Rao Raja Chattar Sal
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Rao Chattar Sal or Chathra Sal (1632–58)who ascented crown in 1632 was one of the most valiant, principled and just kings of Bundi. He built the temple of Keshavarao at Patan and Chathra Mahal at Bundi. He became king of Bundi after his grandfather Rao Ratan Singh, as his father Gopinath died while Ratan Singh was still alive. He saw service with the Mughal forces as head of his Hada Rajputh troop and was considered an integral part of Mughal army by Shahjahan. Rao Chathra Sal was trusted by Dara Shikoh with governorship of Delhi, a rare privilege for a Hindu. He was so valiant that there was even a proverb in Mughal Hindustan calling him winner of 52 wars. He remained loyal to Shah Jahan and Dara Shikoh during the rebellion of Aurangzeb despite many temptations and even threats from Aurangzeb. Rao Chathra Sal died fighting valiantly as the head of his hada Rajputh troops[1] at the battle of Samurgarh in 1658 along with his youngest son Bharat Singh.[2] Rao Bhao Singh (1658–78) the eldest son of Chhathra Sal succeeded his father to the throne of Bundi.
Rao was Mughal Princess Jahanara's lover. In her handwritten book Jahanara Begum Sahib (English translation by Andrea Butenschon: The life of a Mogul Princess- Jahanara Begam, Daughter of Shah Jahan), she initially refers to him as RakhiBandhBhai, however later she expresses love for him.
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References
- ^ Crump, Vivien; Toh, Irene (1996). Rajasthan. London: Everyman Guides. p. 291. ISBN 1-85715-887-3.
- ^ Sodhi, Jiwan (1999). A Study of Bundi School of Painting. India: Abhinav Publications. p. 29. ISBN 81-7017-347-7.
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