Bhamashah (1547 - 1600)

A great hero of the Indian history who set up an ideal in giving away all his huge wealth to Maharana Pratap Singh to fight against the army of Mughal Emperor Akbar, Sh.Bhamashah world over be remembered for his love and sacrifice for the country of the highest order.

He belong to Kabadia gotra. His father Bharmal of Alwar was qiledar of Ranthambore Fort appointed by Maharana Sanga. He was prime minister of Maharana Udai Singh, son of Maharana Sanga, since the beginning of his rule. While Akbar captured Chittor in 1567 Bharmal much helped Maharana Udai Singh in establishing Udaipur and strengthening his state.

Bhamashah was chief and prime minister of Maharana Udai Singh and Maharana Pratap. In several battles Bhamashah fought along with his brave brother Tarachand and helped the Maharanas financially.

A memorial at Udaipur exists in the memory of the great patriot. After Bhamashah his son Jiwashah and grand-son Akshayaraj were the chiefs during the rule of Maharana Amar Singh and Karan Singh, After Karan Singh, Akshayaraj was the prime minister of Rana Jagat Singh.

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Source : From 'Progressive Jains' Authored By Mr. Satish Kumar Jain

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