Miscellaneous Topics on Indian History

[Bharatvarsh]

The "Rana Kika" in reference I think is Maharana Paratap Singh:

<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Defeat of Ráná Kíká by Kunwar Mán Singh.

Ráná Kíká was chief among the Rájás of Hindústán. After the conquest of Chitor, he built a town called Kokanda,* with fine houses and gardens, in the mountains of Hinduwára. There he passed his days in rebellion. When Kunwar Mán Sing* drew near to Kokanda, Ráná Kíká called all the Rájás of Hindu-wára to his aid, and came out of Gháti Haldeo* with a strong force to oppose his assailant. Kunwar Mán Singh, in agreement with his amírs, put his troops in array and marched to the battle­field. Some desperate charges were made on both sides, and the battle raged for a watch with great slaughter. The Rájpúts in both armies fought fiercely in emulation of each other.* Nearly 150 horsemen of the royal army were killed, and more than 500 Rájpúts of the enemy's army were sent to perdition.* The enemy lost Rámeswar Gwaliárí and his son,* and the son of Jai Mal. On that day Ráná Kíká fought obstinately till he received wounds from an arrow and from a spear; he then turned to save his life, and left the field of battle. The Imperial forces pursued the Rájpúts, and killed numbers of them. Kunwar Mán Sing wrote an account of his victory to the Emperor. Next day he went through the pass of Haldeo, and entered Kokanda. He took up his abode in the house of Ráná Kíká, and again returned thanks to the Almighty (sic). Ráná Kíká fled into the high hills for refuge. The Emperor rewarded Kunwar Mán Sing and his amírs with robes and horses.

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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->It has already been related how Rájá Mán Singh defeated Ráná Kíká, and occupied his country—how the Ráná fled into the high hills, and how the army penetrated to Kokanda, which was the Ráná's home. The roads to this place were so difficult that little grain reached it, and the army was nearly famished. The order was given for Mán Singh to fall back quickly, and he very soon arrived at the Emperor's throne. When the distress of the army was inquired into, it appeared that, although the men were in such great straits, Kunwar Mán Singh would not suffer any plundering of Ráná Kíká's country. This caused the Emperor to be displeased with him, and he was banished from Court for a time.* After a while he was forgiven, and was sent at the head of a force to ravage the Ráná's country. It must be understood that in the language of Hind “Kunwar” signifies “son of a Rájá.” On the 19th of the month the army marched from Ajmír towards the Ráná's country.

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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Campaign against Ráná Kíká.

His Majesty's mind was always intent upon clearing the land of Hindústán from the troubles and disturbances created by infidels and evil men. He sent Shahbáz Khán Mír-bakhshí * * and several other amírs, against Ráná Kíká, to ravage and occupy his country. Shahbáz Khán accordingly laid the country waste, and pursued the Ráná into the mountains and jungles. Upon reaching the fort of Kombalmír, Shahbáz Khán laid siege to it, and captured it in a few days. The Ráná made his escape from the fort by night.

Sultán Khwája, whom His Majesty had appointed Mír-i háj, now returned from Mecca, and waited upon him with presents— fabrics and stuffs of Turkey and of Europe, Arab horses, Abyssinian slaves, holy relics, and curiosities. These His Majesty accepted with much satisfaction, and he raised Sultán Khwája to the mansab of Sadr (chief judge). As it had been determined to send a leader of the pilgrims every year, Khwája Muhammad Yahya * * was now appointed, and he received four lacs of rupees for expenses.

At the end of this year, 987, intelligence arrived of the death of Khán-jahán, the ruler of Bengal. His Majesty was much grieved, and sent a letter of condolence to Isma'íl Khán, the brother of the deceased. Muzaffar Khán, who had been ap­pointed díwán, was promoted to be governor of Bengal, Rizwí Khán to be bakhshí, and Hakím Abú-l Fath and Patar Dás to discharge jointly the office of díwán.

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