Jodha of Mandore

Rao Jodha
Rao Jodha
Ruler of Mandore
Reign	c. 1438 – c. 1489
Predecessor	Rao Ranmal
Successor	Rao Satal
Born	28 March 1416
Died	6 April 1489 (aged 73)
Spouse	Hadi (Chauhan) Rani Jasma De of Bundi; Bhatiyani Pyar De of Barsalpur in Jaisalmer; Sankhali (Parmarji) Navrang De of Roon in Marwar; Songari (Chauhan) Champa De of Pali in Jalore; Solankini Vir De of Desuri; Vagheli Vinay De of Tharad; Hulani Jamna De;
Issue; among others	Sons; Satal, Rao of Marwar; Suja, Rao of Marwar; Bika, Rao of Bikaner; Bida, Rao of Bidasar; daughters; Shringar De m.to Rana Raimal of Mewar; Braj De m.to Rana Sanga of Mewar; Roop De m.to Rawal Devidas of Jaisalmer; Raj De m.to Rana Ajit of Chapar Dronpur in Jangladesh;
Dynasty	Rathore
Father	Rao Ranmal
Mother	Bhatiyani Kuram De d. of Rao Lakhamsen of Pugal in Jaisalmer

Rao Jodha (28 March 1416 – 6 April 1489) was the 15^th Rajput chief of Rathore clan who ruled the Kingdom of Marwar in the present-day state of Rajasthan. He was the fifth son of Rao Ranmal (Rao Ridmal). He is known for his illustrious military career and for founding the city of Jodhpur in 1459, which subsequently became the new capital of Marwar after Mandore.

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