At a glance
- Ojha's verdict: G.H. Ojha calls Jodha the first great ruler of Jodhpur.
- Mewar's hold: after Ranmal's murder Mewar's army under Chunda occupied Mandore until Jodha retook it.
- Link: his son Bika founded Bikaner (1488), a separate Rathore state.
Facts
| Father | Rao Ranmal, murdered at Chittor in 1438 |
|---|---|
| Reign | 1438–1489 in the RBSE book; Reu counts from Mandore's recapture, 1453–1489 |
| Mandore regained | 1453 (VS 1510) |
| Jodhpur founded | 1459; Reu gives VS 1516 Jyeshtha sudi 11 (12 May 1459) |
| Fort | Mehrangarh, on Chidiyatunk hill |
| Sons | Satal (his successor), Suja, Bika and others |
Remember: often mixed up
- Two fortsMehrangarh, Jodhpur, by Jodha · Junagarh, Bikaner, by Rai Singh.
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