Maharaja Surajmal was one of the key figures responsible for building the India of the eighteenth century. He was born at a time when the politics of North India was in turmoil and the country was gripped by destructive forces. Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali killed a large number of humans and cows in North India and destroyed pilgrimages and temples. There was no one to stop the invaders coming from the country. The Mughal, who had become devoid of money, neither left the throne of Delhi nor could stop the invaders coming from Afghanistan
At that time, the powerful Rajput kingdoms of North India were grappling with the teeth of the Marathas. The Marathas themselves were also embroiled in a battle for leadership. The Holkars, the Scindias, the Gaikwads and the Bhonsles were ravaging the villages of North India. When one Maratha Sardar had gone with Chauth and Sardeshmukhi, the other used to come. From big maharajas to small zamindars, there was a bad situation. Jats and Marathas fearlessly robbed the palaces of Delhi, the capital of India. When this was the plight of the rulers, who would have protected the common man? The soul of India was crying out with pity.
Due to thieves and plundering, every activity of public life – agriculture, animal husbandry, cottage business, trade, education, rituals and charity had come to a standstill. Craftsmen, musicians, painters, dancers and artists worshiping various arts used to beg in the streets begging. There was no one to take care of the poor, the helpless, the sick, the old, women and children. The birth of Maharaja Surajmal in such a ghastly darkness was a wonderful event in the history of North India.
He revived faith and commitment in politics. Provided work to thousands of craftsmen and workers. Braj Bhoomi was brought back its eroded glory. By driving out the Rohels, Balochs and Afghans from the green areas of Ganga-Yamuna, the farmers got their land back and turned the Braj land, which was destroyed in every way, into a rice bowl. He introduced the Mughals and the dreaded foreign invaders to Indian power and extended his father's small jagir not only to Bharatpur, Mathura, Ballabhgarh and Agra, but by becoming the lord of vast areas from Chambal to Yamuna and gave protection to the subjects.
In this short booklet, an attempt has been made to convey the same contribution of Maharaja Surajmal to the younger generation of India. Hope this book will inspire today's young generation to know about the glory of Maharaja Surajmal and find their way without losing patience in the most difficult situations. Goswami Tulsidas has written in Ramcharit Manas- 'Nahi Asat Sam Patak Punja. King Surajmal never left the side of truth. Every person needs to take inspiration from his life character.
Today, for those who have the responsibility of running the country, Maharaja Surajmal can also prove to be a source of inspiration for those who have done the work of giving shelter to their enemies in calamity and never giving up purity in public life. did. Today, if India has to revive itself, then it is necessary for the leaders of the country to include purity and honesty in private life and public life like Maharaja Surajmal.
-Doctor. Mohanlal Gupta