Not only in Rajasthan but in Indian culture the name of Panna Dhai is a symbol of motherhood, courage, loyalty and sacrifice. There was unstability in Mewar after, the death of Maharana Sanga. Sanga Ratan Singh ascended the throne but he also died in 1531 AD. Then Vikramaditya became the ruler of Mewar. Due to this and his mother’s behaviour, people and samants were unhappy.
Banveer, son of Prithviraj (Brother of Sanga) murdered Vikramaditya and sat on the throne of Mewar. He also wanted to kill child Udai Singh, younger brother of Vikramaditya to rule over Mewar. Panna Dhai was the Governess of Udai Singh which was the future king or successor of Mewar. Hence by killing him Banveer wanted to secure his kingdom. But Panna Dhai was a brave lady to save Uday Singh, by the feeling of Swami Bhakti, she kept her son Chandan (who was same age of Udai Singh) on the bed. She sent child Udai Singh out of the palace with her faithful servant. As the greedy Banveer came she pointed her finger towards her own son. Banveer thought that Chandan to be Uday Singh and killed him. Thus, Panna Dhai saved the future of Mewar and showed an example when a mother sacrificed her own child. Then she took Udai Singh to Kumbhalgarh, a secured place. Due to immortal sacrifice of Panna Dhai, she has been given the title “Mewar-ki- Veerangna”.
