Person

Rao Maldeo

1511–1562 · 16th century · Also known as Maldeo Rathore

Rao Maldeo was the Rathore ruler of Marwar from 1532 to 1562, under whom Jodhpur became the strongest Rajput state in western India. He conquered much of the surrounding region, including Nagaur, Ajmer and Bikaner. In 1544 Sher Shah Suri defeated his army at Sammel, and he later recovered his capital but never regained his earlier dominance.

Rao Maldeo
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Jodhpur State

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