Chandrasen Rathore
| Chandrasen Rathore | |
|---|---|
| Ruler of Marwar (now Jodhpur) | |
| Reign | 7 November 1562 – 1565 |
| Predecessor | Maldeo Rathore |
| Successor | Udai Singh |
| Dynasty | Rathore |
| Father | Maldeo Rathore |
Chandrasen Rathore (r. 1562 – 1565) was an Indian ruler of Marwar, which was later known as Jodhpur (in the present day Rajasthan state of India). He was the third son of Maldeo Rathore, who broke the Rajput tradition of primogeniture by naming Chandrasen as his successor. Chandrasen followed his fathers policy and stayed hostile to the ruling foreign powers in India. He defended his kingdom for nearly two decades against relentless attacks from the Mughal Empire.[1]
Chandrasen Rathore crowned himself in the capital Jodhpur and ousted his elder brother, Udai Singh. Akbar took advantage of these internal wars and with the help of Rajas from Bikaner and Amer fought Chandrasen in the Battle of Merta (1562) and Battle of Siwana (1576). Chandrasen was defeated but he refused to have any form of alliance with the Mughal Empire. He continued his struggle until his death in 1581 at pali after which Marwar submitted to Mughal rule in 1583. He is also known as the Forgotten prince of Marwar.
| Preceded by Maldeo Rathore |
Rulers of Marwar (Jodhpur) The Rathore Dynasty 7 November 1562 – 1565 |
Succeeded by Udai Singh |
References
- ↑ Bose, Melia Belli (2015). Royal Umbrellas of Stone: Memory, Politics, and Public Identity in Rajput Funerary Art. BRILL. p. 150. ISBN 978-9-00430-056-9.