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Kachhwaha
The Kachhwaha or Kachawa is a Rajput clan found primarily in India. Sometimes families within the clan ruled a number of kingdoms and princely states, such as Jaipur, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Alwar and Maihar. Subclans Rajawat, Shekhawat, Naruka, Bikawat, Khangarot, Nathawat, Dhirawat, Bandhalgoti etc.are subclans of Kachwahas of Jaipur House. Clan deities Jamway Mata is their Clan Goddess (''kuldevi''). Historical temple dedicated to Jamway Mata is present in Jamwaramgarh sub-division of Jaipur District, Rajasthan. This temple was built by Raja Dulhe Rai Kachawaha after he won battle due to Goddess's blessings. Etymology According to Cynthia Talbot, the meaning of word ''Kachhwaha'' is tortoise. Origin There are many theories on the origin of the Kachhwahas. Suryavansh Origin Suryavansh Dynasty or Ikshwaku Dynasty or Raghuvansh Dynasty : Kachwaha claim descent from Kusha, a son of the avatar of Vishnu, Rama, as expressed by them citing historical docu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pajawan
Pajawan or Pajjun was the 5th Kachhwaha ruler of the Kingdom of Amber. He belonged to the Kachhwaha Rajput clan who had migrated to Rajputana in the 12th century. He was married to Prithviraj Chauhan's cousin and was a prominent and trusted general of Prithviraj. Pajwan fought 64 important battles in his military career. Reign According to the ''Prithviraj Raso'', Pajawan played a role in the battles at Hansi and Nagour, fighting alongside Prithviraj Chauhan, who subsequently appointed Pajawan the governor of Mahoba. He also helped Prithviraj in defeating Bhimdev, a Solanki king of Gujarat. In 1185, Raja Jaichand of Kannauj organised the Swayamvara of his daughter Sanyogita, inviting all the prominent kings and princes to the ceremony, but deliberately avoiding Prithviraj Chauhan. Furthermore, he placed an earthen statue of Prithviraj at the entrance of the venue, posing him as the doorman. Prithviraj got information about it. He arrived at Kannauj in disguise togeth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kachchhapaghata Dynasty
The Kachchhapaghatas (IAST: Kacchapaghāta) were a Rajput dynasty that ruled between 10th and 12th centuries. Their territory included north-western parts of Central India (present-day Madhya Pradesh). The Kachhwaha Rajputs of Amber were from the same family. History The Sanskrit word ''Kachchhapa-ghata'' (कच्छपघात) literally means "tortoise killer". The Kachchhapaghatas were originally the vassals of the Pratiharas and the Chandelas. After the death of the Chandela king Vidyadhara, the Chandela kingdom was weakened by repeated Muslim ( Yamini) invasions. Taking advantage of this situation, the Kachchhapaghatas gave up their allegiance to the Chandelas. They became powerful towards the end of the 10th century. A Sasbahu temple inscription suggests that Lakshmana was the first prominent member of the dynasty. This inscription, as well as a 977 Sihoniya inscription state that his successor Vajradaman captured Gopadri (Gwalior) from the king of Gadhinagara, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandhalgoti
Bandhalgoti is a clan of Rajputs found mainly in Amethi- Sultanpur region of Uttar Pradesh. Bandhalgoti is the most prominent clan among Kachhwaha. Bandhalgoti Rajputs ruled a number of estates including Kohra, Amethi and Shahgarh etc. which lie in present-day Uttar Pradesh. History Bandhalgoti sept of Rajputs, claiming descent from Raja Sodh Dev, a scion of the Kachhwaha(Suryavansi) dynasty of Jaipur, who is said to have migrated from Narwargarh, conquered the Bhars of Amethi, and built a fort at Raipur. The sixth in descent from him was Raja Mandhata Singh, who was childless; but with the aid of a saint's prayers a son was born to him, who was called Bandhu, in memory of the circumstances of his birth-whence the clan name of Bandhalgoti. Notable people * Babu Himmat Sah (Ruler of Kohra) * Babu Bhoop Singh (Leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British) * Ravindra Pratap Singh (Former MP and Former MLA) *Sanjaya Sinh (Former MP and Former Cabinet Minister) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maihar State
Maihar State was a princely state in India during the British Raj, located in what is today Madhya Pradesh, central India. The state had an area of , and a population of 63,702 in 1901. The state, which was watered by the Tons River, consists mainly of alluvial soil covering sandstone, and is fertile except in the hilly district of the south. A large area was under forest, the produce of which provided a small export trade. The state gained India-wide and later, worldwide fame for Maihar gharana, a gharana or school of Indian classical music. It is one of the most prominent gharanas of the 20th century; much of the fame of Hindustani classical music in the west stems from this gharana. History The state was founded in 1778. From 1788 to 1790 Maihar State was occupied by Banda. The state became a princely state of British India in the early 19th century, and was administered as part of Bundelkhand Agency in the Central India Agency. In 1871 the eastern states of Bundelkhand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prithviraj Singh I
Prithviraj Singh I (? –1527), also known as Prithvi Singh I, was a 16th-century Rajput ruler of Amber. He was a monarch of strong religious inclinations and during his reign, Amber became increasingly politically active. He took part in the Rajput alliance against the Mughal emperor Babur, fighting against the latter in the Battle of Khanwa alongside Rana Sanga of Mewar in 1527. Three of Prithviraj's sons successively followed him as ruler of Amber, with many of his descendants also populating the kingdom's highest aristocracy in subsequent centuries. Reign Prithviraj ascended the throne of Amber after the death of his father, Raja Chandrasen, in 1503. With his rule, Amber, which had been experiencing a long period of stagnation, was revitalised, entering an era of extensive political activity. This may be shown through his marriage to a Mewari princess, to whose house the rajas of Amber owed homage. Prithviraj was a fervent devotee of the Hindu deity Krishna, taking as his s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bargujars
The Badgujar / Bargujar / Badgurjar is a clan of Rajputs. History The Bargujars ruled over Rajorgarh, Dausa, Deoti and Ghasira, Macheri. They were expelled from Dausa, Rajorgarh and Deoti by Kachhwaha Rajputs when they migrated to Dhundhar, in 11th century Rao Dula Rai, won the areas of Dausa and Deoti from the Badgujar Rajputs, were reduced to feudetory or jagirdars and also subdued Meenas to establish Amer. In 18th century Surajmal with the help of Mughal wazir took the Bargujar stronghold of Ghasera from its ruler Bahadur Singh Badgurjar which was again recovered by Bahadur Singh's son with the help of Imad ul MulK. Princely State & Jagirs controlled by Bargujars Other places once controlled by Badgujars were Baraundha, Kamalpur, and Barauli Rao. Heritage The Ghasera Fort and Khandar F ort are among the two major forts built by Bargujar Rajput rulers. Distribution They are mainly distributed parts of present-day Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaipur
Jaipur (; Hindi: ''Jayapura''), formerly Jeypore, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. , the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Jaipur is also known as the ''Pink City'', due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. It is also known as the Paris of India, and C. V. Raman called it the ''Island of Glory''. It is located from the national capital New Delhi. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named. It was one of the earliest planned cities of modern India, designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. During the British Colonial period, the city served as the capital of Jaipur State. After independence in 1947, Jaipur was made the capital of the newly formed state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in India and forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Delhi and Agr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naruka
Naruka (Devnagari : नरुका or नरूका) is a clan of Rajputs found in India. Naruka Rajputs are offshoots of Maharao Naru Singh of Mozamabad, whose grandfather, Rao Bar Singh, gave up the throne of Amer kingdom. Rao Bar Singh was the eldest son of Raja Udaikarna of Amer. Naruka is the most prominent clan among Kachhwaha and holds an exceptional position in the history of India. They independently ruled on Alwar State. Naruka Rajputs ruled a number of kingdoms and estates including Alwar, Lawa, Uniara, Javli, Beejwar, Ladana, Macheri, Rajgarh, Thanagazi, Dulrasar, Kakod, Banetha, Garhi, Khudeena, Para, Palwa, Bijnor, Srichandpura, Mehroon, etc. which lie in present-day Rajasthan. Prominent Centres of Power Alwar Rao Raja Shri Sawai Pratap Singh Naruka (1756-1790), by his valor, intelligence and political ability, made an independent kingdom after conquering parts of Bharatpur and Jaipur. The kingdom of Alwar was founded in 1770. Pratap Singh Naruka was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shekhawat
Shekhawat is a clan of Rajputs found mainly in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Shekhawats are descendants of Maharao Shekha of Amarsar. Shekhawat is the most prominent clan among Kachhwaha. The Shekhawati region was ruled by them for more than 500 years. Fought against mughals many time. Rao Sujjan Singh of Chhapoli fought mughal army with 300 men to save temple. Yudhveer Singh Shekhawat is French face of Rajasthan Notable people * Bhairon Singh Shekhawat former Chief minister of Rajasthan and former Vice president of India. *Gajendra Singh Shekhawat the present Union Cabinet Minister in Ministry of Jal Shakti. *Piru Singh Shekhawat *Ajit Singh of Khetri of the Shekhawat clan helped the Swami Vivekanand by giving financial help *Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat Legacy Shekahwats constructed many forts and temples, step well(bawdi) in Shekhawati region and patronized Hindu culture. There are more than 50 forts constructed by them. Shahpura, Alsisar, Bissau, Dundl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princely State
A princely state (also called native state or Indian state) was a nominally sovereign entity of the British Indian Empire that was not directly governed by the British, but rather by an Indian ruler under a form of indirect rule, subject to a subsidiary alliance and the suzerainty or paramountcy of the British crown. There were officially 565 princely states when India and Pakistan became independent in 1947, but the great majority had contracted with the viceroy to provide public services and tax collection. Only 21 had actual state governments, and only four were large ( Hyderabad State, Mysore State, Jammu and Kashmir State, and Baroda State). They acceded to one of the two new independent nations between 1947 and 1949. All the princes were eventually pensioned off. At the time of the British withdrawal, 565 princely states were officially recognised in the Indian subcontinent, apart from thousands of zamindari estates and jagirs. In 1947, princely states covered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaipur 03-2016 19 City Palace Complex
Jaipur (; Hindi: ''Jayapura''), formerly Jeypore, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. , the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Jaipur is also known as the ''Pink City'', due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. It is also known as the Paris of India, and C. V. Raman called it the ''Island of Glory''. It is located from the national capital New Delhi. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named. It was one of the earliest planned cities of modern India, designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. During the British Colonial period, the city served as the capital of Jaipur State. After independence in 1947, Jaipur was made the capital of the newly formed state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in India and forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Delhi and Agra () ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaipur State
Jaipur State was a princely state in India during East India Company rule and thereafter under the British Raj. It signed a treaty creating a subsidiary alliance with the Company in 1818, after the Third Anglo-Maratha War. It acceded to independent India in 1947 and was integrated into India by 1949. Upon integration, the ruler was granted a pension ( privy purse), certain privileges, and the use of the title ''Maharaja of Jaipur'' by the Government of India. However, the pension, privileges, and the use of the title were ended in 1971 by the 26th Amendment to the Constitution of India. History Jaipur's predecessor state was the Kingdom of Dhundhar founded in 1093 by Dullah Rai, also known as Dulha Rao. The state was known as Amber between the fourteenth century and 1727. In that year, a new capital was built and named Jayapura, when the kingdom was renamed as Jaipur. Mythical accounts The Kachwaha Rajputs claim descent from Kusha, son of the legendary Rama. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
