0 Princely Bundi

Princely flag of Bundi

The Hadoti region in which Bundi stands takes is named for the Hada Rajputs, an offshoot of the Chauhan clan. The Hadas settled in the region in the 12th century and dominated the area for several centuries thereafter. Bundi was conquered by them in 1241 and nearby Kota in 1264. At one time, the Hada-ruled state of Bundi encompassed the present-day districts of Baran, Bundi, Kota, and Jhalawar. Over the next 200 years subsequent rulers formed a close alliance with the Sisodias of Mewar, intermarrying with and assisting them during times of war.

After the two younger brothers of Rao Bundu (1470 to 1491) converted to Islam they rebelled and sent him into exile. After his father’s death 11 years later his son Narayan Das set out with small group of loyalists to take back the throne. Pretending to be paying his respects, he left his followers outside the fort and armed only with a lance and sword he approached his uncles who felt secure enough to have no guards present. When they apprehended what he intended to do they fled for a safety but Narayan Das was too quick and speared one while killing the other with his sword.