Merta City (Merta)
Merta City is a city and a municipality located, near Nagaur City in Nagaur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Merta is also known for its link with Mira Bai, the devotee of Lord Krishna. Mira Mahal Museum houses memories related to Mira Bai's lifetime.
Ancient name of Merta was Medantaka. NagaBhata Pratihar, from Pratihar Rajput dynasty of Mandore established himself at Medantaka and made this place his capital. In 13th Century, Alauddin Khilji took over control of this place and placed Tajuddin Ali as his viceroy at Medantaka.
Later, Rao Jodha granted Merta as Jagir to his son Rao Duda. From Merta, Duda's descendant got the name of Mertiya Rathores. Rao Duda built a palace, temple of Chaturbhuj Ji and Dudasar Pond.
After Rao Duda, Rao Veeramdeo ruled in Merta. Veeramdeo's niece was the famous poet and devotee of Krishna, Mira Bai. Veeramdeo also took part in Battle of Khanwa.
When Maldev Rathore became the King of Marwar, he expanded his territory and annexed Merta from Veeramdeo Mertiya. Rao Maldev built Malkot fort in Merta.
After Battle of Sumel Giri, Merta came under control of Shershah. After sometime, Merta again came under control of Rao Maldeo. Veeramdeo's son Jaimal Mertiya moved to Mewar.
Near Dagolai Talab, Capt. De Bourbon's grave is located. He was in Scindia's army and died of wounds he received in Battle of Merta.
Ancient name of Merta was Medantaka. NagaBhata Pratihar, from Pratihar Rajput dynasty of Mandore established himself at Medantaka and made this place his capital. In 13th Century, Alauddin Khilji took over control of this place and placed Tajuddin Ali as his viceroy at Medantaka.
Later, Rao Jodha granted Merta as Jagir to his son Rao Duda. From Merta, Duda's descendant got the name of Mertiya Rathores. Rao Duda built a palace, temple of Chaturbhuj Ji and Dudasar Pond.
After Rao Duda, Rao Veeramdeo ruled in Merta. Veeramdeo's niece was the famous poet and devotee of Krishna, Mira Bai. Veeramdeo also took part in Battle of Khanwa.
When Maldev Rathore became the King of Marwar, he expanded his territory and annexed Merta from Veeramdeo Mertiya. Rao Maldev built Malkot fort in Merta.
After Battle of Sumel Giri, Merta came under control of Shershah. After sometime, Merta again came under control of Rao Maldeo. Veeramdeo's son Jaimal Mertiya moved to Mewar.
Near Dagolai Talab, Capt. De Bourbon's grave is located. He was in Scindia's army and died of wounds he received in Battle of Merta.
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