Rao Bal Kishan
| Rao Balkishan | |
|---|---|
| Sher Bacha Shamsher Bahadur | |
Portrait Of | |
| Hero Of Battle of Karnal | |
| Predecessor | Rao Nand Ram Singh |
| Successor | Rao Gujarmal |
| Born | 1697 Rewari, Haryana |
| Died | 1739 Karnal, Haryana |
| House | Rewari Riyasat |
Rao Bal Kishan was a Yaduvanshi Ahir king of Rewari (Haryana) who fought against Nadir shah in the Battle of Karnal.[1]
Early life
Rao Bal Kishan was born to Rao Nand Ram Singh of Rewari[2][3]in 1697. It is said that he killed a lion without wearing armor. This earned him the title of "Sher Bacha Shamsher Bahadur".[4]
Battle of Karnal
In 1739, the Iranian ruler Nadir Shah attacked India. Rao Bal Kishan, with his army and with the forces of Delhi, fought Nadir Shah. His army included 5000 infantry and 2000 cavalry.[5][6] In February 1739, Nader Shah captured Sirhind and moved towards the field of Karnal, a battle destined to be fateful to the Mughal rulers. On 24 February, the battle of Karnal was fought. Emperor Muhammad Shah had over a hundred thousand force against Nadir Shah's 55,000 men but was still decisively defeated because royal force(Mughal Force) left the Battlefield at Karnal. Only Rao Balkishan Singh fought to Nadir shah, he was killed in the battle but immortalized the name "Vijay or Veergati".[7]
Post Battle
The Battle was ambitious as Nadir Shah itself remarked to Mughal Emperor that if your combined forces helped Rao Bal kishan of Rewari, than I might not able to enter in Delhi. I had never seen any warrior like him brave , Fierce and strong. After this to a royal chhatri kiosk was made by Mughal Emperor to remark tribute to Rao Balkishan.[8] After the war His Brother Rao Gurjarmal Became the New King of Rewari.[9][10]
Death
Rao Balkishan was killed in an ambush by the Iranian troops in the Battle of Karnal on 24 February 1739.[3]
Legacy
- Every year on 24 Feb, Rao Bal Kishan Shaurya Diwas celebrated in Rewari.[11]
- Chhatri (Memorial) of Raja Rao Balkishan is located in Karnal, Haryana.[12]
- Rao Balkishan Singh Memorial School is located in Hauz Khas, Delhi.
See also
References
- ^ Yadava, S. D. S. (2006). Followers of Krishna: Yadavas of India. Lancer Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7062-216-1.
- ^ Yadava, S. D. S. (2006). Followers of Krishna: Yadavas of India. Lancer Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7062-216-1.
- ^ a b Chautala, Dinesh Singh (2021-02-21). Haryana Digdarshan (in Hindi). Arihant Publications India limited. ISBN 978-93-252-9448-6.
- ^ Yadava, S. D. S. (2006). Followers of Krishna: Yadavas of India. Lancer Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7062-216-1.
- ^ Fox, Richard Gabriel (1977). Realm and Region in Traditional India. Duke University, Program in Comparative Studies on Southern Asia. ISBN 978-0-916994-12-9.
- ^ Maheshwari, Kamalesh Kumar; Wiggins, Kenneth W. (1989). Maratha Mints and Coinage. Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies.
- ^ Haryana State Gazetteer. Haryana Gazetteers Organisation, Revenue Department. 2001.
- ^ Fox, Richard Gabriel (1977). Realm and Region in Traditional India. Duke University, Program in Comparative Studies on Southern Asia. ISBN 978-0-916994-12-9.
- ^ Haryana (India) (1988). Haryana District Gazetteers: Mahendragarh. Haryana Gazetteers Organization.
- ^ Maheshwari, Kamalesh Kumar; Wiggins, Kenneth W. (1989). Maratha Mints and Coinage. Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies.
- ^ "Martyrs Day of Rao balkishan". Dainik bhaskar. 22 February 2021.
- ^ Yadav, Kripal Chandra (1900). Hariyāṇā kā itihāsa: 1000-1803 (in Hindi). Maikamilana.