Hamir was the most important ruler amongst the Chauhan kings. We come to know this from Hamir Mahakavya written by Naychandra Suri. Hamir was an ambitious ruler and at the time of his taking up throne, there was political turmoil in Delhi. In this situation, being free from the rulers of Delhi, Hamir began with his success journey. By 1291 CE he came out glorious and powemil. He won a lot of states and included them under his empire and charged only tax from some of them.
