Template:Infobox royalty Kishan Singh Rathore (28 April 1583 - May 1615) was the son of Udai Singh of Marwar and the founder of Kishangarh.[1]
Family
Born on 28 April 1583 as Kishan Chand, he was the son of Raja Udai Singh, ruler of Marwar.[1] His mother was Rajavat Kachwahi Manrang Deviji, the principal consort of his father [2] and the daughter of Raja Askaran of Narwar,[1] who was also briefly Raja of Amber before being ousted in favour of his uncle, Bharmal.[3] He was also the younger full-brother of Sur Singh, ruler of Marwar and Mani Bai, wife of Jahangir and mother of Shah Jahan.[1]
Under Imperial Service
Kishan Singh was sent to Mughal service at a very young age. In 1594, he was confirmed by Akbar, the grant of a territory southeast-ward of Jodhpur.[4]
In 1607, he was granted a mansab of 1000 Zat and 500 Sawar by Jahangir.[5]
In 1608, he assisted Mahabat Khan against the Rana of Mewar and had been wounded on the leg by a spear. For his laudable service, Jahangir raised his rank to 2000 Zat and 1000 Sawar.[6] He was also granted the jagir of Setholav.[7]
In 1609, he founded the town of Kishangarh on the site of Setholav.[8]
In 1612, he was granted the title of "Maharaja" by Jahangir.[4] In March 1615, his mansab was raised to 3000 Zat and 1500 Sawar.[9]
Death
Kishan Singh died in May 1615 near Ajmer. The incident is described by Jahangir as follows:[10]
He was succeeded by his son Sahas Mal.
Ancestry
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Mertiyo Rathors of Merta, Rajasthan Volume II{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}
- ↑ Marwar And The Mughal Emperors (1526-1748){{#if:Bhargava|, Bhargava}
- ↑ A History Of Jaipur{{#if:Sarkar|, Sarkar}
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A History of Rajasthan{{#if:Hooja|, Hooja}. Rupa & Company(2006)
- ↑ Jahangirnama Volume I{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}
- ↑ Jahangirnama Volume I{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}
- ↑ A History of Rajasthan{{#if:Hooja|, Hooja}. Rupa & Co.(2006)
- ↑ Mediaeval History of Rajasthan: Western Rajasthan{{#if:Singh|, Singh}. Rajvi Amar Singh(1992)
- ↑ Jahangirnama Volume I{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}
- ↑ Jahangirnama{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}