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Rao Bika

1438–1504 · 15th century

Rao Bika was a Rathore prince, a son of Rao Jodha of Marwar, who founded the kingdom and city of Bikaner. In 1465 he led followers north into the Jangladesh region of the Thar Desert and won lands from Jat and Bhati chiefs. He founded Bikaner in 1488, and his descendants ruled it until the princely state joined India.

Rao Bika
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Bikaner State

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