In 1539, a chieftain from Mewar visited Kumbhalgarh, and Udai went to receive him. This led to rumors spreading that Udai may still have been alive. In 1540, Udai and a considerable force from Mewar, marched into Chittor to reclaim his throne. Banvir sent out an army to repel the attack, but he was defeated, it is unclear whether he was killed in the battle or sent into exile. Udai Singh was crowned the 12th Rana of the Sisodia Dynasty. His eldest son and successor Maharana Pratap was born in the same year.