LESS TALKED (Confirmed by Gemini AI, based on Western Data) - Shivling / Idol of Somnath recovered and restored in Jalore ; Kanhad Dev (reigned c. 1292–1311 AD) was a Chahamana king of Jalore who is celebrated as a hero for his valiant resistance against the powerful Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji. Kanhad Dev initially ruled jointly with his father, Samantasimha, and helped defend their kingdom from earlier invasions. Jalore was strategically important as it lay on the trade routes between Delhi and the rich province of Gujarat.
Conflict with Alauddin Khalji : The primary conflict between Kanhad Dev and Alauddin Khalji arose when the Sultan's army returned from conquering Gujarat and destroying the Somnath Temple in 1298 AD. Kanhad Dev refused to allow the Turkish army passage through Jalore and attacked them, liberating prisoners and retrieving the idol of Somnath, which he re-established at Saran. This act enraged Alauddin Khalji, who subsequently launched a full-scale invasion of Jalore.The Battle of Jalore : Initial Skirmishes: Kanhad Dev's forces fought several battles with the Sultanate army, especially after the Delhi ruler conquered the nearby fort of Siwana.
· The Final Siege: In 1311 AD, Alauddin Khalji dispatched a large army led by his general Malik Kamaluddin Gurg to besiege the Jalore Fort. Betrayal and Defeat: The Rajputs of Jalore resisted bravely for a prolonged period. The fort eventually fell due to an insider who was bribed by Khalji and opened a back gate for the enemy troops. Martyrdom: Kanhad Dev and his son, Viram Dev, fought valiantly and were killed in the final battle while defending their kingdom, religion, and honor. The women of the fort committed jauhar (self-immolation) to avoid capture.
Legacy : Kanhad Dev's story and the battle of Jalore are immortalized in the 15th-century poem "Kanhadade Prabandha" by the poet Padmanābha, a significant historical source detailing the Rajput valor and resistance against the Delhi Sultanate imperial forces.
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