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Amba, another name for the Hindu goddess DURGA.
Amba Mata, a suburb of Udaipur on the northern shore of FATEH SAGAR.
Amba Mata Temple, Udaipur, in the suburb now known as Amba Mata Scheme, between PICHOLA and FATEH SAGAR lakes. The temple was built by Maharana RAJ SINGH I (1653-1680).
Amba Mataji, Udaipur, a Religious Trust for the preservation and perpetuation of Puja.
Amba Pol, Udaipur; a gateway beyond Chand Pol, before the bridge connecting Swaroop Sagar and Rang Sagar. It is on the road to the Amba Mata Temple, hence its name. (The builder is not recorded.) See also GATES (POLS) IN UDAIPUR.
Amba Prasad, Rawal, twenty-first ruler of the Mewar Dynasty (r. 993-1007) who succeeded Rawal SHAKTI KUMAR. Amba Prasad ruled from AHAR and, during his fourteen-year reign, the Muslim commander, MAHMUD OF GHAZNI inaugurated a foreboding sequence of invasions from Afghanistan. Amba Prasad and other defending Rajputs, although they fought bravely and scored a fair share of victories, were often outclassed. His son, SHUCHI VERMA, succeeded him. See also MEWAR'S LOST GENERATIONS.
Ambaji, Maratha officer, appointed as Maratha leader in Rajputana by the Maratha Peshwa SINDHIA when he retired to Poona. See MARATHAS.
Ambaji, a Maratha general during the reign of Maharana BHIM SINGH (1778-1828). In 1791 the Maratha Mahadaji SINDHIA sent a strong force into Mewar under this able and ambitious general, who remained for about eight years, reaping its revenues and amassing huge wealth. Ambaji, the representative of the powerful Sindhia, was virtually the unopposed ruler of Mewar for some time. It must be noted, however, that his suppression of internal feuds and exterior aggressions gave Mewar some degree of tranquillity.
Ambav Garh, a central suburb and fort, Udaipur, on the southern shore of FATEH SAGAR Lake.
Amber, a city 11 km. from Jaipur; formerly the capital of the Meenas, who were defeated by the Kacchawa kings, some six centuries before JAIPUR was built, and then became the Kacchawa capital. The hilltop Amber Palace Fort is now a tourist destination.
Ambika Mata, the Hindu Mother Goddess, her mount being a lion.
Ambika Mata Temple, in the village of JAGAT, approximately 56 km. southeast of Udaipur. Hailed as the 'Khajuraho of Rajasthan' because of its ornate and erotic exterior carvings, it was built possibly during the reign of either Rawal ALLAT (951-953) or Rawal NARWAHAN (971-973) by Samvapura, son of Valluba. It is dedicated to the Mother Goddess AMBIKA MATA. In the temple is a depiction of the goddess with a lion, her mount. Unfortunately, the shrine is no longer in a good condition.
Amet, a town and fort about 31 km. northwest of Udaipur on the Chandra Bhaga, and north of RAJSAMAND LAKE. It is the estate of the Choondawat family, descendants of Choonda's grandson Siha's son, Jagga who was given the title of 'Rawat' and formed the CHOONDAWAT sub-branch, the JAGGAWATS. It was Rao Khan of Kotharia who invited Jagga to Kumbhalgarh to oust BANBIR from Mewar and put young Udai Singh on the throne of Mewar. When Akbar attacked Chittor (see CHITTOR, 3rd SACK), Udai Singh appointed Jaimal Rathore and PATTA (Jagga's son) as the army commanders. When there was no food left in the fort, Patta arranged JAUHAR for the women, and opened the fort's gates to fight to the death: Patta was picked up by an Imperial elephant and smashed to death. Impressed by Patta's bravery, Akbar erected his statue on an elephant and placed it at the gate of Agra Fort. In the late 1500s, Maharana Pratap Singh's small force killed the Mughal garrison stationed in Amet and retook the fort. Many of Patta's descendants have rendered meritorious service to Mewar. See also PRATAP SINGH I, MAHARANA.
Genealogy: Siha; Jagga; Patta; Karan Singh; Man Singh; Madho Singh; Goverdhan Singh; Dule Singh; Prithvi Singh I; Fateh Singh; Pratap Singh; Salam Singh; Prithvi Singh II; Chattra Singh; Shivnath Singh; Govind Singh.
Amet-ki-Haveli: see DODIA-KI-HAVELI.
Amir (pl. Umara), Persian: a chief.
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