Pajawan

Pajawan
Maharaja of Amber
5th Raja of Amber
Reign22 March 1070 – 20 May 1094
PredecessorRaja Janddeo Kachwaha
SuccessorRaja Malesi Kachwaha
BornAmber, India
Died(1094-05-20)20 May 1094
Names
Maharaja Pajawan Rai Kacchwaha
HouseKachhwaha
FatherRaja Janddeo Kacchwaha
ReligionHinduism

Pajawan (died 20 May 1094), also known as Pajjun was the 5th ruler of the Kingdom of Amber. He belonged to the Kachhwaha Rajput clan which had migrated to Rajputana in the early 12th century. He was married to Prithviraj Chauhan's cousin and was a prominent and trusted general of Prithviraj. Pajawan fought 64 important battles in his military career.