Rana Sanga, an Indian monarch of Mewar and the leader of a strong Rajput union in Rajputana, was born in 1482.
Sangram Singh I, also known as Rana Sanga, was a Sisodia dynasty king who reigned from 1482 to 1528 CE. He ruled Mewar, the traditional Guhila (Sisodia) territory in present-day northwestern India. However, under his capable leadership, his kingdom grew to become one of Northern India's most powerful powers in the early sixteenth century. He ruled over modern-day Rajasthan, North Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. Chittor served as his capital.
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