Person · r. 1535 – 1537
Banbir (Vanvir)
Banbir, an illegitimate son of Prithiraj (son of Rana Raemall), was raised to the throne of Chitor by Mewar's nobles after Vikramaditya's death, and was deposed when the concealed heir Udai Singh was revealed, after which he was permitted to retire with his family to the Deccan.
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- vol. I (Crooke ed., 1920), p. 367 · read as page image
Rana Banbir Singh, a.d. 1535-37.—A few hours of sovereignty sufficed to check those 'compunctious visitings' which assailed Banbir ere he assumed its trappings, with which he found himself so little encumbered that he was content to wear them for life.
- vol. I (Crooke ed., 1920), p. 371 · read as page image
Deposition of Rana Banbir Singh.—Deserted by all, Banbir held out in the capital; but his minister admitted, under the garb of a reinforcement with supplies, a thousand resolute adherents of the prince... Banbir was even permitted to retire with his family and his wealth. He sought refuge in the Deccan.