There, he was welcomed and given a place at court by the ruler of the state, Rana Lakha Singh, who was the husband of Ranmal's sister Hansa Bai. The prince rapidly gained influence at the Mewari court, with his power reaching its zenith following the death of Lakha Singh in 1421.

Hansa Bai, due to the minority of her young son Mokal Singh, entreated Ranmal to administer the state on behalf