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Pradeep Kumar

15/02/21 09:36 AM IST

Maharaja Suheldev Memorial

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PM to lay the foundation stone of Maharaja Suheldev Memorial and development work of Chittaura Lake

Maharaja Suheldev

  • Suhaldev or Suheldev is an Indian king from Shravasti, popularly known to have defeated and killed the Ghaznavid general Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud at Bahraich in 1034 CE.
  • He is mentioned in the 17th century Persian-language historical romance Mirat-i-Masudi. Since the 20th century, various Hindu nationalist groups have characterized him as a Hindu King who defeated a Muslim invader.
  • The legend of Salar Masud and Suhaldev is found in the Persian language Mirat-i-Masudi. It is a historical romance,[1] and a biography of Salar Masud, allegedly with a "gossipy feel".
  • It was written by Abd-ur-Rahman Chishti during the reign of the Mughal emperor Jahangir (r. 1605–1627).
  • The legend has been subsequently embellished by members of various castes and political groups (see politicization section below)
  • According to the legend, Suhaldev was the eldest son of King Mordhwaj of Shravasti
  • In different versions of the legends, he is known by different names, including Sakardev, Suhirdadhwaj, Suhridil, Suhridal-dhaj, Rai Suhrid Dev, Susaj, Suhardal, Sohildar, Shahardev, Sahardev, Suhar Deo, Suhaaldev, Suhildev, Suheldev and Suheldeo.
Source: PIB

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