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Udai Singh II (4 August 1522 – 28 February 1572) [7] was the 12th Maharana of the Kingdom of Mewar and the founder of the city of Udaipur in the present-day state of Rajasthan, India. [8] He was the fourth son of Rana Sanga [ 9 ] and Rani Karnavati , a princess of Bundi .
Portrait of Raja Udai Singh of Marwar c.1600. During Udai Singh's reign, respite art and architecture developed in Marwar. The country which had been desolated before the Raja was beginning to grow rapidly. [16] A part of the fort in Jodhpur was also constructed by the Raja. He also introduced administrative reforms in Marwar on Mughal pattern.
As a result, Udai Singh sought alliance with the Mughal emperor Akbar (r. 1556-1605), and accepted suzerainty. Having proved his worth to the Mughals by serving as both warrior and the rank of “mansabdar (commander) of 800 cavalry” on behalf of their military campaigns, Udai Singh was granted the sinhasan (throne) of Marwar by Akbar in 1583.
When Udai Singh rejected all offers, Akbar considered invading Mewar. Udai Singh had faith in his forts as they had defended the rulers for decades in the past and were very strong. [64] He was advised by his generals to make adequate arrangements for defence and then retire to the hilly areas of Chittor, which he heeded. [65]
A matrimonial alliance was established between Mughals and Marwar in 1586 when Udai Singh's daughter Manvati bai was married to Jahangir. [80] In 1592, Akbar tasked Udai to take care of the administrative affairs of his capital Lahore while he led conquest in Kashmir. Udai Singh died in Lahore in 1595. [81] Udai was succeeded by his son Sur ...
Udai Singh may refer to: Udai Singh I (died 1473), ruler of Mewar during 1468–1473; Udai Singh II (1522–1572), ruler of Mewar during 1540-1572; Udai Singh of Marwar (1538–1595), ruler of Marwar during 1583-1595; Udal of Mahoba also Uday Singh, a heroic Indian warrior, contemporary of Prithviraj Chauhan; Udai Singh II of Dungarpur (1839 ...
Marwar painting is a traditional form of Indian painting that originated in the city of Jodhpur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Even though it emerged under the larger umbrella of Rajput painting, Marwar School created an original style as it was partly influenced by Mughal art and showcased many original elements. Marwar school of painting ...
December 15 – King Udai Singh of Marwar (now the Rajasthan and Punjab states of India and the Punjab province of Pakistan) returns to Lahore after having captured the Siwana fort. [15] December 27 – French university student Jean Châtel attempts to assassinate King Henry IV of France after gaining entrance into the King's office. Châtel ...