Background
Maharana Raimal was the son of Rana Kumbha. By marrying Sringardevi (daughter of Rao Jodha), Raimal ended the conflict with the Rathores.
Career
He came to power by defeating his patricide predecessor, Udai Singh I in battles at Jawar, Darimpur and Pangarh. Early in Raimal"s reign, Ghiyas Shah of Malwa attacked Chittor unsuccessfully. Soon after, Ghiyas Shah"s general, Zafar Khan attacked Mewar and was defeated at Mandalgarh and Khairabad.
During Raimals" reign, Raisingh Toda and Ajmer were recaptured.
Raimal also strengthened the state of Mewar and repaired the temple of Eklingji in Chittor. The sons, Prithviraj and Jaimal were both killed.
At this difficult juncture, the Rana was informed that Sanga was still alive and in hiding. Raimal summoned Sanga back to Chittor and died soon afterwards.
He was a weak ruler and under his reign Mewar lost Abu and Ajmer, both states were made independent by the weak ruler of Mewar.
Surajmall and Sahasmall were aided by the Sultan of Delhi and fought with Rana Raimal of Mewar in which their armies were defeated. Surajmall survived and was pardoned by Rana Raimal. He was a conspirator and ensured that sons of Raimal fought with each other in order to make his way clear to the throne.
Surajmall and Raimal"s armies met at Sadri, a town that Surajmall had captured.
Their conversation in the evening after day"s war was epic, representing the true character of a Rajput warrior. Many such skirmishes occurred till Surajmall finally left mewar and settled at Pratapgarh where his descendants still flourish and keep up the name of Sisodia clan.
Prithviraj was later killed by poisoning by the Abu Deora chief and thus made way for Sanga"s return when Jaimal died.
Personality
He was a brave fighter and possessed all the great qualities of his clan.
