Bappa Rawal

MedievalEmperorIndia713 — 780

Legendary founder of Mewar Guhilot dynasty.

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Quick Facts

Born

713

Died

780

Country

India

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score47.8

Bappa Rawal — Complete Timeline

734 AD

Conquest of ChittorWar◆ Major

Bappa Rawal captured the fort of Chittor from the Mori Rajputs, establishing it as the capital of the Mewar kingdom. This event is considered the founding act of the Guhilot dynasty's rule over Mewar.

FoundingMewarChittor

Impact: regional

Founded the Guhilot Dynasty of MewarPolitical Action◆ Major

Bappa Rawal established the Guhilot dynasty, which ruled Mewar for centuries. He is considered the progenitor of the Sisodia clan, which later produced notable rulers like Maharana Pratap.

DynastyMewarRajput

Impact: regionalconstructive

738 AD

Defeated the Arab Invaders at the Battle of RajasthanWar◆ Major

Bappa Rawal is credited with leading a confederation of Rajput kings to defeat the Umayyad Arab forces under Muhammad bin Qasim's successors near Rajasthan. This victory halted Arab expansion into northern India.

Arab InvasionDefenseRajput Confederation

Impact: regional