Rao Suja Ji Rathore ( 1492–1515) was a ruler of

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. He was a son of Jodha, brother of Satal. On his death, there was a short struggle for the throne between his grandsons Biram Singh and

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, which the latter won.

Family

Consort:

* Rani Bhatiyani Sarangdeji ( née Likhmibai) – daughter of

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Kalikaran — She was a granddaughter of Raval Kehar of

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and sister of Bhati Jeso, founder of Jeso Sakh of Marwar Bhati. * Rani Chauhanji – daughter of Sacoro Chauhan Rav Pithamrav of Sacor. * Rani Mangliyani Sarvandeji – daughter of Mangliyo

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Rana Patu. * Rani Sankhli Sahodharamji

Issue

Sons:

* Sekha – with daughter of Rao Pithamrav — Eldest son of Rao Suja. He was hostile towards Rao Ganga and Rao Maldeo. He descendants are the Sekhavat Rathors. * Bagha ( 7 December 1457,Marwar; 3 September 1514, Jodhpur, Marwar) – with Sarandeji — He was elected successor by Rao Suja but died during Suja's lifetime. His son,

became the Rao of Marwar. * Nara – with Sarandeji — He founded Naravat sakh of Marwar Rathors. * Devidas – with daughter of Rao Pithamrav * Uda ( 16 November 1542; 12 May 1511, Jaitaran) – with Sarvandeji — He conquered Jaitaran and had built a fort there. His descendants are the Udavat Rathors. * Pirag – with Sarvandeji * Sanga – with Sarvandeji * Prithiraj – with Sahodramji * Napo – with Sahodramji

Daughters:

* Khetubai – She was married to Hada Rao Narandas of

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and mother of Rao Surajmal of Bundi.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Suja Rathore of Marwar 15th-century Indian monarchs 16th-century Indian monarchs Rulers of the Kingdom of Marwar Year of birth missing 1515 deaths