Maharaja Suraj Mal has been described by a contemporary historian as 'the Plato of the Jat people' and by a modern writer as the 'Jat Ulysses'; because of his political sagacity; steady intellect and clear vision. He is associated with the rise of Jat power; for his love of literature; and for his military and diplomatic achievements.

He died on 25 December 1763 in a war with Najib-ud-dola. At the time of his death Maraja Suraj Mal's Empire included Agra; Dholpur; Mainpuri; Hathras; Aligarh; Etah; Meerut; Rohtak; Bhiwani; Farrukhnagar; Mewat; Rewari; Gurgaon and Mathura. He was succeeded to the throne by his son; Maharaja Jawahar Singh.