For another place, see Patan, Udaipur.

Patan is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. In the 12th century, it became the centre of a minor state called Tanwarawati or Torawati, ruled by a Tomar family.[1] Patan has a total population of 7,004 peoples according to Census 2011.[2]

Battle of Patan

Main article: Battle of Patan

In the eighteenth century the great Maratha warrior Alijah Shrinath Mahdhojirao (alias Mahadji Shinde) won the battle against the Rajput armies of Jaipur. Today's Jaipur and Jodhpur were on one side and on the other side was the army of Shrinath Mahadji Shinde supported by De Boigne.[3][4] of 19 June 1790 between the Marathas with French troops and the Rao Rajputs of Jaipur and Jodhpur. For details of the battle and the role of De Boigne see Jadunath Sarkar.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ J. Digges, "The Rajputana gazetteers", Page 140
  2. ^ "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011".
  3. ^ N.G. Rathod, "The Great Maratha Mahadaji Scindia", Page 134
  4. ^ R.K. Gupta, S.R. Bakshi, "Studies In Indian History: Rajasthan Through The Ages", page 256
  5. ^ Sarkar, Jadunath (1988). Fall of the Mughal Empire. Sangam. ISBN 9780861317493.