Suja Rathore of Marwar
| Rao Suja | |
|---|---|
| Rao of Marwar | |
| Rao of Marwar | |
| Reign | March 1492 – 2 October 1515 |
| Predecessor | Rao Satal Ji |
| Successor | Rao Ganga |
| Born | 1439 |
| Died | 1515 (aged 76) Mehrangarh Fort, Marwar, Rajputana |
| Spouse | Mangalyaniji (Chauhanji) Sabrang Deiji of Khimsar in Marwar
Bhatiyaniji Achrang Deiji of Jaisalmer Bhatiyaniji Kalyan Deiji of Pugal in Jaisalmer Sankhaliji (Parmarji) Sahodra Deiji of Jangladesh Sanchoriji (Chauhanji) Ganga Deiji of Sacro in Marwar Songariji (Chauhanji) Mrig Deiji of Jalore |
| Issue | Sekhaji
Baghaji Naraji Devidas Udaiji Prayagji Sangaji Prithviraj Napaji Tilokji |
| Dynasty | Rathore |
| Father | Rao Jodha |
| Mother | Hadiji Jasma Deiji d.of Jaitmal of Bundi |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Rao Suja/Sooja (1492–1515) was the early 16th century Rathore Rajput ruler of the Kingdom of Marwar.[1] He was the younger son of Rao Jodha, brother of Rao Satal.[2] After his brother's untimely death he amongst his other brothers succeeded to the throne. Upon his death ,there was a short struggle for the throne between his grandsons Biram Singh and Rao Ganga, which the latter won.
Family[edit]
Issue[edit]
Sons:[3][edit]
- Shekha – with daughter of Rao Pithamrav — Eldest son of Rao Suja. He was hostile towards Rao Ganga and Rao Maldeo. He descendants are the Shekhavat Rathors.
- Bagha ( b. 7 December 1457,Marwar; d. 3 September 1514, Jodhpur, Marwar) – with Sarangdeji — He was elected successor by Rao Suja but died during Suja's lifetime. His daughter, Dhan Kanwar, married Rana Sanga of Mewar. His son, Ganga became the Rao of Marwar. [4]
- Nara – with Sarangdeji — He founded Naravat sakh of Marwar Rathors.
- Devidas Rao Devidas – with daughter of Rao Pithamrav. Son of Rao Devidas ji are Rao Harraj ji and Rao Panchayan ji. The present day his descendants are of thikanas- Jhadpiplya, Bisoniya, Madapura, Gagorni, Aanda, Bawadikheda, Aagriya, Bilwa. The present descendant are — Thakur Vikram Singh ji Rathore of Thikana Jhadpiplya, Thakur Aalok Kumar Singh ji Rathore of Thikana Bisoniya, Thakur Narayan Singh ji Rathore of Thikana Bawadikhera (Dongargaon).
- Uda ( b. 16 November 1462; d. 12 May 1511, Jaitaran) – with Sarvandeji — He conquered Jaitaran and had built a fort there. His descendants are the Udavat Rathors. [5]
- Pirag – with Sarvandeji
- Sanga – with Sarvandeji
- Prithiraj – with Sahodramji
- Napo – with Sahodramji
References[edit]
- ^ Adams, Archibald (1899). The Western Rajputana States: A Medico-topographical and General Account of Marwar, Sirohi, Jaisalmir. London: Junior Army & Navy Stores.
- ^ Singh, Mahendra Pratap. "Marwar: Land of Death". The Rathore. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ The Mertiyo Rathors of Merto, Rajasthan. Vol. II. pp. 21–23.
- ^ The Mertiyo Rathors of Merto, Rajasthan. Vol. II. p. 262.
- ^ The Mertiyo Rathors of Merto, Rajasthan. Vol. II. pp. 386–388.