Rana (IAST: Rāṇā, Sanskrit: राणा) is a historical title denoting an absolute Hindu monarch[1] in the Indian subcontinent. Today, it is used as a hereditary name in the Indian subcontinent. "Rana" was formerly used as a title of martial sovereignty by Rajput kings in India.[2]Rani is the title for the wife of a rana or a female monarch. It also applies to the wife of a raja. Compound titles include rana sahib, ranaji, raj rana,rana bahadur, and maharana.
Usage in the Indian subcontinent
"Rana" was formerly used as a title of martial sovereignty by Rajput kings in India.[2] Sisodia rulers of Mewar used the title of Mahārāṇā (महाराणा) extensively in their royal charters.[3] Today, members of some Rajput clans in Indian subcontinent use it as a hereditary title. In Pakistan, mostly Muslims—but also some Hindus in Sindh (present-day Pakistan)—use it as a hereditary title.[4]Amarkot, a state in Sindh, has a Hindu Thakur Sodha Rajput ruler who uses the title.[5]
The Rana is a title used by different Rajput clans across India, Pakistan and Nepal. In India and Nepal, they are predominantly Hindus.[12][13][14]
Rana rule in Nepal
The Rana rule in Nepal from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s saw a whole century of oppression of Nepalese who became Buddhist monks. The first victims were Nepalese Mahayana (Tibetans) who converted to Buddhism, then Theravada Buddhism in the "History of Theravada Buddhism in Nepal" to stop their discriminatory practices.[15]
^Kale, Rohit Pralhadrao (24 May 2018). Rajwata: Aavishkar Gad Killayacha. New Delhi, India, Asia: FSP Media Publications. pp. Sinhagad was captured from the Koli tribal chieftain, Nag Naik, by Muhammad bin Tughlaq in 1328 AD. Shahaji Bhosale, as the commander of Ibrahim Adil Shah I, was entrusted with the control of the Pune region. His son Shivaji, however.