Shurapalar, also known as Shurapalar the Radiant, was Raja of the second Harimraj from 1333-1388. Coming into power of the newly reformed Harimraj after the death of his father, Ramapalar II, at only two-years old he spent the next 16 years under the regency of Goshar Goldenpaw, the unofficial first Grand Vizier of the Raj, and then 7 more as "co-emperor" with Goshar. This would come to an end in 1356, with Shurapalar reaching the age of 25 and becoming the official shortly before Goshar died of old age. This transition of power took place amidst the slave revolt of the Republic of Bhuvari which embroiled Rahen in unrest and chaos. After Shurapalar's general's failed to put down the uprising at the Battle of Tanyatta, he was forced to accept the de-facto independence of Bhuvari although he and Rajas afterwards would claim rightful rule well into the 1500s.
Legacy[]
Despite beginning his rein with military and political losses to Bhuvarites and Ruin Kingdoms, many look favorably on him as an excellent leader, administrator, diplomat, and philosopher. Although the Raj did not expand many credit its survival to his ability to stabilize it into a lasting institution. Even now he is widely considered the greatest of the Lotus Court Rajas next to his grandfather Ramapalar the Reunifier.