Bhama shah biography
Bhama shah biography
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Bhamashah
General minister of Maharana Pratap (1537-1600)
| Bhamashah | |
|---|---|
| Successor | Jiwashah |
| Born | 24 June 1547 Mewar |
| Died | 1600 (aged 52–53) Mewar |
| Religion | Jainism |
Bhama Shah (1547–1600)[1] was a noted general, minister and close aide of Maharana Pratap Singh.
The financial support provided by him allowed Maharana Pratap to restore his army and reclaim much of his lost territory.[2]
Biography
Bhamashah was born on 24 June 1547 in a Śvetāmbara Jain, Oswal family.[3][4][5] His father Bharmal Kawadia was Gadhpati of Ranthambore Fort appointed by Rana Sangram Singh and was later prime minister under Rana Udai Singh II.[6]
Bhamashah was the Nagar Seth of Chittor.
After the costly Battle of Haldighati, Maharana Pratap's financial situation was dire.
Bhamashah and his brother Tarachand[7] gave 2,000,000 gold coins and 25,000,000 silver rupees[7] to Maharana Pratap.