Bhama Shah (1542–1600) was a noted general, minister and close aide of Maharana Pratap.
well known for providing his wealth to Maharana Pratap, when Pratap had become financial weak and were to the point of starvation. The funds were enough to restore his army (1/n)

He was born in 1542 in an Jain shwetambar family.
His father Bharmal Kawedia was Qiledar of Ranthambore Fort and was later prime minister under Maharana Udai Singh II.
He was a great general, adviser, minister of Mewar,promoted to post of Prime Minister (2/n)

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. (3/n)

Bhama Shah was the nagar seth of Chittor.
Bhama shah and his brother Tarachand, presented their wealth which was saved to Build A Jain Temple. consisting of 2,00,00,000 gold coins and 25,00,00,000 silver rupees to maharana Pratap, for fighting agaisnt Akhbar (4/n)

Bhama shah was promoted to the post of the Prime Minister by Maharana Pratap and Tarachand was appointed as a Governor of 'Godwad' region after the battle of Haldighati in which he also fought bravely side by side of Bhama Shah. (5/n)

Tarachand governed the region of 'Godwad' very ably up to the time of his death. He was given an independent charge of this region and hence was bestowed the title of 'Thakur'. 'Sadri' was founded by Tarachand which is considered as gate way of Mewar to Marwar.(6/n)

Bhama shah died in 1600 and at the time of his death he was in-charge of Mewar's treasury under Amar Singh I. Descendants of Bhama Shah also served as prime ministers of the Maharanas of Udaipur for a few generations. (7/n)

His son Jiwashah was the chief during the rule of Maharana Amar Singh, and grandson Akshayraj was the prime minister during the rule of Maharana Karan Singh and his descendant Rana Jagat Singh. His descendants still live in Udaipur (8/n)

Because of Him many Jain Temples were build and saved in Rajasthan. He himself has renovated many Jain temples in his lifetime.

There is a memorial in Udaipur in honour of the great patriot. Government of India has issued a postage stamp in his honor in year 2000.(9/n)

The Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation has instituted the "Bhama shah Award". This award was instituted to honour Rajasthan students achieving the top position by securing the highest percentage in select facilities from amongst all the universities of Rajasthan,(10/n)

In recognition of selfless sacrifice, astute financial management, and devotion to duty. The Annual State Award consists of a cash award of ₹2,001 (US$28), a commemorative medal and a Merit certificate.[4]

A Bhamashah Yojana has been started on his name by Rajasthan(11/n)

Wherein free Ration and Utilities are distributed to poor households. Infact card itself is known as Bhamashah Card!

No other Patriot has been seen on this land, which can match the standards he had raised.

He was living legend, true Jain and Deshbhakt!
(12/n)

Adding another Tweet or say a souvenir received to me from the descendant of Shri Bhamashahji kawedia and Shri Tarachandji kawedia as a goodwill gesture.

I am feeling blessed today.

Thank you, sir, for such great honour. (13/n)