Ajit Singh of Marwar vs Jaswant Singh of Jodhpur

After Aurangzeb's death, Ajit Singh was restored to the throne of Jodhpur by the Rathore nobles. He had been exiled as a child after his father Jaswant Singh's death and the Mughal annexation of Marwar.

Ajit Singh led a rebellion against the Mughals under Bahadur Shah I. He recaptured Jodhpur and other territories, asserting Marwar's independence after decades of Mughal control.

Ajit Singh joined a confederation of Rajput states, including Mewar and Amber, to resist Mughal expansion. This alliance temporarily weakened Mughal authority in Rajasthan.

Ajit Singh was assassinated by his own son, Bakht Singh, in a power struggle. This event plunged Marwar into a succession war and weakened the Rathore dynasty.

Jaswant Singh commanded the Rajput contingent for the Mughal prince Dara Shikoh against Aurangzeb at Dharmat. Aurangzeb's forces won, leading to Dara's downfall and Jaswant's temporary disgrace.

Jaswant Singh fought for Aurangzeb against Dara Shikoh at Khajwa. His support helped Aurangzeb secure victory, and he was rewarded with the governorship of Gujarat.

Jaswant Singh served as governor of Gujarat under Aurangzeb. He administered the province effectively but faced conflicts with Mughal officials, leading to his recall.

Jaswant Singh died while leading a Mughal campaign against the Afghans at Jamrud. His death left Marwar without a strong ruler, leading to a succession crisis and Mughal intervention.