Rajasthan

2. Bundi

Ruling Dynasty: Hada branch of the Chauhan dynasty.
Original Rulers: Originally, the Meena kings ruled Bundi.
Origin of Name: Named Bundi after the Meena king, Bunda Meena.
Ancient Name: The Shakpur (Pali) inscription mentions Bundi as 'Vrindavati.'

Deva:
- Defeated Jeta Meena in 1241 AD and established the rule of the Hada branch of the Chauhan dynasty in Bundi.
Jaitrasimha:
- Conquered and merged Kota into Bundi in 1274 AD.
Varsingh:
- Built the Taragarh Fort in Bundi in 1254 AD.
- The fort is famous for its mural paintings.
Surjan:
- Made a treaty with Akbar in 1569 AD after Akbar attacked Ranthambore.
- Bhagwat Das of Amer played a key role in the treaty.
- Built the Ranchod Temple in Prashika.
- Court Scholar: Chandrashekhar; Books: Hameer Hath, Surjan Charit.
Buddha Singh: Book: Nehtarang.

A succession struggle occurred between Buddha Singh's two sons, Dalel Singh (adopted son) and Ummed Singh.
Sawai Jai Singh supported Dalel Singh.
The Marathas sided with Ummed Singh.
Bundi was the first princely state in Rajasthan in which the Marathas interfered (in internal politics).
Amar Kanwar: Sister of Sawai Jai Singh and queen of Buddha Singh, who invited the Maratha commander 'Malhar Rao Holkar' in favor of Ummed Singh.
Krishna Kanwar: Daughter of Sawai Jai Singh and queen of Dalel Singh.