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Fateh Shah

January 01, 1970

Fateh Shah was the Hindu Rajput king of Garhwal, a small kingdom in North India, from 1684 to 1716.[1]

Campaigns edit

H. G. Walton states that Fateh Shah led an attack from Dehradun on Saharanpur in 1692. Pundirs and Gurjars were expelled out of Dehradun and areas of Saharanpur.[2] According to research by G.R.C. Williams, Fateh Shah established a township called Fateh Pur in Haraura Pargana of Saharanpur.[3][4]

According to Rahul Sankrityayan and Fateh Prakash, Raja Fateh Shah also invaded Tibet, where his sword and armour were preserved in the monastery at Daba for a long time.[3] The ruler of Daba (Area of Tibet) refused to pay its taxes to the Fateh Shah so he again conquered Daba .Some areas of Tibet accepted dominance of Panwar kings of Uttarakhand.[5][4]

Battle of Bhangani edit

Main article: Battle of Bhangani

Dabral and Bhakt Darshan believe that Fateh Shah invaded Sirmur in 1692. Ajay Singh Rawat writes that the year of invasion mentioned by these writers is not correct, and the animosity between Fateh Shah and Raja of Sirmur is the prelude to the Battle of Bhangani (1688).[3] Mat Prakash (or Medni Prakash), the Raja of Sirmur sought the help of Guru Gobind Singh to reconcile his differences with Fateh Shah. The Guru persuaded Fateh Shah to restore good relations with the Raja of Sirmur and to return the seized portion of the Sirmur kingdom.[6]

In 1688, the marriage of Fateh Shah's daughter was arranged with the son of Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur (Kahlur). Guru Gobind Singh had sent jewellery worth one lakh rupees to Fateh Shah's daughter at the time of marriage ceremony. However, Bhim Chand had grown wary of the rising influence of Guru Gobind Singh, and had developed animosity toward the Guru. He threatened to cancel the marriage if Fateh Shah accepted the gift from the Guru.[3] Later, the combined forces of Bhim Chand and Fateh Shah launched an attack on Guru Gobind Singh's camp. Guru Gobind Singh was already prepared for a battle, and the two forces met at Bhangani, located about six miles from Paonta, on 18 September 1688.

Dr. Fauja Singh believes that the Battle of Bhangani should not be connected with the story of Fateh Shah's refusal of the wedding presents sent by the Guru.[3] The author of Bichitra Natak doesn't mention the name of Raja Bhim Chand, and states that Fateh Shah fought with him for no obvious reasons.[3] According to Ajay Singh Rawat, one of the possible grievances of Fateh Shah could have been the presence of Guru's armed camp near his territory; Paonta was a strategic location on the only convenient route connecting Nahan (capital of Sirmur) and Garhwal. He also believes that it is likely that the subjects of Garhwal suffered from "lawless activities" of some of the Guru's followers.[3] These reasons could have led him to ally with Bhim Chand to attack the Guru.

According to the author of Bichitra Natak, and majority of historians, the battle resulted in the victory of the author's (i.e. the Guru's) forces, and the enemy forces fled from the battlefield. However, authors such as Pandit Harikrishna Raturi, Anil Chandra Banerjee and A. S. Rawat believe that the battle ended without any consequences, since the Guru's victory is not substantiated by any territorial annexations, and the Guru entered into an understanding with Bhim Chand soon after the battle.[3][7] Although, there is practically no evidence about the territorial ambitions of the Guru.

Battles with Kumaon edit

Fateh Shah also fought several battles against Kumaon, without any conclusive results.

Gyan Chand of Kumaon, who ascended the throne in 1698, raided Pindar valley in Garhwal after he was crowned. In 1699, he crossed Ramganga river and plundered Sabli, Khatli, and Sainchar. Fateh Shah replied by invading Chaukot and Giwar areas of Kumaon in 1701. In 1703, the Kumaonis defeated the Garhwalis in the battle of Duduli (near Melchauri in Garhwal). In 1707, the Kumaon forces annexed Juniyagarh in Bichla Chaukot, and razed the old fort at Chandpur.

Raja Jagat Chand of Kumaon plundered Lohba and garrisoned the fort of Lohbagarh. Next year, he proceeded as far as Srinagar in Garhwal. According to H. G. Walton, Raja of Kumaon occupied Srinagar, and Fateh Shah fled to Dehradun.[8] Fateh Shah appears to have returned very soon to Garhwal; in 1710, he mobilized his troops in Badhan.After this he conquered the areas of katyur valley (modern day Baijnath) and donated a village named Garsaar to the Badrinath temple.

Patronage to art and literature edit

The contemporary writings mention Garhwal as a very prosperous state during Fateh Shah's reign.[3] Fateh shah was a great patron of art and literature. Like Vikramaditya and Akbar, he is said to have nine illustrious figures (Navaratnas) in his court: Sureshanand Barthwal, Revatram Dhasmana, Rudridutt Kimothi, Hari Dutt Nautiyal, Vasvanand Bahuguna, Shashidhar Dangwal, Sahdev Chandola, Kirit Ram Khanthola, and Hari Dutt Thapliyal.[3]

Some of the encomiastic works from Ratan Shah's period include:

  • Fateh Shah Karna Granth by Jatadhar (or Jatashankar)
  • Fateh Prakash by Ratan Kavi (or Kshem Ram)
  • Vrit Vichar by Kavi Raj Sukhdev Misra
  • Vrit Kaumudi or Chhandsar Pingal by Mati Ram

Ratan Kavi's eulogies state that there was perfect law and order in Garhwal during Fateh Shah's reign, and people did not lock their houses as a result. Kavi Raj Sukhdev Misra praises the Raja's gallantry. Mati Ram's Vrit Kaumudi compares the Raja's generosity with that of the Maratha king Shivaji. Ananda Coomaraswamy mentions that two painters from the Mughal court, Shyam Dass and Har Dass, accompanied Suleiman Shikoh to Garhwal; it is possible that these painters got patronage during the reign of Fateh Shah, which resulted in the birth of the Garhwali school of painting.

Family edit

Fateh Shah had five children:[1]

  • Upendra Shah (became the Raja after his father's death)
  • Dalip Shah
  • Madhukar Shah
  • Pahar Shah
  • A daughter who married Rajkumar (later Raja) Ajmer Chand, the son of Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur (Kahlur).

References edit

  1. ^ a b Garhwal (Princely state)
  2. ^ Henry George (1994) [1910]. British Garhwal: A Gazetteer. Indus Publishing. OCLC 160247247.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Rawat, Ajay Singh (2002). Garhwal Himalaya : a study in historical perspective. Indus Publishing. pp. 50–54. ISBN 81-7387-136-1. OCLC 52088426.
  4. ^ a b "Gharwal Ruler Fateh Shah's Silver Rupee". Mintage World. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  5. ^ RHODES, N. G. (1981). "The Silver Coinages of Garhwal and Ladakh, 1686-1871". The Numismatic Chronicle. 141: 120–135. ISSN 0078-2696.
  6. ^ Gujral, Maninder S. (19 December 2000). "FATEH SHAH". The Sikh Encyclopedia. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  7. ^ Raturi, Harikrishna (1980) [1928]. Garhwal ka Itihas. Bhagirathi Prakashan Griha. ISBN 81-86424-00-8. OCLC 7250188.
  8. ^ Walton, Henry George (1994) [1910]. British Garhwal: A Gazetteer. Indus Publishing. OCLC 160247247.

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Fateh Shah was the Hindu Rajput king of Garhwal a small kingdom in North India from 1684 to 1716 1 Contents 1 Campaigns 1 1 Battle of Bhangani 1 2 Battles with Kumaon 2 Patronage to art and literature 3 Family 4 ReferencesCampaigns editH G Walton states that Fateh Shah led an attack from Dehradun on Saharanpur in 1692 Pundirs and Gurjars were expelled out of Dehradun and areas of Saharanpur 2 According to research by G R C Williams Fateh Shah established a township called Fateh Pur in Haraura Pargana of Saharanpur 3 4 According to Rahul Sankrityayan and Fateh Prakash Raja Fateh Shah also invaded Tibet where his sword and armour were preserved in the monastery at Daba for a long time 3 The ruler of Daba Area of Tibet refused to pay its taxes to the Fateh Shah so he again conquered Daba Some areas of Tibet accepted dominance of Panwar kings of Uttarakhand 5 4 Battle of Bhangani edit Main article Battle of Bhangani Dabral and Bhakt Darshan believe that Fateh Shah invaded Sirmur in 1692 Ajay Singh Rawat writes that the year of invasion mentioned by these writers is not correct and the animosity between Fateh Shah and Raja of Sirmur is the prelude to the Battle of Bhangani 1688 3 Mat Prakash or Medni Prakash the Raja of Sirmur sought the help of Guru Gobind Singh to reconcile his differences with Fateh Shah The Guru persuaded Fateh Shah to restore good relations with the Raja of Sirmur and to return the seized portion of the Sirmur kingdom 6 In 1688 the marriage of Fateh Shah s daughter was arranged with the son of Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur Kahlur Guru Gobind Singh had sent jewellery worth one lakh rupees to Fateh Shah s daughter at the time of marriage ceremony However Bhim Chand had grown wary of the rising influence of Guru Gobind Singh and had developed animosity toward the Guru He threatened to cancel the marriage if Fateh Shah accepted the gift from the Guru 3 Later the combined forces of Bhim Chand and Fateh Shah launched an attack on Guru Gobind Singh s camp Guru Gobind Singh was already prepared for a battle and the two forces met at Bhangani located about six miles from Paonta on 18 September 1688 Dr Fauja Singh believes that the Battle of Bhangani should not be connected with the story of Fateh Shah s refusal of the wedding presents sent by the Guru 3 The author of Bichitra Natak doesn t mention the name of Raja Bhim Chand and states that Fateh Shah fought with him for no obvious reasons 3 According to Ajay Singh Rawat one of the possible grievances of Fateh Shah could have been the presence of Guru s armed camp near his territory Paonta was a strategic location on the only convenient route connecting Nahan capital of Sirmur and Garhwal He also believes that it is likely that the subjects of Garhwal suffered from lawless activities of some of the Guru s followers 3 These reasons could have led him to ally with Bhim Chand to attack the Guru According to the author of Bichitra Natak and majority of historians the battle resulted in the victory of the author s i e the Guru s forces and the enemy forces fled from the battlefield However authors such as Pandit Harikrishna Raturi Anil Chandra Banerjee and A S Rawat believe that the battle ended without any consequences since the Guru s victory is not substantiated by any territorial annexations and the Guru entered into an understanding with Bhim Chand soon after the battle 3 7 Although there is practically no evidence about the territorial ambitions of the Guru Battles with Kumaon edit Fateh Shah also fought several battles against Kumaon without any conclusive results Gyan Chand of Kumaon who ascended the throne in 1698 raided Pindar valley in Garhwal after he was crowned In 1699 he crossed Ramganga river and plundered Sabli Khatli and Sainchar Fateh Shah replied by invading Chaukot and Giwar areas of Kumaon in 1701 In 1703 the Kumaonis defeated the Garhwalis in the battle of Duduli near Melchauri in Garhwal In 1707 the Kumaon forces annexed Juniyagarh in Bichla Chaukot and razed the old fort at Chandpur Raja Jagat Chand of Kumaon plundered Lohba and garrisoned the fort of Lohbagarh Next year he proceeded as far as Srinagar in Garhwal According to H G Walton Raja of Kumaon occupied Srinagar and Fateh Shah fled to Dehradun 8 Fateh Shah appears to have returned very soon to Garhwal in 1710 he mobilized his troops in Badhan After this he conquered the areas of katyur valley modern day Baijnath and donated a village named Garsaar to the Badrinath temple Patronage to art and literature editThe contemporary writings mention Garhwal as a very prosperous state during Fateh Shah s reign 3 Fateh shah was a great patron of art and literature Like Vikramaditya and Akbar he is said to have nine illustrious figures Navaratnas in his court Sureshanand Barthwal Revatram Dhasmana Rudridutt Kimothi Hari Dutt Nautiyal Vasvanand Bahuguna Shashidhar Dangwal Sahdev Chandola Kirit Ram Khanthola and Hari Dutt Thapliyal 3 Some of the encomiastic works from Ratan Shah s period include Fateh Shah Karna Granth by Jatadhar or Jatashankar Fateh Prakash by Ratan Kavi or Kshem Ram Vrit Vichar by Kavi Raj Sukhdev Misra Vrit Kaumudi or Chhandsar Pingal by Mati Ram Ratan Kavi s eulogies state that there was perfect law and order in Garhwal during Fateh Shah s reign and people did not lock their houses as a result Kavi Raj Sukhdev Misra praises the Raja s gallantry Mati Ram s Vrit Kaumudi compares the Raja s generosity with that of the Maratha king Shivaji Ananda Coomaraswamy mentions that two painters from the Mughal court Shyam Dass and Har Dass accompanied Suleiman Shikoh to Garhwal it is possible that these painters got patronage during the reign of Fateh Shah which resulted in the birth of the Garhwali school of painting Family editFateh Shah had five children 1 Upendra Shah became the Raja after his father s death Dalip Shah Madhukar Shah Pahar Shah A daughter who married Rajkumar later Raja Ajmer Chand the son of Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur Kahlur References edit a b Garhwal Princely state Henry George 1994 1910 British Garhwal A Gazetteer Indus Publishing OCLC 160247247 a b c d e f g h i j Rawat Ajay Singh 2002 Garhwal Himalaya a study in historical perspective Indus Publishing pp 50 54 ISBN 81 7387 136 1 OCLC 52088426 a b Gharwal Ruler Fateh Shah s Silver Rupee Mintage World 15 May 2017 Retrieved 27 August 2022 RHODES N G 1981 The Silver Coinages of Garhwal and Ladakh 1686 1871 The Numismatic Chronicle 141 120 135 ISSN 0078 2696 Gujral Maninder S 19 December 2000 FATEH SHAH The Sikh Encyclopedia Retrieved 27 August 2022 Raturi Harikrishna 1980 1928 Garhwal ka Itihas Bhagirathi Prakashan Griha ISBN 81 86424 00 8 OCLC 7250188 Walton Henry George 1994 1910 British Garhwal A Gazetteer Indus Publishing OCLC 160247247 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fateh Shah amp oldid 1218748387, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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