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3. Kota

  • Ruling Dynasty: Hada branch of the Chauhan dynasty.
  1. Madho Singh:
    • Son of Raja Ratna Singh of Bundi.
    • In 1631 AD, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan divided the Bundi state and made Madho Singh the independent king of Kota.
    • After his success in the Central Asian campaign, Shah Jahan gifted him a horse named "Bad Raghatar."
    • Mughal Emperor Jahangir gave King Ratna Singh of Bundi the titles of Ramraj and Sarbulandray.
  2. Mukund Singh:
    • Built the Abli Meeni Mahal in Kota.
    • Killed fighting in the Battle of Dharmat.
  3. Bhim Singh:
    • Follower of the Vallabh Sampraday.
    • Changed his name to Krishnadas.
    • Renamed Kota to 'Nandgram' and Shergarh Baro to 'Barsana.'
    • Built the Sanwariya Ji temple in Baro.
    • Invaded Bundi at the behest of Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar and defeated King Buddha Singh of Bundi.
  • Renamed Bundi as Farrukhabad.
  • He brought cannons named ‘Kahal Bijli’ and ‘Dhuldhaji’ from the Bundi fort.
  1. Ummed Singh:
    • Made a treaty with the British in 1817 AD.
    • A treaty was made between the British and Kota in February 1818.
    • Terms of the Treaty:
      • Jalim Singh Jhala and his descendants would always remain the Diwan of Kota.
      • All powers of Kota would be given to the Diwan.
  2. Kishore Singh II:
    • Battle of Mangrol (1821 AD):
      • Kishore Singh II vs. Jalim Singh Jhala (Jalim Singh Won).
      • The British supported Jalim Singh Jhala in this battle (helped by Colonel James Tod).
  3. Ram Singh II:
    • In 1838 AD, the British divided the Kota state, and Madan Singh Jhala of Jhalawar was declared an independent king.
    • He was the grandson of Jalim Singh Jhala.
    • Jhalawar was the last princely state of Rajasthan.
    • Capital: Jhalrapatan