Rao Suja Ji Rathore (1439 – 2 October 1515; r. 1492–1515) was a Rathore ruler of the Kingdom of Marwar.[1] He was a son of Jodha, brother of Satal.[2] On his death, there was a short struggle for the throne between his grandsons Biram Singh and Ganga, which the latter won.
Family
Suja's consorts were:[3]: 21–23
- Rani Bhatiyani Sarangdeji (née Likhmibai), daughter of Bhati Kalikaran. She was a granddaughter of Raval Kehar of Jaisalmer and sister of Bhati Jeso, founder of Jeso Sakh of Marwar Bhati.
- Rani Chauhanji, daughter of Rao Pithamrav Chauhan of Sacor, Bamra.
- Rani Mangliyani Sarvandeji, daughter of Mangliyo Gahlot Rana Patu.
- Rani Sankhli Sahodharamji
Issue
Suja's sons were:[3]: 21–23
- Shekha (with the daughter of Rao Pithamrav) — Eldest son of Rao Suja. He was hostile towards Rao Ganga and Rao Maldeo. His descendants are the Shekhavat Rathors.
- Bagha (7 December 1457 – 3 September 1514; 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.[3]: 262
- Nara (with Sarangdeji) — He founded Naravat sakh of Marwar Rathors.
- Devidas Rao Devidas (with daughter of Rao Pithamrav) – Rao Devidas' sons were Rao Harraj and Rao Panchayan. Thikanas descended from him are: Jhadpiplya, Bisoniya, Madapura, Gagorni, Aanda, Bawadikheda, Aagriya, Bilwa. TPresent-day descendants are: Thakur Vikram Singh; Rathore of Thikana Jhadpiplya; Thakur Aalok Kumar Singh; Rathore of Thikana Bisoniya; Thakur Narayan Singh, Rathore of Thikana Bawadikhera (Dongargaon).
- Uda (16 November 1462 – 12 May 1511; with Sarvandeji) — He conquered Jaitaran and had a fort built there. His descendants are the Udavat Rathors.[3]: 386–388
- Pirag (with Sarvandeji)
- Sanga (with Sarvandeji)
- Prithiraj (with Sahodramji)
- Napo (with Sahodramji)
His daughter was:[3]
- Khetubai – She was married to Hada Rao Narayandas of Bundi and mother of Rao Surajmal of Bundi.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d e Saran, Richard; Ziegler, Norman P., eds. (2001). The Mertiyo Rathors of Merto, Rajasthan: Select Translations Bearing on the History of a Rajput Family, 1462–1660. [In two volumes]. Vol. II. Translated and annotated by Richard Saran and Norman P. Ziegler. Ann Arbor, MI (US): University of Michigan Press. pp. 21–233, 262, 386–388. doi:10.3998/mpub.19305. ISBN 9780472901739.
