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The Chauhans of Sirohi, also known as the Devda Chauhans, were a Rajput dynasty that ruled the Sirohi state in the southern part of Rajasthan from the 14th to the 20th century CE. They were a branch of the Songara Chauhan clan, and claimed descent from Rao Deoraj, a son of Rao Lakhan of Nadol, …
Jalore was called Jabalipur because it was the penance place of sage Jabali. Jalore Fort is situated on Songiri hill. That is why it is also called Songadh, Suvarnagiri and Kanchangiri. Due to abundance of Jaal trees it was called Jalore. The Chauhans of Jalore, also known as the Chauhans of Jalore in vernacular legends, …
The Chauhans of Nadol, also known as the Chahamanas of Naddula, were a Rajput dynasty that ruled the Marwar region of Rajasthan from the 10th to the 12th century CE. They were an offshoot of the Shakambhari Chahamana dynasty, and their capital was Naddula (present-day Nadol). They expanded their kingdom through wars and alliances with …
India in the 16th century was a land of turmoil and conflict, where powerful rulers competed for supremacy and influence. Among them, two names stand out: Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan emperor who overthrew the Mughals and established the Sur dynasty, and Rao Maldev, the Rajput king of Marwar who expanded his domain through 52 …
Ranthambore was ruled by the Chauhan dynasty. Here’s the History of Chauhans’ in Rajasthan. This article presents the history of the Chauhans in Rajasthan, focusing on the mighty Chauhan Kings of Ranthambore. Govindraj (1194 AD) Fact Description Relation Son of Prithviraj Chauhan Achievement Established independent Chauhan state in Ranthambore in 1194 AD Notable Event Initially …
Origin of Chauhans Popular Theories on the Origin of Chauhans There are various popular theories regarding the origin of Chauhans, each supported by historical texts, inscriptions, and scholars. The key theories include: Theory Description Sources Fire Pit Theory Chauhans, along with three other Rajput clans (Chalukya, Parmar, Pratihar), are said to have emerged from a …
The ancient names of Bikaner were Jangaldesh and Ratighati. The capital of Jangaldesh was Ahichhatrapur. Rathore dynasty ruled in Bikaner. Ruling Kings in Bikaner Rao Bika of Bikaner (1465-1504 AD) Construction works at Bika’s time Rao Lunkaran (1505 – 1526 AD) Rao Jaitsi (1526-1541 AD) Rao Kalyanmal (1541 – 1574 AD) Maharaja Raisingh (1574 – …
Marwar was ruled by the Rathore dynasty. At the time of independence of India from British, the princely state of Marwar was the largest princely state of Rajasthan in terms of area. Historians have different views regarding the origin of Rathores. According to the books of Bhato, Rathore is the child of Hiranyakashyap. In the …
Mewar is a region in present-day Rajasthan state of India, which has a rich and glorious history. Mewar was ruled by the Guhila dynasty, also known as the Guhilas of Mewar, from the 8th to the 14th century CE. Suryavanshi Guhil were the Hindu rulers. Among the 24 branches of this dynasty, the Guhils of Mewar were …
Introduction to the Rajasthan “Rajasthan” means the place of kings, just by hearing its name, you must have realized that this state is rich and prosperous in terms of cultural wealth, devotion and valor. Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms of area (after the division of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh). It is …