Rani Karnavati

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Rani Karnavati was a Rajput queen of Mewar, remembered for her leadership during the siege of Chittorgarh and her legendary act of jauhar to protect her honor and that of her people.

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Rani Karnavati canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Rajput queen
historical figure
associatedDynasty Sisodia dynasty of Mewar
associatedWith Chittorgarh jauhar
Mewar dynasty
child Udai Singh II
Vikramaditya Singh
commemoratedIn Rajasthani ballads
Rajput oral traditions
conflict Siege of Chittorgarh (1535)
country Kingdom of Mewar
linked to: Chittor kingdom
culture Rajput culture
deathManner jauhar
deathPlace Chittorgarh Fort
era 16th century
ethnicity Rajput
linked to: Rajputs
gender female
historicalStatus semi-legendary
husband Rana Sanga
knownFor defending Mewar against the Gujarat Sultanate
leadership during the siege of Chittorgarh
performing jauhar at Chittorgarh
legacy figure in Rajasthani folklore
symbol of Rajput honor and sacrifice
motherOf Udai Singh II
Vikramaditya Singh
notableAction ordered mass self-immolation (jauhar) to avoid capture
notableEvent organized defense of Chittorgarh against Gujarat forces
opponent Bahadur Shah of Gujarat
placeOfActivity Chittorgarh
positionHeld regent of Mewar
regencyFor Udai Singh II
Vikramaditya Singh
region Rajasthan
religion Hinduism
residence Chittorgarh Fort
spouse Rana Sanga
spouseOccupation ruler of Mewar
title Rani of Mewar

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Maharana Udai Singh II mother Rani Karnavati
Rana Sanga of Mewar spouse Rani Karnavati
Rana Sanga spouse Rani Karnavati
Rana Udai Singh II mother Rani Karnavati