Ganga Rathore of Marwar

Ganga
Rao of Marwar
Reign 8 November 1515 – 9 May 1532
Predecessor Viram Singh Rathore
Successor Maldev Rathore
Died 1531
Spouse Rani Utmade Kumari (Mewar)
Rani Padma Kumari (Sirohi)
Dynasty Rathore
Father Bagha Rathore
Mother Udanbai Sahiba (Chauhan)
Religion Hindu

Rao Ganga Ji Rathore (reigned 1515–1532) was a sixteenth century ruler of Marwar. He was the grandson of Suja. Rao Ganga was married to Utmade Sisodia, a daughter of Rana Sanga. Rao Ganga constructed the Gangelao talab in 1518 AD.[1]

Rao Ganga assisted Rana Sanga in his campaigns but did not personally lead the armies, he instead sent his sons to assist the Rana against the Sultans of India. This was due to the rivalry between the states of Marwar and Mewar. During the Battle of Khanwa the rao sent 3,000 Rathor Cavaliers under his son Maldeo Rathore.[2] The Rathor contingent along with the Sisodiyas and other Rajputs suffered heavy losses due to the betrayal by the Tomar king Silhadi [3]

Death

Rao Ganga fell from his balcony and died shortly after. His death remains a mystery as some say that he was pushed down by his son Maldev, while others believe that he slipped on his own because he was intoxicated with Opium.

References

  1. ↑ Frontiers Of Earth Science p. 543
  2. ↑ House of Marwar pg.55
  3. ↑ Singh, Mahendra Pratap. "Marwar: Land of Death". The Rathore. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
Ganga Rathore of Marwar
Preceded by
Biram Singh		 Rao of Marwar
8 November 1515 – 9 May 1532		 Succeeded by
Maldeo
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