Durgadas Rathore

ModernGeneralIndia1638 — 1718

Rajput hero who preserved Marwar's independence.

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Quick Facts

Born

1638

Died

1718

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)60

Political (20%)60

Influence (20%)72

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)67

Total Score62.7

Durgadas Rathore — Complete Timeline

1658 AD

Battle of DharmatpurWar◆ Major

Durgadas Rathore led Rajput forces against the Mughal army under Aurangzeb's general Jaswant Singh. The battle was part of the struggle for Marwar's independence after the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Durgadas's forces were defeated, but he escaped to continue resistance.

Mughal-Rajput WarsMarwar Independence

Impact: regional

1679 AD

Rescue of Ajit SinghPolitical Action

Durgadas Rathore rescued the infant Maharaja Ajit Singh of Marwar from Delhi, where he was held by Aurangzeb. He smuggled the prince to safety in the hills, preserving the Rathore line and continuing the resistance against Mughal annexation of Marwar.

Marwar IndependenceRajput Resistance

Impact: regionalconstructive

1707 AD

Battle of JodhpurWar

After Aurangzeb's death, Durgadas Rathore led Rajput forces to recapture Jodhpur from Mughal control. The battle resulted in the restoration of Ajit Singh as Maharaja of Marwar, ending decades of Mughal occupation and securing Marwar's independence.

Marwar IndependenceRajput Victory

Impact: regionalconstructive