Mitra Sen Ahir
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 Rao Mittar Ahir statue at a petrol station. | |
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Rao Mitra Sen Ahir, an Ahir from Behror, was an Indian warlord. He became the ruler of Ahirwal in the 18th century and established his capital at Rewari.[1] He fought against various enemies, including Muslims, Marathas, British and the Kachhwaha (Shekhawat) rulers of Jaipur.[2]
He was victorious in the battle of Mandan and annexed Mandan and Jhunjhunu. In 1785, his expedition to Rewari was repelled by Rao Mitra Sen of Rewari. Shortly afterwards, Rao Mitra Sen died. The Marathas tried to invade again, but suffered heavy losses when defeated by Rao Raja Ram Singh of Rewari.[3][4]
Legacy[edit]
Every year in the months of May-June, there is a fair organized at the border near the Lisan-Gokalgarh villages in memory of Rao Mitra Sen. Khichdi is made and women sing bhajan in local dialect, i.e. Ahirwati.[5]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Gazetteer of the Gurgaon District: 1883". 26 March 1883. Archived from the original on 2 May 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Man Singh, Abhirkuladipika (Urdu), 1900, Delhi p. 123
- ^ Man Singh, Abhirkuladipika (Urdu), 1900, Delhi p. 123
- ^ Vithal Krishnaji Khedkar (1924) The Divine Heritage of the Yadavas, p. 193
- ^ Ahīravāla kā itihāsa, madhyayuga se 1947 ī. taka By Kripal Chandra Yadav · (1967)