Haus Mysore (Wadiyar)
Von ihren unbekannten Anfängen bis zu den vergoldeten Sälen des Mysore-Palasts prägten die Wadiyars über fünf Jahrhunderte lang das Schicksal Südindiens – sie überstanden Eroberungen, Kolonialismus und Revolutionen und hinterließen ein Vermächtnis, das über ihre Herrschaft hinaus Bestand hat.
"Jo Dridh Rakhe Dharm, Nehi Rakhe Kartar"
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 734–1947
- Founder
- Bappa Rawal
- Region
- South Asia
- Religion
- Hinduism
Notable Rulers
Bappa Rawal
Maharana of Mewar
Reign: 734 – 753
FounderBappa Rawal, regarded as the founder of the illustrious House of Mewar, is a figure whose life sits at the intersection ...
Rana Kumbha
Maharana of Mewar
Reign: 1433 – 1468
Rana Kumbha stands out as a complex and formidable figure in the annals of Mewar’s history, remembered for both his achi...
Maharana Sanga
Maharana of Mewar
Reign: 1509 – 1528
Maharana Sanga, born as Sangram Singh of Mewar, stands as one of the most formidable and complex figures in early sixtee...
Maharana Pratap
Maharana of Mewar
Reign: 1572 – 1597
Maharana Pratap remains one of India’s most complex and mythologized rulers, remembered not only for his relentless defi...
Maharana Fateh Singh
Maharana of Mewar
Reign: 1884 – 1930
Maharana Fateh Singh stands as one of the most enigmatic and unyielding figures of late princely Mewar, navigating the f...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
Sack of Chittorgarh by Alauddin Khalji
Alauddin Khalji besieges and captures Chittorgarh, leading to the first recorded jauhar and a period of hardship for the Sisodias.
Restoration of Mewar by Rana Hammir Singh
Rana Hammir Singh reclaims Chittorgarh, restoring Sisodia rule after decades of displacement.
Construction of Vijay Stambh
Rana Kumbha commissions the Tower of Victory at Chittorgarh to commemorate his triumphs and assert Mewar’s power.
Accession of Maharana Sanga
Maharana Sanga ascends the throne and unites Rajput clans, challenging the Lodi and Mughal powers.
Battle of Khanwa
Babur defeats Maharana Sanga, marking a decisive shift in North Indian power toward the Mughals.
Fall of Chittorgarh to Akbar
Akbar’s forces capture Chittorgarh, forcing the Sisodias to relocate to Udaipur and intensifying resistance.
Battle of Haldighati
Maharana Pratap’s forces engage the Mughal army in a legendary battle, symbolizing Sisodia resistance despite defeat.
Treaty with the Mughals
Maharana Amar Singh I signs a treaty with Emperor Jahangir, ending open hostilities and preserving Mewar’s autonomy.
Treaty with the British East India Company
Mewar becomes a princely state under British suzerainty, marking the end of full sovereignty.
Accession to the Indian Union
Maharana Bhupal Singh signs the instrument of accession, integrating Mewar into independent India.
Establishment of Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation
The family transitions to heritage and philanthropic activities, preserving cultural and architectural legacy.
Founding of House of Mewar
Bappa Rawal establishes the Sisodia dynasty by capturing Chittorgarh, laying the foundations for centuries of rule.
Connected Across The Archives
Explore specific connections to other archives—civilizations, conflicts, companies, and treaties that share history with this dynasty.
Civilization Archive
(8)Ahmednagar Sultanate
The House of Mewar and the Ahmednagar Sultanate's coexistence during the Mughal era shaped regional alliances and conflicts in South Asia.
Chola Civilization
The Chola Empire's sophisticated governance and cultural innovations left a lasting impact on the administrative practices of the House of Mewar.
Delhi Sultanate
The House of Mewar's resistance to the Delhi Sultanate preserved Rajput sovereignty, impacting the cultural and political independence of Rajasthan.
Gupta Empire
The House of Mewar's political and cultural evolution was significantly influenced by the Gupta Empire's legacy of centralized administration and Hindu revival.
Maratha Confederacy
The territorial disputes between the House of Mewar and the Maratha Confederacy underscored the complex power dynamics in 18th-century Deccan politics.
Mughal Civilization
The House of Mewar's resistance against Mughal expansion under Maharana Pratap highlighted the enduring struggle for Rajput autonomy and identity.
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