty is signed.

At the same time a new Delhi sultanate is formed which eventually results in several Sisodias sacking Delhi and the provinces around it. Around 1700 the British and French try to take India and make several claims that different Rajput clans at the time rule. This leads to further warfare between clans within the Rajputs which eventually results in the British occupation of India. In 1857 the Delhi sultanate revolts. The Rajputs silence the revolt for unknown reasons. When Britain officialy takes control of India, in 1858, only Rajputs are allowed to retain their royal titles and lands. This also officialy marks the end of the Sisodia dynasty.

Today

The Sisodias still retain their royal titles and Maharana ARVIND SINGH MEWAR of Udaipur is still the "royal officiator of Udaipur" (2005). Several Rajput clans are currently scattered all over the world largely due to the fact that they belonged to the Kshatriya caste, which included warriors aswell as scholars. Most of these scholars sought to learn more about western culture and therefore often studied in Britain. Others joined the British army and eventually formed what is now known as the Gujarr infantry in Britain, an elite warrior band. Today most members of the Rajput clans refer to themselves as Mahers. Udaipur (उदयुपर) is a city in Rajasthan, India. ... According to the Hindu code of Manu, a Kshatriya is a member of the military or reigning order, the second ranking caste of the Indian varna system of four castes, the first being the Brahmin or priestly caste, the third the Vaishya or mercantile caste and the lowest the Shudra. ...

Sources

Mewar India Rajasthan Tours and Hotels Hindu on net Maher Online History of Western India, Amar Patel