Maharaja Chhatrasal

Chhatrasal

Chhatrasal (4 May 1649 - 20 December 1731) was a great warrior of India's medieval era who fought with Mughal ruler Aurangzeb and established his kingdom in Bundelkhand and received the title of 'Maharaja'.

introduction

There have been many glorious rulers in Bundelkhand. The Chhatrasala, son of Champaratiya, who was the founder of the Bundela state, was the great knight and pratapi king. The life of Chhatrasal was fought for the struggle against the power of the Mughals and the independence of Bundelkhand. Maharaja Chhatrasal struggled with invasions till the end of his life. These lines are very impressive about Maharaja Chhatrasal, famous in the name of Bundelkhand Keshari: Such Yamuna, Ut Narmada, Such Chambal, Utonos Chhathasal saran ke liyan ka, hain na kaahi houns

In the same time, in the peacocks of the Vindhya-forests situated near the village, under the lighora development block of the district of Tikamgarh, to the Jupiter Shukla 3 Samvat 1707 (1641), when the Champraya were facing the struggle of life-time in the land. History-man Chhatrasal was born. He was only 12 years old when his mighty father Champratay died. Born in the lap of the forest land, grew in the shade of the forests, this warrior from Vanraj was born between the cannon, sword and blood flow.

Within five years, he was sent to his maternal uncle Saheb Singh Dhindhera for the education of war skills in Delwara. Shortly after the death of his parents, he went to Devgarh with elder brother Angad Rai. Later, to fulfill his father's promise, Chhatrasal married the daughter of Devkunari of the Pandar dynasty. Because of the betrayal of the closest people, whose brave parents have committed suicide, who do not have any military force or wealth, such a 12-13 year old child Can you imagine the mood? But he had the Bundeli's rituals of valor, the brave mother-in-law's indomitable courage and deep confidence of 'Veer Vasundhara'. That's why he did not break, did not dip, did not commit suicide, but found a way out. He reached his father's friend Raja Jaisingh along with his brother and started taking modern military training in the army.

Raja Jay Singh was also working for the Delhi Sultanate, so when Aurangzeb entrusted him with the task of South victory, Chhatrasal got the first opportunity to show his bravery in this war. In 1665 Bijapur war, extraordinary bravery Chhatrasal showed and Chhatrasal gave life to defeat Gonda Raja of Devgarh (Chhindwara). To the extent that if their horse, which was later named as 'Bhalbhai' without protecting them, then the Chhatrasal may not have survived but even when Vijayashree's Sehhra was not split on his head and divided into Mughal brother-nephewism The self-respect of Chhatrasal was hurt and he left the army of the Delhi Sultanate, understanding the inferiority of the Mughals. Chhatrasal and Chattrapati Shivaji meet

Chattrapati's star was glowing on the sky of nationality these days. Chhatrasal was unhappy, he considered Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as appropriate in these circumstances, and in 1668, when both the nationalists were presented, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj gave an explanation of Chhatrasal for his objectives, qualities and circumstances and the establishment of an independent state. Granted. The daughter of Bajirao I was the daughter of Mastani Chhatrasal. Raj Dos Ka Chhatarare We will not tell you. Beat the round country mughalun Dapiti Dili Dal Chalharo You are mahavir mardane We will be blessed by the land. That's what we keep you So all suyas our languages

After receiving the mantra of Swaraj from Shivaji, Chhatrasal returned to his homeland in 1670, but the conditions of the then Bundel land were absolutely mines. Most of the princes were manish like the Mughals, Chhatrasal's brother-in-law was not ready to confront Delhi. Self-property was not something in their hands, no one was there. Datia Naresh Shubhakaran honored Chhatrasal but advised not to hate the king. Orchesh Sujon Singh did the Abhishek but remained separate from the struggle. Chhatrasal's elder brother, Ratan Shah, did not accept to give up, then Chhatrasal started his work by becoming a people oriented instead of the kings. It is said that his childhood companion Mahabali Teli returned his heritage, in the form of a small parental property, from which Chhatrasal prepared a small army of 5 horsemen and 25 footpaths, senior Soody Panchami Sunday, 1728 (1671) In the auspicious time of the revolt against Aurangzeb, he started the independence of Swarajya by playing a bugle. War with Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb could not succeed in defeating Chhatrasal. Under the leadership of Randoolah, he sent a group of 30 thousand soldiers to pursue Chhatrasal with Mughal warlords. Chhatrasal has been redeeming sixteen Mughals on the strength of his strategy and guerrilla war policy. Chhatrasal knew that Mughal was a master in seductive siege. His father Champratai had been cheated by the Mughals. Chhatrasal fought with Mughal forces at several places including Etawah, Khimlasa, Gadhakota, Dhamouni, Ramgarh, Kanjia, Madiyo, Rahali, Ranigiri, Shahgarh, Vansakala. The power of the Chhatrasal increased. Chattrasal, who was arrested by the Mughal warlords, was arrested and released them. Bundelkhand was reduced to a small government of Mughals by Chhatrasal. Coronation of chhatrasal

Chhatrasal had great public support due to the love, heroism and Hinduism of Chhatrasal. Chhatrasal prepared a huge army. There were 72 chief chieftains in it. After the battle of Vasia, the Mughals recognized Chhatrasal as 'Raja'. After that Chhatrasal also won 'Kalinjar's fort' and declared Mandhata Chaube as a fortune. Chhatrasal established the capital in Panna in 1678. Vikram Samvat 1744 was choreographed by the coronation of Yogiraj Pranath. Due to the bravery and bravery of Chhatrasal, Mughal Sardar Tahar Khan, Anwar Khaan, Sarhardin, Hameed had gone from Bundelkhand to Delhi. Bhalod was killed in the fight with Chhatrasal. Murad Khan, Duleh Khan, Sayyid Afgan, Siphasalars like Bundela were defeated by the heroes. Chhatrasal Guru Pranath Jeevan gave messages of Hindu Muslim unity. The teachings given by them were collected in 'Kulajam format'. There is a shrine site of Pranatha in Panna which is a pilgrimage site for followers. Prananath gave this field a gift of gemstone. Legend has it that as long as the Chhatrasal horse sticks to the footsteps, Dhata Dhanandya, Ratna has been completed. These rows are repeated with respect to the expanses of the vast state of Chhatrasal - 'Such Yamuna va Narmada is so chambal is not being used for the Chhatra Dal. Chhatrasala was the great knight, organizer, skilled and prudent king of his time. Chhatras had to fight against attacks in the evening of his life. In the reign of Emperor Muhammad Shah in 1729, Subedar Bangas of Prayag attacked Chhatrasal. His desire was to get control over Erich, Koch, Seehuda, Sopri, Jalon. Datia, Chhattisgarh kings did not cooperate in fighting Chhatrasal for the Mughals. His son, the Fellowship, was also indifferent, sitting in his palace. Then Chhatrasal sent a message to Bajirao Peshwa - The speed which reached the sages of Gajendra Baji Jat Bundel's ash Bajirao

Bajirao reached the army with assistance and he defeated Bangas on 30 March 1729. The bungus returned and returned. Literary guardian

Chhatrasal was the lover and patron of literature. Many famous poets lived in their court. Poet Bhushan was one of those who wrote 'Chattarasas'. Apart from these, there were also Lal Kavi, Rikshi Hanshraj and others.

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