Rao Jaimal Rathore
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | September 17, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 5 |
| Quantity | 201600 |
| Perforation | comb 13¾ x 13¼ |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Hyderabad |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 3736 Stamp Number IN 3257 Yvert et Tellier IN 3412 Stanley Gibbons IN 3787 |
| Themes | Animals (Fauna) | Equestrianism and horse riding | Famous people | Horses | Princes | |
Rao Jaimal Rathore was born on September 17th, 1507 as the eldest son of Rao Veeramdeo, the ruler of Merta. In 1544, after the death of his father, Jaimal ascended to the throne of Merta. He is remembered widely as one of the greatest warriors, generals, military strategists and statesmen to be born in the gifted land of Bharatvarsha. Hailing from the illustrious clan of Rathore rulers in Marwar or Jodhpur, he ruled over the rich realms of Merta and Badnore.
Rao Jaimal won immortal fame and glory as a soldier and leader due to his strong defence of the fort of Chittor during the Mughal invasion of 1568. When Akbar launched a full-scale invasion of Mewar in 1567, Maharana Udai Singh, the ruler of Mewar, eagerly sought the assistance of Jaimal in bolstering the counter-offensive.
When the siege of Chittor assumed dangerous proportions, the Maharana and his family vacated the fort in order to wage a longer struggle. The Maharana, then, appointed Jaimal as the commander-in-chief of the war efforts. Thus, in the long war that followed, Jaimal led the Mewari forces against a massive Mughal army, thus, displaying exemplary military skills.