Raja Maldeo
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| Raja Maldeo | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Sidhmukh State | |
| Maharaja of Sidhmukh State | |
| Reign | Around 15th century |
| Born | Sidhmukh State |
| Died | near Delhi |
| House | Chahar Jat |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Raja Maldeo Chahar was a 15th-century Chahar Jat ruler who governed the town of Sidhmukh State (or Kanjan) in the Jangladesh (Bikaner) region of present-day Rajasthan. He is primarily known for a conflict with the army of the Delhi Sultan, Khizr Khan Sayyid.[1][2]
Conflict with the Delhi Sultanate
In 1416 AD, the Delhi Sultan Khizr Khan Sayyid's army clashed with Raja Maldeo's forces while returning from Jaisalmer. Historical accounts describe a dramatic incident involving two fighting bulls, which were calmed by Maldeo's beautiful and courageous daughter, Somadevi, by catching them by their horns. Impressed by her strength and courage, the Sultan sought Somadevi's hand in marriage. Raja Maldeo, being a proud and self-respecting ruler, refused the offer. The Sultan then attempted to take her by force, which led to a bloody and decisive battle between the Chahar forces and the much larger Delhi army. [5]