Maharaja Suheldev

Subject: Medieval history

Context: PM laid down the foundation stone of Maharaja Suhuldeve Memorial and development work of Chittauralake in Bahraich district UP.

Concept:

Maharaja Suheldev is an 11th-Century ruler who killed Ghaznavid general SalarMasud and credited to halt spread of Islam in the region
Suheldev was a legendary medieval-era warrior-king.
He is mentioned in Mirat-i-Masudi (written by Abdur Rahman Chishti). According to the legend, Suhaldev was the eldest son of King Mordhwaj of Shravasti, during the 11th
Though his historical existence is not so much known, he is today popular as a caste icon among the Rajbhars (OBC) and the Pasis (second largest Dalit caste in U.P.), both of whom have been competing for his legacy.