Maharana Raj Singh I - One of most respect Maharana of Sisodiya Clan

Rajputs are great warriors, and they considered very furious and full of courage.  They have a very special place in our history, and they are our country important part. They have fought many battles in order to save our motherland from Mughals and from other country rulers. The Rajputs have a list of legends and story of their glory which make them superior to them all. Among various Maharana of Mewar, Maharana Raj Singh was one of the most respectable Maharanas of all time.

He was the son of Maharana Jagat Singh I and there are many stories regarding their courage and fearless nature and behavior. He became the ruler of Marwar after the death of his father. After that, Raj Singh takes charge of Marwar and start ruling and after some time the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan heard about the new ruler of Marwar and for concurring Chittor he send a very large number of soldiers to Marwar but in return Maharana Raj Singh sent a letter for maintaining peace and prosperity with the Mughals.

But after the death of Mughal emperor Shahjahan, his son became Aurangzeb became the next emperor of Mughals and fall in love with the princess Rani Charumati of Kishangarh and wanted her as his wife. He sends a marriage proposal to Charumati, but she didn’t accept his proposal. When this happens, Aurangzeb became angry and felt like he was insulted and then he decided to take revenge of this insult from Rani Charumati. When the Rani came to know that she asked Maharana Raj Singh to marry her so that he will protect her from Aurangjeb. As the Maharana was very kind hearted and being a true Rajput, he had respect for women, and when the Rani asked for his help, he married her.

When Aurangzeb came to know that the Rani had married Maharana of Marwar he became angry and sent an army to kill Maharana and after that, he will make Charumati his wife, but unfortunately his dream of killing Maharana and want Charumati as his wife was not fulfilled.

After that, Maharana became the administrator of his military. Besides this, the Maharana was an art and music lover. He was also very passionate about unique and extreme architecture and design. Raj Samand lake was built by Maharana Raj Singh, which is situated in Kankroli. He had a collection of music and heard music everyday and also praises unique art and culture.