Jaswant Singh of Marwar

ModernGeneralIndia1629 — 1678

Rathore ruler who served both Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb.

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Quick Facts

Born

1629

Died

1678

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score52.2

Jaswant Singh of Marwar — Complete Timeline

1658 AD

Battle of DharmatWar◆ Major

Jaswant Singh of Marwar fought on the side of Dara Shikoh against Aurangzeb at the Battle of Dharmat. The battle was part of the Mughal war of succession. Jaswant Singh's forces were defeated, leading to Aurangzeb's rise to power.

Mughal Succession WarDefeatAurangzeb

Impact: regionaldestructive

1660 AD

Appointment as Governor of GujaratPolitical Action

Jaswant Singh was appointed Governor of Gujarat by Emperor Aurangzeb. He served in this administrative role, managing the province's affairs. His tenure was marked by efforts to maintain order and collect revenue.

GovernorshipAdministrationMughal Service

Impact: regional

1665 AD

Military campaign in the DeccanWar

Jaswant Singh led a Mughal military campaign in the Deccan against the Maratha king Shivaji. The campaign aimed to suppress Maratha resistance. Jaswant Singh's forces had limited success, and the conflict continued.

Deccan CampaignMaratha ConflictMughal Military

Impact: regional

1678 AD

Conflict with Aurangzeb over successionPolitical Action◆ Major

Jaswant Singh opposed Aurangzeb's interference in the succession of the Marwar throne after his death. He had adopted a son, but Aurangzeb refused to recognize him. This led to a prolonged conflict between Marwar and the Mughals.

Succession DisputeMughal-Marwar ConflictAurangzeb

Impact: regionaldestructive