Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "Rana Punja or Poonja, was the chief of the Bhil tribesman, and one of the most trusted and respected leaders who fought along the side of Maharana Pratap, in the battle of Haldighati (1576). Even after the battle of Haldighati, Punja and his tribesman came forward time and time again, to fight for the freedom of Mewar. Because of such selfless devotion and loyalty, the name of Punja was given a prefix 'Rana' which is the original form of address for the Maharana himself. The entire Bhil tribe, even today, is highly regarded by the citizens and the Mewar family. At the time of succession, a Bhil tribesman must honour the new Maharana with a tilak (marking on the forehead) of his own blood. It is only then that the new Maharana will be universally recognised as successor. The Bhils are also represented on the Mewar Coat of Arms, standing side by side with a Rajput."@en }
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- Rao_Poonja abstract "Rana Punja or Poonja, was the chief of the Bhil tribesman, and one of the most trusted and respected leaders who fought along the side of Maharana Pratap, in the battle of Haldighati (1576). Even after the battle of Haldighati, Punja and his tribesman came forward time and time again, to fight for the freedom of Mewar. Because of such selfless devotion and loyalty, the name of Punja was given a prefix 'Rana' which is the original form of address for the Maharana himself. The entire Bhil tribe, even today, is highly regarded by the citizens and the Mewar family. At the time of succession, a Bhil tribesman must honour the new Maharana with a tilak (marking on the forehead) of his own blood. It is only then that the new Maharana will be universally recognised as successor. The Bhils are also represented on the Mewar Coat of Arms, standing side by side with a Rajput.".
- Q7293686 abstract "Rana Punja or Poonja, was the chief of the Bhil tribesman, and one of the most trusted and respected leaders who fought along the side of Maharana Pratap, in the battle of Haldighati (1576). Even after the battle of Haldighati, Punja and his tribesman came forward time and time again, to fight for the freedom of Mewar. Because of such selfless devotion and loyalty, the name of Punja was given a prefix 'Rana' which is the original form of address for the Maharana himself. The entire Bhil tribe, even today, is highly regarded by the citizens and the Mewar family. At the time of succession, a Bhil tribesman must honour the new Maharana with a tilak (marking on the forehead) of his own blood. It is only then that the new Maharana will be universally recognised as successor. The Bhils are also represented on the Mewar Coat of Arms, standing side by side with a Rajput.".