THE FOLLOWERS OF RAMAPIR

Maldev - Rupande

In V.S. 1515 (1459 A.D.) Rao Jodha Raval built Jhodpur in Rajasthan. In V.S. 1544 (1488 A.D.) Maldevji was enthroned. He was a kind-hearted ruler. He conquered Ajmer and Nagor. He built a fort in Sirohi. His wife was Rupande. They met Jesal - Toral on Ashadh Sudi 2 at a place called "Dhanva Tekra" on the border of Kutch and Marwad in Rajasthan. Then they went on a pilgrimage to Ramdevra and on their return brought Jesal - Toral as guests. Maldevji ruled for 41 years up to V.S. 1585 (1573 A.D.) Both the king and queen were sincere devotees of Ramapir and became famous for their efforts to spread the message of Ramapir throughout Rajasthan.