Chapter 33: The Embers of Revenge – Amar Singh’s Oath
The smoke of Chittorgarh still lingered in the air as Amar Singh rode through the rugged, unforgiving terrain of the Aravalli Mountains. His body bore the marks of battle—cuts, bruises, and a deep wound where a Mughal spear had pierced his side. Yet, his spirit remained unbroken.
Mewar had fallen, but Mewar was not dead.
As he glanced back at the burning ruins of Chittorgarh in the distance, his grip tightened on his sword. His homeland had been ravaged, his people slaughtered—but this was not the end. He swore upon his ancestors, upon the blood of the Rajputs who had fallen, that he would reclaim what was lost.
But first, he needed to rebuild.
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1. The Journey Through the Aravalli – A Kingdom in Exile
The escape had not been easy. With only a handful of warriors by his side, Amar Singh had to navigate through the harsh, rocky passes of the Aravalli, avoiding Mughal patrols. The mountains, however, had always been a stronghold for Rajputs—a place of survival, of strategy.
✔ Every night, they moved silently, their steps blending with the whispers of the wind.
✔ Every meal was scavenged or hunted, their survival instincts sharpening with every passing day.
✔ Every warrior who had survived the siege of Chittorgarh carried a fire in his heart, ready to ignite at Amar Singh's command.
By the time they reached Kumbhalgarh, a fortress still under Mewar's control, the men were tired but determined. This would be the new stronghold, the heart of their resistance.
As they approached, the gates opened, and the remaining Rajput chieftains, soldiers, and families who had escaped the Mughal onslaught rushed to greet Amar Singh.
One of the elders, Rawat Chundawat, placed a hand on Amar's shoulder. "You live, Amar Singh. Mewar lives."
Amar Singh nodded, his jaw tightening. "Mewar lives—but it will not be free until every Mughal invader is driven out of our lands."
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2. Gathering the Ashes – A New Army for Mewar
Amar Singh knew that winning a war was not about strength alone—it was about strategy, about patience, about striking at the right moment.
✔ He could not face the Mughals head-on—not yet.
✔ He needed numbers, weapons, alliances.
Thus, he set out on three critical missions:
(1) Rallying the Remaining Rajput Clans
✔ Many Rajput chieftains had been hesitant to resist the Mughals after Chittorgarh's fall.
✔ Amar Singh personally visited each one, reminding them of their duty, their honor.
✔ One by one, the clans swore loyalty to him, pledging their warriors, their resources, their lives.
(2) Forging an Unbreakable Supply Chain
✔ War required weapons, food, medicine—Mewar had to be self-sufficient.
✔ Blacksmiths were gathered, hidden forges established deep within the mountains.
✔ Farmers and traders were protected, ensuring a steady supply of grain and goods.
✔ Secret transport routes were mapped out, allowing supplies to be moved without Mughal detection.
(3) Creating the Silent Hand – The Intelligence Network
✔ Information was the key to victory.
✔ Amar Singh formed a network of spies, disguised as traders, priests, and even Mughal soldiers.
✔ These spies infiltrated enemy camps, learning about Mughal troop movements, weaknesses, and internal conflicts.
As the months passed, Mewar's silent army grew in the shadows.
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3. The Return of an Old Ally – The Bhils of Mewar
Amar Singh knew that Mewar's forests and mountains had always been the domain of the Bhils—the fierce tribal warriors who had once fought alongside Rajputs.
Now, he needed them again.
✔ He traveled deep into the wilderness, meeting with Bhil chieftains.
✔ He spoke not as a king, but as a warrior seeking justice.
✔ In return for their loyalty, he promised them freedom from Mughal oppression.
Moved by his words, thousands of Bhil warriors joined the cause, bringing with them their unmatched skill in guerrilla warfare, archery, and survival tactics.
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4. The First Strike – A Message to the Mughals
After months of preparation, the time for patience was over.
✔ A Mughal caravan, carrying gold and supplies, moved through the narrow passes of Mewar.
✔ Amar Singh led the attack.
✔ Rajput warriors struck like lightning, emerging from the cliffs, cutting down Mughal soldiers before they could react.
✔ Within minutes, the caravan was destroyed—its supplies seized, its survivors left to crawl back to the Mughal commanders with a warning.
✔ Mewar was not broken.
✔ Mewar would not kneel.
✔ The war had just begun.
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5. A War of Shadows – The Rajput Resistance Begins
Amar Singh knew that open battle would be suicide—so he waged a war of shadows instead.
✔ Small Rajput forces ambushed Mughal patrols, disrupting their supply lines.
✔ Spies spread rumors of rebellion, making the Mughals paranoid, forcing them to waste resources hunting ghosts.
✔ Mughal tax collectors disappeared, their bodies found days later, their coffers emptied.
The once mighty Mughal Empire now found itself bleeding from a thousand cuts.
Jahangir, enraged by the resistance, sent Abdullah Khan to crush the rebellion. But Amar Singh was waiting.
✔ He would not fight a war the Mughals expected.
✔ He would not fight on their terms.
✔ He would turn Mewar into a battlefield where every shadow held a dagger, where every road led to death.
The tide was turning.
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6. The Oath of Blood – Amar Singh's Final Vow
One night, under the full moon, Amar Singh stood before his warriors—his Rajputs, his Bhils, his spies, his people.
He unsheathed his sword and raised it high.
✔ "We are Mewar!"
✔ "We will not forget! We will not forgive!"
✔ "For every brother lost, we will take ten of theirs!"
✔ "For every drop of Rajput blood spilled, we will drown them in their own!"
✔ "Chittorgarh will rise again! Mewar will rise again!"
The warriors roared in unison, their voices shaking the mountains.
✔ The war had begun.
✔ The Rajput resistance had awakened.
✔ And this time, the Mughals would pay the price.
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