Man Singh Jhala (c. 15 May 1542 – 18 June 1576), popularly known as Jhala Manna and Jhala Bida was the Rajrana of Badi Sadri in Mewar during the reign of Maharana Pratap and a military general his army who fought against Mughals and pretended to be Maharana Pratap during the Battle of Haldighati.[1][2] In Mewari folk tales he is also called as Jhala Sardar.[1][3]
| Man Singh Jhala | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajrana Jhala Sardar | |||||
 Stamp portraying Jhala Manna, published by govt of India | |||||
| Rajrana of Bari Sadri | |||||
| Reign | 1568-1576 | ||||
| Coronation | 1568 | ||||
| Predecessor | Rajrana Surtan Singh | ||||
| Successor | Rajrana Deda Singh | ||||
| Born | 15th May, 1542 Kingdom of Mewar | ||||
| Died | 18 June,1576 Haldighati † | ||||
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| Dynasty | Jhala dynasty | ||||
| Father | Rajrana Surtan Singh | ||||
| Mother | Rani Sem kunwar | ||||
| Religion | Hinduism | ||||
| Military career | |||||
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Mewar | ||||
| Battles / wars | Battle of Haldighati † | ||||
Biography
editJhala Manna was born into a Hindu Jhala Rajput family of Bari Sadri to Rajrana Surtan Singh Jhala and Rani Sem kunwar on 15th May 1542.[4] He learned battle tactics in the same Gurukul as Maharana Pratap. After the death of Surtan Singh during Akbar's Siege of Chittorgarh in 1568, Manna was coronated as the Rajrana of Bari Sadri.[5][6]
Role in Battle of Haldighati
editManna was one of the leading commanders in the Battle of Haldighati. Manna along with his 400 men joined Maharana Pratap at Gogunda and led the left wing of Mewari army.[7] During the battle Manna charged upon the right wing of Mughal army, composed of Sayyids of Barha under Sayyid Hashim. A large number of Sayyids were slaughtered by the Jhalas, and Sayyid Hashim was severely wounded.[8][7][1]
When Maharana Pratap got severely wounded, Jhala Manna snatched the Royal insignia and Umbrella and donned it. Manna pretended to be Maharana in the entire battle and sent Maharana Pratap outside the battle field with the help of Hakim Khan Sur.[9][7] Jhala Manna along with his 150 soldiers martyred in the final battle at Rakt-talai. This act of bravery saved Maharana Pratap as well as the future of Mewar.[9]
Legacy
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The place where Jhala Manna died was named as Bidarana by Maharana Pratap and a Chhatri was built in remembrance of Manna.[10]
Seven generations of Jhala dynasty of Bari Sadri including Jhala Manna sacrificed their lives for the Maharanas of Mewar, they were given 1st position in the Udaipur Durbar.[11]
Govt of India released a Stamp displaying Jhala Manna on it in 2017[12]
In Popular Culture
edit- 2013–2015: Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, broadcast by Sony Entertainment Television (India), where he was portrayed by Piyush Sharma.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa & Company. ISBN 978-81-291-0890-6.
- ^ Tod, James; Payne, C. H. (2022-10-27). Tod's Annals of Rajasthan; the Annals of the Mewar. Creative Media Partners, LLC. ISBN 978-1-01-589206-4.
- ^ Srivastava, Pramendra (2023-01-05). Sacred Mysteries: Shedding Illusions off Religions. Notion Press. ISBN 979-8-88883-650-7.
- ^ Mahiyāriyā, Nāthūsiṃha (1976). Jhālā Māna. Pratāpa Śodha Pratishṭhāna.
- ^ Somani, Ram Vallabh (1976). History of Mewar from Earliest Times to 1751 A.D. Ranka.
- ^ Paliwal, D. L. (2004). Jhālā rājavaṃsa: Baṛīsādaṛī Ṭhikāne kā itihāsa. Rājasthānī Granthāgāra.
- ^ a b c Mathur, M. N. (1981). Battle of Haldighati (in Hindi). Rajasthani Granthagar.
- ^ Mankekar, D. R. (1976). Mewar Saga: The Sisodias' Role in Indian History. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-0-7069-0416-1.
- ^ a b Sharma, Gopi Nath (1954). Mewar & the Mughal Emperors (1526-1707 A.D.). S.L. Agarwala.
- ^ Hooja, Rima (2018). Maharana Pratap: The Invincible Warrior. Juggernaut. ISBN 978-93-86228-96-3.
- ^ Bayley, C. S. (2004). Chiefs and Leading Families in Rajputana. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 978-81-206-1066-8.
- ^ "18-6-2017: Jhala Manna A commemorative postage stamp - Buy Indian Stamps - Philacy". Retrieved 2024-09-14.