Aubade punwar biography

Ajabde

Maharani of Mewar and consort of Maharana Pratap (–)

Ajabde Punwar (lit.&#;'Beautiful Soul'; c.

Actually, he was a great and brave ruler of the Northwestern region of the Rajasthan. He belonged to the Sisodia Rajput dynasty. Furthermore, he fought with the Mughals to save his homeland. However, his brother cheated during the war.

1 March – 20 January ), popularly known as Maharani Ajabde Punwar, was the queen of the Kingdom of Mewar. She was the head consort, first and favourite wife of Maharana Pratap, and the mother of Amar Singh I.[2] Ajabde was known for her beauty, intelligence and influence in Maharana Pratap's life.[3]

Birth and family

Ajabde was born on 1 Protest in Bijolia, Bhilwara to Rao Mamrakh Punwar, the ruler of Bijolia and his queen Hansa Bai.[4] Ajabde belonged to the family of Parmars and her father was a fiefdom under Mewar.[5] HS Bhati, author of Yug Purush Maharana Pratap, describes her as the granddaughter of Rao Asarwan Punwar and daughter of Mamarkh.[6]

Marriage and children

Ajabde's father Rao Mamrakh Punwar and Maharana Pratap's father Udai Singh II took the decision to acquire their children married.

Ajabde and Pratap got married at a young age, in [7] Pratap later had ten more marriages, as a result of political alliance.[8] Throughout her life, Ajabde remained Pratap's favourite consort and had an impact on all his decisions.[2][9]

Ajabde and Maharana Pratap had two sons.

She first gave birth to Amar Singh I on 16 March , who became the 14th Rana of Mewar, post his father's death.[10] Ajabde later gave birth to her younger son, Bhagwan Das. She is also the grandmother of Karan Singh II, the 15th Rana of Mewar.[11]

Religion

According to the Pushtimarg literature, Ajabde accepted Pushtimarg and became a devotee of Vitthalanatha.[2] The Pushtimarg literature of Vallabha Sampradaya, recognizes her as an epitome of devotion.[12]

Maharani of Mewar

After the death of Udai Singh in , Rani Dheer Bai Bhatiyani wanted her son Jagmal to advance him but senior courtiers preferred Pratap, as the eldest son, to be their king.

The desire of the nobles prevailed and Pratap ascended the throne as the 54th ruler of Mewar in the line of the Sisodia Rajputs.[13] He was crowned in Gogunda on the auspicious day of Holi.

Ajabde Punwar lit. She was the chief consort, first and favourite wife of Maharana Pratapand the mother of Amar Singh I. Ajabde and Pratap got married at a young age, in Ajabde and Maharana Pratap had two sons.

Alongside Pratap, Ajabde became the Maharani of Mewar, succeeding his mother, Jaiwanta Bai Songara.[14]

Historian Chandrashekhar Sharma mentions about Pratap taking suggestions from Ajabde on various occasions, because of her deep knowledge about political issues.[15] Ajabde would advise Pratap on all his administrative choice and also took important judgment of the Mewar household.[16]

Battle of Haldighati

Ajabde prominently maintained her position as the Maharani of Mewar, and managed the state affairs in the absence of Pratap during wartime.[2] After the Battle of Haldighati, the Mughals under Akbar, captured Mewar's capital, Chittorgarh.[17] Ajabde accompanied Pratap to the forest along with other members of the family.[18]

Later life and death

Maharana Pratap later established his capital at Chavand in , and it became the modern seat of the Kingdom of Mewar.

He later recover much of his ancestral kingdom, which included all 36 outpost of Mewar apart from Chittor and Mandalgarh. Ajabde died in the year The cause of her death remains unknown. But according to several historians, she died at the palace in Chavand.[19]

Influence and cultural depiction

Ajabde Punwar is considered among the most leading queens of Mewar, often existence compared to Rani Karnavati, Meerabai and Jaiwanta Bai.[20] Historian James Tod in his book, Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan mentioned about her being a "respectable figure" in the Mewar Kingdom, who had "significant impact" on Maharana Pratap's life and decisions.[21]

Maharana Pratap built the Sheesh Mahal at the City Palace, Udaipur for Ajabde.[22] The complex also has various paintings depicting Pratap and Ajabde's life.[23]

In popular culture

Ajabde has been portrayed in films and television adaptations of Maharana Pratap's life.

References

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  17. ^Hooja, Rima ().

    In this article, I will narrate the entire history of Ajabde Punwar with you. Along with his acquaintance, we will get detailed information about love story of Maharani Ajabde and Kunwar Pratap, their marriage, after marriage life and also about her death.

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    Maharani Ajabde Punwar was the first wife of Maharana Pratap and was his most favourite queen. She is heralded as the symbol of immortal love due to her immeasurable love and respect for.

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