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on condition that when he would become the Sultan of Gujarat, the permission to renovate the temple of Shatrunjay be given. After the death of Sultan Muzaffar Shah in 1531 A.D. his son Sikandar Shah succeeded to the throne of Gujarat. His other brothers including Bahadur Khah rebelled. After a few days Bahadur Shah became the Sultan. Karma Shah appeard before him and received a Firman for undertaking renovation. In spite of the opposition of the local officers, this work was completed in V.E. 1587 when festivities were arranged at large scale. Several Jain Sanghs from Gujarat and Rajasthan attended. Karma Shah had two wives from whom he had a son Bhikham and four daughters. The words Rajya-Vyapar-Bhar-Dhoraya used for Karma Shah, prove that he held a good position in the court of Maharana Ratna singh of Mewar.
Bhama Shah ;
Bhama Shah the faithful Pradhan of Maharana Pratap is remembered throughout the country with great reverence and affection for his act of munificence and bravery. He was the son of Bharmal Kavadiya76 of Alwar. The Lunka-gachchha Pattavali (belaging to the tradition of Nagaur), of the 17th century A.D. throws some light on the achievements of his family known as Kavadia. Bharmal was a Kiladar of Ranathambhor during the time of Sanga and moved to Chittor on its fall at the hands of Sher Shan Sur. He had 2 sons named Bhama-Shah and TaraChand. The author of the above Pattavali pronounces a fulsom eulogy of their generosity and gallantry. Maharana Pratap recognising their ability and administrative capabilities, appointed Bhama Shah as his Pradhan and Tara Chand as an officer incharge of Godawar. Both these brothers performed deeds of great bravery and valour during the battle of Haldighati. After 1580 A.D. when Pratap left Mewar, Bhama Shah appeared before him at village Chuliya and presented all his accumulated wealth for the cause of his country. It is said that this amount was sufficient
76. Vir-vinod p. 251/History of Mewar by the Author p. 238/Etihasik-Sodh
Sangrah by the Author pp. 68/Sukh Sampati Ray Bhandhari-Oswalon ka Itihas p. 74.
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