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Siege of Dardrewa(1509)

Rao Lunkaran of Bikaner besieged Man Singh Chauhan of Dardrewa for seven months in 1509, took the place and absorbed its territory.

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What you need to know

  • Fought in 1509 between Bikaner under Rao Lunkaran and Man Singh Chauhan of Dardrewa
  • Siege lasted seven months before the place fell
  • Dardrewa's lands were absorbed into Bikaner
  • Lunkaran's first campaign of expansion after suppressing the nobles' revolt

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      Commander, Bikaner forces

      Rao Lunkaran of Bikaner

      38 yrs at this event

      Commander, Bikaner forces

      38 yrs at event

      Rao Lunkaran of Bikaner

      Third Rao of Bikaner, 1505–1526. Consolidated and expanded the young kingdom; celebrated for his liberality as the 'Karna of the Kaliyug'. Killed with three of his sons at the Battle of Dhosi.

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      Bikaner (Rathor Kingdom)

      Bikaner (Rathor Kingdom)

      Rathor Rajput kingdom of the Thar desert. Watan-jagir vassal of the Mughals from 1570 under Rai Singh.

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    Facts at a glance
    Start
    1509
    End
    1509
    Tags
    Bikaner, siege, Lunkaran, Chauhan, 1509

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    Start
    1509
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    1509
    Tags
    Bikaner, siege, Lunkaran, Chauhan, 1509

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