Rao Suja


Rao Suja Rathore was a Rathore ruler of the Kingdom of Marwar. He was a son of Jodha, brother of Satal. On his death, there was a short struggle for the throne between his grandsons Biram Singh and Ganga, which the latter won.

Family

Suja's consorts were:
  • Rani Bhatiyani Sarangdeji, daughter of Bhati Kalikaran. She was a granddaughter of Raval Kehar of Jaisalmer and sister of Bhati Jeso, founder of Jeso Sakh of Marwar Bhati.
  • Rani Chauhanji, daughter of Rao Pithamrav Chauhan of Sacor, Bamra.
  • Rani Mangliyani Sarvandeji, daughter of Mangliyo Gahlot Rana Patu.
  • Rani Sankhli Sahodharamji

    Issue

Suja's sons were:
  • Shekha — Eldest son of Rao Suja. He was hostile towards Rao Ganga and Rao Maldeo. His descendants are the Shekhavat Rathors.
  • Bagha — He was elected successor by Rao Suja but died during Suja's lifetime. His daughter, Dhan Kanwar, married Rana Sanga of Mewar. His son, Ganga became the Rao of Marwar.
  • Nara — He founded Naravat sakh of Marwar Rathors.
  • Devidas Rao Devidas – Rao Devidas' sons were Rao Harraj and Rao Panchayan. Thikanas descended from him are: Jhadpiplya, Bisoniya, Madapura, Gagorni, Aanda, Bawadikheda, Aagriya, Bilwa. TPresent-day descendants are: Thakur Vikram Singh; Rathore of Thikana Jhadpiplya; Thakur Aalok Kumar Singh; Rathore of Thikana Bisoniya; Thakur Narayan Singh, Rathore of Thikana Bawadikhera.
  • Uda — He conquered Jaitaran and had a fort built there. His descendants are the Udavat Rathors.
  • Pirag
  • Sanga
  • Prithiraj
  • Napo
His daughter was:
  • Khetubai – She was married to Hada Rao Narayandas of Bundi and mother of Rao Surajmal of Bundi.