In addition to ruling Mandore, Rao Ranmal also became the administrator of Mewar to assist Maharana Mokal (father of Rana Kumbha).

After the assassination of Maharana Mokal by two brothers (Chacha and Mera) in 1433, Ranmal continued as administrator of Mewar at the side of Rana Kumbha.

Rao Jodha sent emissaries to Deshnoke to request Karni Mata to grace the occasion and herself apply the Tilak.

On the request of the assemblage, Karniji's son Punya Raj, on her behalf, performed the ceremony and applied the Raj-Tilak.

[3] Rao Jodha's father was murdered in Chittor by the Sisodia's after which he escaped with his men, he was pursued by Rawat Chunda, an uncle of Kumbha.

The Delhi Sultanate took advantage of Rao Jodha's war with Rana Kumbha and captured several Rathore strongholds including Nagaur, Jhalor and Siwana.

Rao Jodha formed an alliance with several Rajput clans including the Deora's and Bhati's and attacked the Delhi army, he succeeded in capturing Merta, Phalodi, Pokran, Bhadrajun, Sojat, Jaitaran, Siwana, parts of Nagaur and Godwar from the Delhi Sultanate.

Rao Jodha raised the political strength of the Rathores to such an extent that even Rana Kumbha sought an alliance with him.

[3] One day in Samvat 1510 (1453 AD), Karniji sent a message to Rao Jodha asking him to promptly reach Deshnoke with as many Rathores as he could muster.

"[3] Jodha next camped at Bengati where Harbuji Sankhla, one of the five well-known holy men of Rajasthan, played host.

While departing, Harbuji told Jodha he will suffer no defeat so long as he has Sri Karniji's blessings and that he shall reconquer his heritage.

Chidia-tunk, a high rocky ridge, nine km to the south of Mandore was an obvious choice for the new city of Jodhpur.

The natural elevation was enhanced by a fortress of staggering proportions, to which Rao Jodha's successors added over the centuries.

The other gates include the Jai Pol, built by Maharaja Man Singh in 1806, following his victory over the armies of Jaipur and Bikaner.

[7] Jodha's wife Rani Hadi Jasmade built Ranisar tank, which is now within walls of Mehrangarh fort.