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Rao Bika
Founder and Rao of Bikaner (1438–1504) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rao Bika Rathore (5 August 1438 – 17 June 1504), was a scion of the Rathore clan of Rajputs and the founder of the city of Bikaner and Bikaner State in present-day state of Rajasthan in India.[2] He was the fifth son of Rao Jodha, founder of the city of Jodhpur. During his reign he controlled an area of 40,000 square miles, which included 3,000 villages.[3]
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Bika | |
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Rao of Bikaner | |
![]() Defeated Chiefs accepting Rao Bikaji as their new king | |
Reign | 1472 – 17 June 1504 |
Successor | Naro |
Born | (1438-08-05)5 August 1438 |
Died | 17 June 1504(1504-06-17) (aged 65) |
Spouse | Rang Kanwar of Pugal |
Issue | Gadshi Naro Lunkaran |
Dynasty | Rathore |
Father | Jodha of Mandore |
Mother | Rani Sankhli Narangdeji of Run[1] |
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