Suraj Mal
Maharaja Suraj Mal (February 1707–December 25, 1763) was ruler of Bharatpur in Rajasthan, India. He has been described by a contemporary historian as "the Plato of the Jat people" and by a modern writer as the "Jat Odysseus", because of his political sagacity, steady intellect and clear vision.
Read more about Suraj Mal: Early Life, Rise of Jat Power, Chandaus War 1746, Bagru War, Treaty With Mir Bakshi (1 January 1750), Ghaserā War 1753, Capture of Delhi (10 May 1753), Jat-Maratha Treaty (18 May 1754), The Prelude To Panipat, Jats Join Bhau, Suraj Mal’s Withdrawal From Bhau’s Camp, Panipat and Its Sequel, Suraj Mal Shelters Maratha Refugees From Panipat, Abdali's Campaign Against Jats, Capture of Agra Fort (12 June 1761), Suraj Mal’s Conquest of Haryana, The Jat Attack On Farrukhnagar, War Between Suraj Mal and Najib-ul-Daula (December, 1763), Death of Suraj Mal, Love For Art and Literature
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