Raja Sukhdeo
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Raja Sukhdev is also called as Suhel dev or Suhirddhwaj. He was ruler of sravasti
in early 11th century. He was the eldest son of the Raja Mordhwaj. His Origin is variously reported.
During invasion by father-son duo Sahu Bin Ataullah
and Saiyyad Salar Masud
in 1031-1033 AD, the rulers of upper region of Ghaghara River and adjoining parts were much disturbed to find a foreigner in their country, soon they formed a local confederacy.
Raja Sukhdeo headed this confederacy of local kings namely Rai Raib, Rai Saib, Rai Arjun, Rai Bheekhan, Rai Kanak, Rai Kalyan, Rai Makaru, Rai Savaru, Rai aran, Rai Birbal, Rai Jaypal, Rai Shreepal, Rai Harpal, Rai Hakru, Rai Prabhu, Rai Deo Narayan and Rai Narsinha.
In June 1033 AD, as per their traditions, Salar Masood was intimated by Rajput confederation that the land belonged to Rajputs and Hindus and Masood should evacuate these lands. Masood replied that all land belongs to Khuda and hence he would not retreat.
King Anandpal Shahi tried to check this Gazni advance towards heartland of India . He was helped by King of Sialkot , Rai Arjun. But, this alliance was overwhelmed by superiority of numbers of Pathan army. After defeating Anandpal Shahi and Rai Arjun, Masood advanced towards towards Malwa and Gujarat . King Mahipal Tomara tried to check their advance here but was defeated too.
After victories across North Indian plains, Masood Gazni settled at Bahraich near Lucknow . He stayed here up to mid 1033. Meanwhile, 17 Rajput Kings of north India forged an alliance. This is biggest confederation that have ever existed in India . The head of this confederation was Raja Sukhdev, a Gurjara-Rajput King. It would be interesting to know how the alliance was forged and how was the game of chess played before the final showdown on 14th June. However, I have not come across any books which deals with this part of History in detail.
In June 1033, as per Hindu traditions, Masood Gazni was intimated by Rajput confederation that the land belonged to Rajputs and Hindus and Masood should evacuate these lands. Masood replied that all land belongs to Khuda and hence he would not retreat.
On 13th June, Morning, Rajput army of about 120,000 descended on Gazni camp of Bahraich. Masood's army was completely besieged and encircled. The battle continued for hours. In the end, each and every man in Masood's camp was killed. No POW's were taken, no mercy was shown on the Afghan army. The location of this battle to be precise was near Chittaura Jheel, a lake about 8 KM away from modern Bahraich on Bahraich-Gond Road . The battle ended on 14th June with Victory of Raja Sukhdev and his Rajput alliance.
The invasion was completely crushed and such resounding was this victory that none of the king from Northwest dared to invade India for 160 years..
This is one of the golden pages of Indian History. India is indebted to series of Rajput Kings along the western border of India and in Central India . They were extremely instrumental in keeping Arab invaders at bay for 3 centuries. This was the time when Arabs were at their zenith. The Khilafat extended from Western Sindh to Spain .. However, they could not defeat Rajputs and enter Indian heartlands.
On 13 June, Morning, Rajput army descended on Salar Masud camp near Bahraich
. Masood's camp was completely besieged and encircled. The battle continued for hours. Both side had heavy casulities. In the end, each and every man in Masud's camp was killed.
On sunday 14 June Salar Masud was beheaded by Raja Sukhdeo. The battle ended with Victory of Raja Sukhdev and his Rajput alliance.
The location of this battle to be precise was near Chittaura Jheel
, a lake about 8 KM away from modern Bahraich on Bahraich-Gond Road . Ashtwarka Muni, the Guru of Maharaja Janak used to live here in his ashram. Every year a fair is organized here on Basant Panchami.
Sravasti
Śrāvastī or Sāvatthī , a city of ancient India, was one of the six largest cities in India during Gautama Buddha's lifetime. The city was located in the fertile Gangetic plains in the present day Gonda District of Uttar Pradesh near Balrampur some 120 km north of Lucknow...
in early 11th century. He was the eldest son of the Raja Mordhwaj. His Origin is variously reported.
During invasion by father-son duo Sahu Bin Ataullah
Gazi Saiyyed Salar Sahu
Gazi Saiyyed Salar Sahu or Sahu Bin Ataullah or Salar Sahu was commander in the army of Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi who came to the South Asia in the early 11th century. Salar Sahu was a descendant of Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah, son of Hazrat Ali...
and Saiyyad Salar Masud
Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud
Ghazi Saiyyed Salar Masud was nephew of Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi and a Muslim missionary. Salar Masud was a Islamic scholar who came along with his uncle Jalaluddin Bukhari and teacher Syed Ibrahim Mashadi Bara Hazari in early 11th century to the South Asia for propagation of Islam...
in 1031-1033 AD, the rulers of upper region of Ghaghara River and adjoining parts were much disturbed to find a foreigner in their country, soon they formed a local confederacy.
Raja Sukhdeo headed this confederacy of local kings namely Rai Raib, Rai Saib, Rai Arjun, Rai Bheekhan, Rai Kanak, Rai Kalyan, Rai Makaru, Rai Savaru, Rai aran, Rai Birbal, Rai Jaypal, Rai Shreepal, Rai Harpal, Rai Hakru, Rai Prabhu, Rai Deo Narayan and Rai Narsinha.
In June 1033 AD, as per their traditions, Salar Masood was intimated by Rajput confederation that the land belonged to Rajputs and Hindus and Masood should evacuate these lands. Masood replied that all land belongs to Khuda and hence he would not retreat.
Battle of Bahraich
The nephew of Mahmood Gazni, known as Masud Gazni, invaded India with army of more than 100,000 men in may 1031 AD. This time, the army was not a raiding party like that of Mahmood who came with intention of raiding, looting and retreating with the loot to Afghanistan . They were backed by the imperial army Persian empire and came here with the intention of permanent conquest and Islamization of India.King Anandpal Shahi tried to check this Gazni advance towards heartland of India . He was helped by King of Sialkot , Rai Arjun. But, this alliance was overwhelmed by superiority of numbers of Pathan army. After defeating Anandpal Shahi and Rai Arjun, Masood advanced towards towards Malwa and Gujarat . King Mahipal Tomara tried to check their advance here but was defeated too.
After victories across North Indian plains, Masood Gazni settled at Bahraich near Lucknow . He stayed here up to mid 1033. Meanwhile, 17 Rajput Kings of north India forged an alliance. This is biggest confederation that have ever existed in India . The head of this confederation was Raja Sukhdev, a Gurjara-Rajput King. It would be interesting to know how the alliance was forged and how was the game of chess played before the final showdown on 14th June. However, I have not come across any books which deals with this part of History in detail.
In June 1033, as per Hindu traditions, Masood Gazni was intimated by Rajput confederation that the land belonged to Rajputs and Hindus and Masood should evacuate these lands. Masood replied that all land belongs to Khuda and hence he would not retreat.
On 13th June, Morning, Rajput army of about 120,000 descended on Gazni camp of Bahraich. Masood's army was completely besieged and encircled. The battle continued for hours. In the end, each and every man in Masood's camp was killed. No POW's were taken, no mercy was shown on the Afghan army. The location of this battle to be precise was near Chittaura Jheel, a lake about 8 KM away from modern Bahraich on Bahraich-Gond Road . The battle ended on 14th June with Victory of Raja Sukhdev and his Rajput alliance.
The invasion was completely crushed and such resounding was this victory that none of the king from Northwest dared to invade India for 160 years..
This is one of the golden pages of Indian History. India is indebted to series of Rajput Kings along the western border of India and in Central India . They were extremely instrumental in keeping Arab invaders at bay for 3 centuries. This was the time when Arabs were at their zenith. The Khilafat extended from Western Sindh to Spain .. However, they could not defeat Rajputs and enter Indian heartlands.
On 13 June, Morning, Rajput army descended on Salar Masud camp near Bahraich
Bahraich
Bahraich is a city and a municipal board in Bahraich district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share...
. Masood's camp was completely besieged and encircled. The battle continued for hours. Both side had heavy casulities. In the end, each and every man in Masud's camp was killed.
On sunday 14 June Salar Masud was beheaded by Raja Sukhdeo. The battle ended with Victory of Raja Sukhdev and his Rajput alliance.
The location of this battle to be precise was near Chittaura Jheel
Chittaura Jheel
Chitaura Jheel is a Hindu pilgrimage site, centred around a pond in Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh, India. The site is believed to be the place where the fight between Raja Sukhdeo and Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud took place in June 1033. Ashtwarka Muni, the Guru of Maharaja Janak used to live...
, a lake about 8 KM away from modern Bahraich on Bahraich-Gond Road . Ashtwarka Muni, the Guru of Maharaja Janak used to live here in his ashram. Every year a fair is organized here on Basant Panchami.