Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c20.s3.222

v1.c20.s3.222

Deposition of Rāna Banbīr Singh.—Deserted by all, Banbir held out in the capital ; but his minister admitted, under the garb of a reinforcement with supplies, a thousand resolute adherents of the prince : the keepers of the gates were surprised and slain, and the *an* of Udai Singh was proclaimed. Banbir was even permitted to retire with his family and his wealth. He sought refuge in the Deccan, and the Bhonslas of Nagpur are said to derive their origin from this spurious branch of Chitor.¹