Rise and Glory History of Halari Visa Oshwals

Author(s): Rati Dodhia
Publisher: Rati Dodhia

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Chapter 12. Migration to Halar
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As the power and the area of the Navanagar kingdom increased the rulers of neighboring kingdoms became fearful and jealous and started plotting to get rid of Jam Rawal. They all got together and decided to attack and defeat Jam Rawal. When they were ready they marched towards Halar and camped on the outskirts of Mithoi village and challenged Jam Rawal to war.
Jam Rawal was not ignorant of all these schemes. He knew ahead of time, therefore he was ready for them. He accepted the challenge, ordered his army to march towards Mithoi. He attacked the enemies' army. Even though the enemies' army was larger, because it had too many commanders controlling the different divisions, they were defeated as they were unable to face the brave, orderly and patriotic army of Jam Rawal. Jam Rawal was victorious. His kingdom remained safe and stable while he was alive.
After the victory of Mithoi, Jam Rawal started spreading his kingdom still wider. He took over the kingdoms of Bhavad, Vagher and Mandana. He passed away in Vikram Samvat 1618.