Bhama Shah (1547–1600) was a noted general, minister and close aide of Maharana Pratap. Bhama Shah is well known for providing his wealth to Maharana Pratap, when Maharana had become financially weak and was at the point of starvation. The funds provided by Bhama Shah allowed him to restore his army and much of his territory.
Bhamashah was born on 28th June 1547 (according to page 259 in Veer Vinod by Shyamal Das) in an Jain family. His father Bharmal Kawedia was Qiledar of Ranthambore Fort appointed by Rana Sanga and was later prime minister under Maharana Udai Singh II.
Bhama Shah was a great general, adviser, minister of Mewar, who was later promoted to post of Prime Minister of Mewar by Maharana Pratap, to whom he served as close aide and confidant.He along with his younger brother Tarachand fought in several battles for Mewar. Tarachand who was four years younger to Bhama shah was also an able administrator, valiant fighter and commanded the forces of Mewar on several occasions like his elder brother Bhamashah.
He was noted for his statesmanship, war skills, patriotism and generosity.
A commemorative postage stamp on PERSONALITY SERIES: RAJA BHAMASHAH was issued on 31 Dec 2000.
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