Rajputs, c.1860 AD

The Rajputs are a community of Hindus belonging to the Kshattriya or warrior caste. Apart from being an important factor in the social life of the rajputs themselves, their patrilineage-based clan system is also of interest for certain other reasons: land tenure studies in the Indian state of Rajasthan and tracing of ancient population shifts are only two fields where this topic would be of interest. Image File history File links Rajputs. ... Image File history File links Rajputs. ... Rajputs (anonymous, c. ... A Hindu, as pre modern definition is an adherent of philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the predominant religious, philosophical and cultural system of the Indian subcontinent and the island of Bali. ... According to the Sanskrit a Kshatriya is the caste of princes and warriors, conquerors, one of four varna. ... Rajasthan (राजस्थान) is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. ...

The main lineages

The rajputs are divided into 36 clans, each clan belonging to one of three basic lineages (vanshas or vamshas): See also Clan (computer gaming) A clan is a group of people united by kinship and descent, which is defined by perceived descent from a common ancestor. ...

1. the Suryavanshi lineage, claiming descent from Surya, the Hindu Sun-god;
2. the Chandravanshi lineage, claiming descent from Chandra, the Hindu Moon-god;
3. the Agnivanshi lineage, claiming descent from Agni, the Hindu god of fire

Some scholars also include Nagavanshi, Rishivanshi, and Vayuvanshi as separate lineages. The "Yaduvanshi" lineage is actually a major branch of the "Chandravanshi" lineage: the hindu god Krishna belonged to the Chandravansha, and his supposed descendents form the Yaduvansha clan; others who claim descent from the moon-god but not from Krishna form the existing chandravansha lineage. One of the three Rajput Dynasties, the others being Chandravanshi and Nagakul The film explains some thing about reincarnation, The nagakul queen lost her husband long time ago and when he reincarnates as a human, she claims him back. ... This article is in need of attention. ... A Hindu, as pre modern definition is an adherent of philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the predominant religious, philosophical and cultural system of the Indian subcontinent and the island of Bali. ... The Chandravanshi (translated as lunar race) is one of the three main Kshatriyas races, or lineages (vansha), the others being the Suryavanshi (solar race) and Agnivanshi (fire race). Chandravanshi people were those, according to the Historian C.V.Vaidya, who adopted system of counting the Varna and period based on... This article is about the Hindu moon deity. ... A Hindu, as pre modern definition is an adherent of philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the predominant religious, philosophical and cultural system of the Indian subcontinent and the island of Bali. ... The Agni-kunda legend attempts to explain the origin of some or all of the Rajaputas. ... Agni is a Hindu deity. ... A Hindu, as pre modern definition is an adherent of philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the predominant religious, philosophical and cultural system of the Indian subcontinent and the island of Bali. ... Krishna (कृष्ण in Devanagari, IAST ) is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu. ...

Clan organization

Each of these Vamshas or lineages is divided into several clans (kula), all of whom claim direct patrilineage for a remote but common male ancestor who supposedly belonged to that Vamsha. Some of these thirty-six main clans are further subdivided into shakhas or "branches", again based on the same principle of patrilineage. Shakha (IAST ), literally branch or limb, is the Sanskrit term for a recension or version of Vedic texts according to a particular school. ...

An example: Thus for instance, a present-day bearer of the surname "Chundawat" belongs to the Chundawat shakha of the larger Sisodia Kula, which in turn is a subset of the larger Guhilot clan, in turn part of the Suryavamshi lineage. Furthermore, all Chundawats belong to the patrilineage of a certain Rao Chunda, who was a direct male-line descendent of a definite male ancestor (in this case, Rana Hamir of Mewar) who belonged to the patrilineage of a certain Guha, believed to be the father of the Guhilot clan. The Sesodia (also known as Sisodia or Sisodhya) are a Rajput clan who ruled the kingdom of Mewar in Rajasthan. ...

Each shakha or basic sub-clan has its individual genealogical creed, describing the essential peculiarities, religious tenets and original domicile of the clan. This creed is a touchstone of traditional affinities and also provides all information governing the laws of intermarriage.

Only about twelve of the thirty-six main rajput clans are subdivided into sub-clans. These clans are: Guhila, Parmara, Chauhan, Solanki, Rathore, Tomara, BirGoojur, Pratihara, Jhala, Yadu, Katchwaha, and Gor. The various subdivisions of these clans are detailed below. The Sisodia(or Sisodya) are a Rajput clan who ruled the kingdom of Mewar in Rajasthan. ... Parmara was a medieval Kingdom in Northern India. ... The Chauhans or Chahamana are a clan who ruled parts of northern India in the Middle Ages. ... For the English cricketer, See Vikram Solanki The Solanki or Chalukya is a Hindu Gurjar,Rajput dynasty of India, who ruled the kingdom of Gujarat from the 10th to the 13th centuries. ... The Rathore or Rathor (Sanskrit Rashtrakuta) are a Rajput clan from western Rajasthan in India. ... The Tomara or Tomar were a clan of Rajputs who ruled states in northern India during the 8th -12th and the 15th-16th centuries. ... The Bargujar are an Indian social group, a branch of rajputs, fighters always leading an attack ,known as Harawal unfoutunately their numbers were greatly reduced due to heavy causalities. ... The Pratiharas, also called the Gurjara-Pratiharas were an Indian dynasty who ruled kingdoms in Rajasthan and northern India from the sixth to the eleventh centuries. ... Jhala is a chandravanshi rajput kula (clan). ... Yadu is the name of one of the five Aryan clans mentioned in the Rig Veda. ... The Kachwaha (also Kachhwaha or Kachhvaha) are a Rajput clan who formerly ruled the kingdom of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. ... Gora or Gor is a clan or gotra of Jats found in north India. ...

The other twenty-four clans are 'Eka' and are not divided further. These are: Sengar, Balla, Khurwur, Chawura, Dahima, Dahiya, Byce, Gherwal, Nikumpa, Dewut, Joiya, Sikerwal, Dabia, Doda, Mori, Mokarra, Abhirra, Kalchoruk, Agnipala, Aswariya, Hool, Manutwal, Mallia and Chhahil.

Prominent Rajput clans & their main centers

• Suryavanshi
  • Sikarwar: Agra
  • Guhila (Guhilote)
    • Sisodia
      • Chundawat: Salumber
      • Ranawat: Chittor/Udaipur
      • Ahra or Aharya: Dungarpur, Banswara
      • Saktawat
  • Kachwaha: Narwar, Jaipur
    • Naruka: Alwar
    • Kalyanot
    • Rajawat
    • Shekhawat: Sikar, Khetri
    • Jasrotia: Jasrot
  • Rathore: Kannauj, Marwar/Jodhpur, Idar, Bikaner
    • Kumpawat: Bagri
    • Khokra
    • Jaitawat
    • Karnot
• Agnivanshi
  • Chauhan: Ajmer
    • Deora: Sirohi
    • Hada: Hadoti (Bundi, Kota), Ranthambore
    • Bhaduria: Bhadawar
    • Songara (Sonigurra): Jalore
  • Solanki: Anahilawad (Patan)
    • Baghel: Rewa
  • Paramara (Parmar/Ponwar): Danta, Dhar
    • Dodia: Piploda
  • Pratihara (Parihara): Kannauj, Nagod
• Chandravanshi
  • Bhatti: Jaisalmer
  • Bundela: Orchha
  • Chandela: Mahoba, Khajuraho, Bilaspur
  • Chavda: Anhilwara
  • Joiya: Bahawalpur, Multan, Sindh (Pakistan) Bikaner
  • Dahia: Haryana
  • Katoch: Kangra
  • Jhala: Jhalavad, Dhrangadhra
  • Jadeja: Kutch, Nawanagar
  • Banaphar: Mahoba
    • Pathania: Uttaranchal
  • Tomara (Tuar): Delhi, Gwalior

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The Kachwaha (also Kachhwaha or Kuchhwaha from the Sanskrit Kacchapaghata) are a Kshatriya/Rajput clan hailing from the Indian state of Rajasthan. ... Narwar is a historic town and fort just east of the Kali Sindh River in district Shivpuri of Madhya Pradesh in India. ... Also known as the Pink City, Jaipur has a long, rich and colorful history. ... Alwar or Ulwar was a princely state in India during the time of British rule, in what is now Rajasthan. ... Kalyanot is a shakha of kacchwaha rajputs. ... Rajawat is a shakha of suryavanshi rajput kula kachwaha. ... Shekhawat is the name of a branch of the Guhilote clan of Suryavanshi rajputs. ... Sikar is a town and district place in the state of Rajasthan in India. ... Khetri is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. ... Jasrotia is a shakha of suryavanshi rajput kula kachwaha Categories: | | | ... The Rathore or Rathor (Sanskrit Rashtrakuta) are a Rajput clan from western Rajasthan in India. ... Kanauj, or Kannauj, is an ancient city of Uttar Pradesh state of India (1991 pop. ... Marwar is the southwest region of Rajasthan in India that lies in Thar Desert. ... Jodhpur seen from Mehrangarh Fort. ... Idar is a town in the Sabarkantha district of Gujarat, India, located about 20 km north of Himatnagar and 25 km from Gujarats border with Rajasthan. ... Bikaner is a city in north-western Rajasthan state in western India. ... Kumpawat is a shakha of suryavanshi rajput kula rathore. ... Khokra is a shakha of suryavanshi rajput kula rathore. ... Jaitawat is a shakha of suryavanshi rajput kula rathore. ... Karnot is a shakha of suryavanshi rajput kula rathore. ... Agni-kunda, also Agni-kula or Agnivanshi (Sanskrit fire-born or fire-clan), is one of the three main lineages (vansha) of Kshatriyas. ... The Chauhans or Chahamana are a clan who ruled parts of northern India in the Middle Ages. ... Ajmer, or Ajmere, is a city in Ajmer District in Indias Rajasthan state. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Sirohi is a city in southern Rajasthan state in western India. ... Hada are a shakha of chauhan rajputs. ... Hadoti, also known as Hadauti, Hadaoli, or Hadavati, is a region of Rajasthan state in western India. ... Bundi is a city of approximately 74,000 inhabitants in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan state in northwest India. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Kota (India). ... Ranthambore is a wildlife sanctuary, about 500 kms from Jaipur, in Rajasthan, India. ... Bhaduria is a shakha of agnivanshi rajput kula Chauhan. ... Sonigurra is a shakha of agnivanshi rajput kula Chauhan. ... Jalor, also known as Jalore is a city in Rajasthan state of western India. ... 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Orchha (or Urchha) is a town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh state, India. ... Chandela or Chandel is a gotra found in Rajputs in India. ... Mahoba is a town and district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, in the Bundelkhand region. ... Sculpture from a temple at Khajuraho Hermit monk performing auparashtika on a princely visitor. ... Bilaspur is a location in the state of himachal Pradesh, India. ... The Chavda Kingdom was a Hindu Rajput dynasty which ruled northern Gujarat from 746 to 942. ... Patan is a city in Gujarat state of western India. ... Bikaner is a city in north-western Rajasthan state in western India. ... Haryana (Hindi: ) is a state in north India. ... Katoch is a chandravanshi rajput kula. ... Kangra Kangra is the most populous district of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. ... Jhala is a chandravanshi rajput kula (clan). ... Jhalawar is a city in southeastern Rajasthan. ... Dhrangadhra is a modern town in the Surendranagar District of Gujarat. ... Jadeja is a chandravanshi rajput kula. ... Kutch (Kuchchh) District, State of Gujarat Kutch (also spelled Cutch, Kachh, Kachch and even Kachchh) is a district of Gujarat state in western India. ... Jamnagar is a city in the western Indian state of Gujarat, and serves as the capital of the Jamnagar district. ... Banaphar is a chandravanshi rajput kula. ... Mahoba is a town and district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, in the Bundelkhand region. ... Pathania is a shakha of chandravanshi rajput kula Banaphar. ... Uttaranchal (उत्तरांचल) became the 27th state of the Republic of India on November 9, 2000. ... The Tomara or Tomar were a clan of Rajputs who ruled states in northern India during the 8th -12th and the 15th-16th centuries. ... Known in India as the Lotus Temple, the Baháí House of Worship is one of the most famous landmarks in Delhi. ... Teli-ka-Mandir Fortress of Gwalior tiles with symbolic images colossal figures Gwalior is a city in Madhya Pradesh, India. ...

External links

• Rajput Vansh, Clans, Gotra
• Rajasthan and the Rajputs
• Information on clan system

References

• Thakur Udainarain Simha, "Kshatriya Vamshavali".
• Jwalaprasad Mishra (1914), "Jati Bhaskara" published by Khemaraj Shrikrishnadas.
• A. K. Warder (1972), "An Introduction to Indian Historiography".
• Upendra Thakur (1974), "Some aspects of Ancient India History and culture"