Important Dynasties of Rajasthan

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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Index
Index
Mahajanpada Period (500 BCE) .................................................................................................................. 1
Alexander Invasion (326 BC) ....................................................................................................................... 1
Maurya Rule in Rajasthan (321-184 BCE) ................................................................................................... 2
Sakas (1st AD) .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Western Satraps ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Rajasthan In Gupta Period .......................................................................................................................... 4
Huna Empire in Rajasthan .......................................................................................................................... 4
Vardhana Empire ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Gurjara Kingdom ........................................................................................................................................ 5
The Origin of Rajputs .................................................................................................................................. 6
Pratihars of Mandore ................................................................................................................................. 7
Pratihars of Bhinmal (Jalore) ...................................................................................................................... 8
Rathores of Jodhpur ................................................................................................................................. 10
Rathores of Bikaner: ................................................................................................................................. 13
Rathores of Barmer .................................................................................................................................. 15
The Chauhan Dynasty ............................................................................................................................... 17
Chauhans of Shakambhari: ....................................................................................................................... 17
Chauhans of Ranthambore ....................................................................................................................... 19
Chauhans of Jalore ................................................................................................................................... 20
Hada of Bundi: .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Hada of Kota ............................................................................................................................................. 23

Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Index
Jhalas of Jhalawar ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Deora of Sirohi .......................................................................................................................................... 25
The Kingdom of Mewar ............................................................................................................................ 27
Guhils of Chittorgarh ................................................................................................................................ 27
Sisodia of Mewar ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Sisodia of Dungarpur ................................................................................................................................ 36
Sisodia of Banswara .................................................................................................................................. 38
Sisodia of Pratapgarh ............................................................................................................................... 39
Bhattis of Jaisalmer .................................................................................................................................. 42
Bhattis of Hanumangarh .......................................................................................................................... 44
Deo of Karauli ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Kachwaha Dynasty ................................................................................................................................... 46
Kachwaha Rulers of Dausa ....................................................................................................................... 46
Kachwaha Rulers of Amber: (1036 -1727) ................................................................................................ 47
Kachwaha Rulers of Jaipur: (1727- 1947) ................................................................................................. 48
Kachwaha Rulers of Shekhawati ............................................................................................................... 50
Shekhawats of Sikar ................................................................................................................................. 50
Mewati Khans & Kachwaha Dynasty of Alwar .......................................................................................... 51
Jats of Bharatpur ....................................................................................................................................... 53
Nawabs of Jhunjhunu ............................................................................................................................... 55
The Kingdom of Dholpur .......................................................................................................................... 57

Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Mahajanpada Period (500 BCE)
Mahajanpada Period (500 BCE)
The modern districts of Jaipur, Alwar & Bharatpyr formed part of Mahajanpada of Machcha or Matsya.
The capital of Matsya was at Viratanagari (present-day Bairat), which is said to have been named after
its founder king, Virata. In Pali literature, the Matsya tribe is usually associated with the Surasena. The
kingdom came under the control of the neighboring Chedi Kingdom in the 5th century.
Alexander Invasion (326 BC)
Because of Alexanders invasion in 326 BCE tribes of South Punjab especially Malav, Shivi and
Arjunayan migrated to Rajasthan.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Maurya Rule in Rajasthan (321-184 BCE)
Maurya Rule in Rajasthan (321-184 BCE)
Part of modern day Rajasthan was under occupation of Maurya Rule. The ruins of the Bijak-ki-pahadi,
a Buddhist Chaitya from the 3rd century BCE located in Bairat, are the oldest free-standing Buddhist
structures in India.
Maan Mori, of the Maurya dynasty ruled the kingdom till 734 AD when he was killed by Bappa Rawal
of the Guhilot clan. Born as Kalbhoj, Bappa Rawal was the founder of a dynasty, which later comes to
rule Mewar.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Sakas (1st AD)
Sakas (1st AD)
The Indo-Scythians are a branch of the Sakas who

migrated from southern Siberia into Bactria,
Sogdia, Arachosia, Gandhara, Kashmir, Punjab,
Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, from the
middle of the 2nd century BCE to the 4th century
CE.
The first Saka king in India was Maues or Moga

who established Saka power in Gandhara and
gradually extended supremacy over north-western
India.
Western Satraps
The Western Satraps (35-405 CE) were Saka rulers of modern Gujarat, southern Sindh, Maharashtra,
Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh states.
They were successors to the Indo-Scythians and were contemporaneous with the Kushan Empire,
which ruled the northern part of the Indian subcontinent.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Rajasthan In Gupta Period
Rajasthan In Gupta Period
Before the rise of Guptas, Rudrasimha II, of the Western Satraps, ruled Rajasthan. Samudra Gupta
defeated Rudrasimha II in 351 A.D to capture the southern part of Rajasthan.
Various Sculptures of Gupta Period are found in Ajmera (Dungarpur), Abhaneri (jaipur), Mandore,
Osiyan (Jodhpur), Neelkanth, Sacheli (Alwar) & Kalyanpur, Jagat (Udaipur).
Huna Empire in Rajasthan
In 503 C.E, Huna King Toranmal defeated Guptas and occupied Rajasthan.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Vardhana Empire
Vardhana Empire
After the downfall of the Gupta Empire in the middle of the 6th century, North India was split into
several independent kingdoms. Prabhakara Vardhana, who belonged to the Pushyabhuti family,
extended his control over neighbouring states. Around 606 CE, Harsha Vardhana asceded the throne
and ruled till 647 C.E.
Gurjara Kingdom
From 550 to 1018 AD, the Gurjars played a great part in history of Northern India nearly for 500 years.
The Gurjara-Pratihara King Nagabhatt I won Kannuaj and established rule over most of Rajasthan. The
capital of their Kingdom was shreemal, which is old name of Bhinmal in Jalore.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan The Origin of Rajputs
The Origin of Rajputs
The term Rajput starts coming in use from the 6th Century AD. The origin of the Rajputs is the subject
ofRaj RAS
debate. 2016are four main streams of thought
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on origin of Rajputs:
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Foreign origin theory of Rajputs Raj RAS 2016
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This theory says that the RAS are
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descendents 2016 like Sakas, Kushanas, Hunas etc. Dr. VA
races
of the
Smith, Col. James
RajTodd,
RAS William
2016 Crooks supported this theory. The main argument of James Todd
behind the foreign origin of the Rajputs was that these people worshipped Fire and Fire was the main
deity of the Sakas and Hunas. Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
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Mixed Origin Theory
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This theory as put forward by Dr. DP Chatterjee says that Rajput is a mixed race. Some of them were
descendents of the Aryans while some of themRaj RAS
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from the foreign races such as Hunas, Sakas etc.
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Kashtriya theory of origin

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This theory was propounded by Gauri Shankar Ojha and says that the Rajputs are NOT from the
foreign origin and they are descendents of the mythological Khatriya Heroes like Rama. The theory
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divides the Rajput based on their lineage as Suryavanshi & Chandravanshi, which they trace from
Surya and Chandra. They worship fire as the Aryans did and worship of fire was not the tradition of
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the Foreigners only.
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Agnikula Theory Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
This theory comes from the Prithvirajraso of Chandarbardai. According to this theory, Rajputs were the
result of Yagya performed by Hrishi Vashistha at Guru Shikhar in Mount Abu. The four Rajput clans
from Agnikunda are Chauhans, Chalukyas, Parmaras and Pratiharas. Muhnot Nainsi & Suryamal
Mishran also support this theory
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Pratihars of Mandore
Pratihars of Mandore
Mandore is an ancient town, and was the seat of the Pratiharas of Mandavyapura, who ruled the region
RajinRAS
the 6th century CE. The origin of the dynasty
2016 Raj RASis described
2016 in two inscriptions: the 837 CE Jodhpur
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inscription of Bauka and the 861 CE Ghantiyala (or Ghatiyala) inscription Raj
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Kakkuka.
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Raja Harishchandra Pratihara is described as the founder
Raj RASof the clan. He had four sons: Bhogabhatta,
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Kakka, Rajjila and Dadda. Nagabhata,Raj RAS
fourth 2016
in line from Harichandra, moved his capital from
Mandavyapura to Medantaka (modern Merta).
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Rudolf Hoernl assumed a period of 20 years for each generation, and placed the dynasty's founder
Harichandra in c. 640 CE. Baij Nath Puri placed Harichandra in c. 600 CE. R. C. Majumdar, on the other
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hand, assumed a period of 25 years for each generation, and 2016 Raj
placed himRAS c. 2016
in 550 CE.[7] The following
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is a list of the dynasty's rulers and estimates of their reigns, assuming a period of 25 years:[2]
Harichandra alias Rohilladhi (c. 550 CE)
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Rajilla (c. 575 CE)
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Narabhatta alias Pellapelli (c. 600 CE)
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Nagabhata alias Nahada (c. 625
Raj RAS CE)
2016
Tata and Bhoja (c. 650 CE)
Raj (c.
Yashovardhana RAS 2016
CE)
675
Chanduka (c. 700 CE)
Shiluka alias Silluka (c. 725 CE)
Jhota (c. 750 CE)
Bhilladitya alias Bhilluka (c. 775 CE)
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Kakka (c. 800Raj
CE)RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
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Bauka (c. 825 CE)
Kakkuka (c. 861 CE)
After the disintegration of the Gurjara-Pratihara empire, one branch of Pratiharas continued to rule at
Mandore. In 1395 CE, a princess of this branch married Rao Chunda of Rathore clan. As a result, Rao
Chunda received the Junagarh fort in Mandore in dowry, and moved his capital to the site. The town
remained the Rathore capital until 1459 CE, when Rao Jodha shifted his capital to the newly founded
city of Jodhpur
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Pratihars of Bhinmal (Jalore)
Pratihars of Bhinmal (Jalore)
The strongest of the Gurjara-Prathira branch was the

one at Bhinmal, under king Vyaghramukh. The
Gurjar clan,
Raj RAS which ruled at Bhinmal was known
2016 as 2016
Raj RAS
Raj RAS
Chapas (this name is a short version of 2016
Chapotkrisht, Raj RAS 2016
sanskit word which means excelled in 2016
Raj RAS archery or
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strong bowmen). As per the records of Heun Tsang,
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the famous astronomer Raj RASand
2016mathematician
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Bramhagupta was in the court of Vyaghramukha.
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Kings of Bhinmal branch of Gurjara- Pratihara: Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
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Raja NagabhataRajI Pratihara
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o He was the founder of Bhinmal branch
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of Pratihara.
o He formed a triple alliance withRaj RAS 2016
Jaysimha & Bappa Rawal to defeatRaj RAS
Arabs 2016
in Battle of Rajasthan
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Raja Yashovardhan Pratihara
Raja Watsraj Pratihara
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o He was the first Pratihara ruler who occupied the Kanauj.
o He defeated Dharmapala of Gauda country.
o But he was defeated in the hands of Dhruva of Rashtrakuta dynasty.
Raja Nagabhata II Pratihara
o He got victory over Kannauj.
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o He was defeated 2016hands ofRaj
the RAS of
Govinda 2016 Raj RASdynasty.
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o He defeated Dharmapala and Chakrayudha in the battle of Mudgagiri.
Raja Mihir Bhoj Pratihara
o During the period of Mihira Bhoja Kanauj was restored to its former glory.
o Mihira Bhoja defeated Devapala of Bengal.
o Suleiman, Arab traveller visited the court of Mihira Bhoja in 851 A.D.
Raja Mahendrapal Pratihara
Raja Mahipal Pratihara
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Pratihars of Bhinmal (Jalore)
Raja Vinayakpal Pratihara

Raja Mahendrapal II Pratihara
Raja Vijaypal Pratihara
Raja Rajyapal Pratihara
Raja Trilochnpal Pratihara
Raja YashPal Pratihara
He was the last ruler of the dynasty. He ruled from 1027 to 1036. Prathihara dynasty came to
end with the invasion of Muhammad of Ghazni.
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After the downfall of Prathiharas, their capital Kannauj, wasoccupied
Raj RAS 2016 by Gahadwalas (Rathores).
Chandradeva, who belonged to Rathore Raj RAS 2016
clan of Rajput warriors, defeated Gopala and established the
Gahadavala dynasty.
After defeatingRaj RAS Chauhan

Prthviraj 2016 in the second Battle of Tarain, Muhammad of Ghur attacked
Jaychand. In 1194, Battle of Chandwar took place in which Muhammad Ghori defeated Jaychand. Soon
the kingdom of Gahadwalas was destroyed. Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
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Rao Siyaji, grand sonRaj
of Jai
RASChandra,
2016 of Kannauj, came
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His Son, Rao Asthan conquered Pali, and Khed (in western Marwar), but ultimately got killed in battle
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by Sultan Jalauddin Khilji of Delhi.
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Rao Chanda/Chundarji, 10th in succession from Siyaji,
Raj RAS finally
2016 wrested control of Marwar from the
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Gurjara Pratiharas and established 2016
of Rathores in Marwar. Jodhpur was the primary state of
Rathores but different states (Bikaner, Kishangarh etc) were also founded by different Rathore rulers.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Rathores of Jodhpur
Rathores of Jodhpur
Rao Chanda/Chundarji secured & found kingdom of Marwar.
Rao Chanda, is killed in battle by Salim Shah of Multan. The kings son, Kanha, subsequently
has to fight to retain his throne when his brother Rao Ranmal. Ultimately, Ranmal succeeds.
Rao Jodha(1438 1489)
o Son of Ranmal becomes first fully independent king of Jodhpur,

o 1459- Laid foundation of modern city of Jodhpur
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o Reconquers Mandore from the Sisodiyas of Mewar (Rana Kumbha).
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o Began Construction of Mehrangarh fort.
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o Jodhas son Rao Beeka founded the kingdom of Bikaner
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Rao Satal (1489-1492)
Rao Suja (1492 1515) Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
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Rao Biram Singh (1515-1515)
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Bagha
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Rao Ganga (1515-1532) Raj RAS 2016
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Rao Maldeo (1532-1562)
Raj RAS to
o Maldeo refused 2016
ally with either the Sur Empire or the Mughal Empire after
Humayun regained control of north India in 1555.
o Muslim historian Ferishta calls him as the most Potent Ruler of Hindustan
o In 1543, Battle of Sammel: with Sher Shah Suri Maldeo lost.

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o In 1562, lost Merta and Ajmer to 2016 Akbar, and forced to send two of his sons as
Emperor
hostages to the Imperial Court
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Rao Chandra Sen (1562-1565)
o 3rd Son but Maldeo named him successor.
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o Elder brother Udai Singh, sided with Akbar Battle of Merta 1562 Lost his territories
in wars with the Mughals.
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o He was defeated but refused to formRaj
anyRAS 2016
alliance with Mughals.
o He continued his struggle untilhis
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to Mughal rule in 1583 Raj RAS 2016
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Raja Udai Singh (MotaRaj RAS
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(1583-1595) Raj RAS 2016
Rajby
o Restored RAS
the 2016 with the title Raja as a vassal
Mughals
Sawai Raja Suraj-Mal(1595-1619) Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016

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Maharaja Gaj Singh I (1619-1638) Raj RAS 2016
o To be the
Rajfirst
RAStotake
2016the title Maharaja by himself
Maharaja Jaswant Singh (1638-1678) Raj RAS 2016

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o Shah Jehan made himRaj RAS
ruler, in 2016
line with his wishes.
o Author of Siddhant-bodh, Anand Vilas and Bhasa-bhusan

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o Aurangzeb revolted against Shah Jehan, Jaswant Singh sided with Shah Jehan Battle of
Dharmatpur. Aurangzeb won named place of Victory- Fatehabad
o His son Prithvi Raj Singh was murdered by Aurangzeb through poisonous robe.
Raja Rai Singh (1659-1659) Raj RAS 2016
o Son of Raja Amar Singh
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Maharaja Ajit Singh (1679-1724)
o When Jaswant Singh died, he left no male heir. But 2 of his wives were pregnant. AJit
was born later.
o However, Aurangzeb appointed Indra Singh as ruler.
o Durgadas went to Auranzeb to recognize Ajit singh as successor but Aurangzeb kept
condition of converting Ajit to muslim. Durga das disagreed.
o For 20 years, Marwar remained under direct Mughal rule, Durga das continued stuggle.
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o When Aurangzeb died 1707, Durga das seized occasion, Ajit Singh regained Jodhpur.
Maharaja Abhai Singh (1724-1749)
o Battle of Ahmedabad against Sarbaland won
o Battle of Gangwan against Amber.

Maharaja Ram Singh (1749-1751)-(1753-1772)
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o Was defeated in battle by his uncle Bakht Singh at Luniawas, 27 November 1750 and
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was expelled from Jodhpur and sought refuge in Jaipur.
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Maharaja Bakht Singh (1751-1752)
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o Brother of Abhai Singh- defeated his son Ram Singh.
Maharaja Vijay Singh 1752-1753) (1772-1793) Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
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Maharaja Bhim Singh (1793 1803)
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Maharaja Man Singh (1803 1843)
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Maharaja Sir Takht Singh (1843-1873)
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o Not in the direct line
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o Formerly Regent 2016
of Ahmednagar.
o Assists the British in India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857.

Maharaja Sir Jaswant Singh II(1873-1895)

o Kaisar-i-Hind
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Maharaja Sir Sardar Singh 1895 Raj
1911
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Maharaja Sir Sumair Singh 1911 1918
Maharaja Sir Umaid Singh (1918-1947)
Maharaja Sir Hanwant Singh (1947-47)
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Rathores of Bikaner:
Rathores of Bikaner:
During 15th century when Rao Bika, son of Rao Jodha arrived at Bikaner, the the region was possessed
by Raj
seven
RASJatcantons
2016 namely Sihag, Dhaka, Punia, Godara,
Raj RAS Saran, Beniwal, Johiya and Kaswan. Rao
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Bika used the mutual rivalry existing between Jat clans to carve Raj
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space for his own
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kingdom. According to James Tod, the spot which Bika selected for his capital, was the birthright of a
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Nehra Jat, who would only concede it for Raj RAS 2016on the condition that his name should be linked
this purpose
Raj RASNaira,
in perpetuity with its surrender. 2016or Nera,Raj
wasRAS 2016 of the proprietor, which Bika added to
thename
his own, thus composing that of the future capital, Bikaner.
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Rao Bika(Beeka) (1465-1504)

o Founder of kingdom of BikanerRaj RAS 2016
o Branch of Rathores Bika rathores.
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o Married daughter of Bhati (jaisalmer)
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Rao Naroji (1504-1505) Raj RAS 2016
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Rao Lunkaran (1505-26)
Rao Jait Singh (1526-42)Raj RAS 2016
o Killed fighting Marwar forces under Rao Maldeo.

Rao Kalyan Singh (1542-71)

o Marwar forces Kalyan Singh Rajto flee
RASbut he takes help of Sher Shah Suri and defeats Rao
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Maldeo Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
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o Resists attack byRaj
Mughal,
RAS Akbar
2016 till 1570,
Raj when
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2016 gains submission.
Raja Raj(Rae) Singh I (1571-1611)
o He and Akbar, each married a princess of Jaisalmer.
Rai Dalpat Singh Dalip (1612-1613)
Rai Surat Singh Bhuratiya (1613-1631)
Rao Karan Singh Jangalpat Badhshah (1631-1667)
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Rathores of Bikaner:
o Deposed by Aurangzeb
Maharaja Rao Anup Singh (1669-1698)
o 1st to be granted the title Maharaja by Aurangzeb
o Served in the Deccan campaign at Salher in 1672, Bijapur in 1675, and the siege of Golconda in
1687.
o He was administrator of Aurangabad 1677-1678
Maharaja Rao Sarup Singh (1698-1700)
Maharaja Rao Sujan Singh (1700-1735)
Maharaja Rao Zorawar Singh (1735-1746)
Maharaja Rao Gaj Singh (1746-1787)
o First of his line granted permission to mint his own coinage by Emperor Alamgir II
Maharaja Rao Rai Singh II Raj Singh (1787-1787)
Maharaja Rao Surat Singh (1787-1828)
o Entered the protection of the East India Company with a subsidiary alliance in 1818.
Maharaja Rao Ratan Singh (1828-51)
Maharaja Rao Sardar Singh (1851-72)
o Provided support to British against Indian mutiny of 1857
Maharaja Rao Dungar Singh (1872-1887)
o First to introduce electricity to Rajasthan.
o He also sets up a police force, a hospital and a modern administrative system.
Maharaja Sir Rao Ganga Singh (1887-1943)
o 1st World war in France & Flanders 1914-15
o Signed the Treaty of Versailles on behalf of India on 28 June 1919
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Rathores of Barmer
Maharaja Sir Rao Sadul Singh (1943-1950)
o Signed the instrument of accession to the Dominion of India on 7 August 1947.
o Merged his state into the present state of Rajasthan, India on 30 March 1949.
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ofBarmer
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In earlier times, Barmer was known by the name Mallinath 2016
(#) after Mallinath, the son of Rao
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Salkha. Mallinath is considered a God and still worshiped by Rajputs. The area around the Luni river
was called Malani or , derived from the name Mallinath.
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In the 18th century, British rulers adopted the name Barmer or Balmer . The name Barmer is derived
from the name of the earlier 13th century ruler Bahada Rao
Raj RAS Parmar
2016 (Panwar)
Raj RAS or Bar Rao Parmar
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(Panwar), it was named Bahadamer (The Hill Fort of Bahada).
Rulers of Barmer
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Rao Salkha Raj RAS 2016

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o Rao of Kher Raj RAS 2016
Rawal Mallinath
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o Founder of Mahecha Clan ( a Rathore Sub-clan)
Rawal Jagmal
o Rao of Malani
Rawat Lunka Raj RAS 2016
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o He attacked Juna with help of Rajhis
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elder RajRawal
brother RAS Mandalak
2016 which was under
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ChauhanRaj
ruller
RAS Mudha
2016ji and made his capital,
Raj RAS 2016 his descendents are known as Barmeras.
Rawat Shekha
Rawat Jaita
Rawat Ratoji
Rawat Bhima
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan
o Founder of present Barmer city
Rawat Kalyanmal
Rawat Duda ji
Rawat Ram Singh
Rawat Tezpal Singh
Rawat Bharo ji
o Rao Bhara Ji divided the territory of Barmer equally among his five sons namely Sahiba
Ji, Kishan Dass Ji, Lal Singh Ji, Kheenva Ji and Pabba Ji.
Rawat Lal Singh ji
Rawat Man Singh
Rawat Dal Singh
Rawat Bhabhut Singh
Rawat Panney Singh
Rawat Bakidas
Rawat Jawahar Singh
Rawat Heera Singh
Rawat Ratan Singh
Rawat Ummed Singh
o Ex-Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Barmer between 19621967, and
the Sheo constituency in 1985-1990.
Rawat Tribhuvan Singh
o He is the current heir of Barmer Gaddi, he was adopted in year 2009 by Late Rawat
Umed Singh Ji Rathores wife Rani Sampat Kanwar (daughter of Thikana Mahansar,
Shekhawati)
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan The Chauhan Dynasty
The Chauhan Dynasty

The word Chauhan is the vernacular form of the Sanskrit term Chahamana. While the earlier versions
of Chandbardais work PrthvirajRaj
Raso
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2016 mention Chauhan as born from Agnikunda, the later
versions do. Raj RAS 2016
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The 15th-century Hammira
RajMahakavya
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Raj RAS Suri
2016 & Jayanayaks Prithviraj Vijay consider
Chauhans as Suryavanshi. Pandit Gaurishankar Ojha seconds this opinion.
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Based on Bijloia Inscription (1170 CE), Dr. Dasrath Sharma considers that early ancestor of Chauhan
was born at Ahichchhatrapura in the gotra of sage Vatsa. Ahichchhatrapura can be identified with
modern Nagaur. Raj RAS 2016
Chahamanas probably started out as petty rulers of Ahichchhatrapura. As the Chahamana territory
Rajregion
expanded, the entire RAS ruled
2016 by them came to be known as Sapadalaksha.
In course of time Chauhans formed ruling dynasties

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various places. Major Chauhan dynasties
include: Raj RAS 2016
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Chauhans of Shakambhari
Chauhans of Ranthambore
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Chauhans of Jalore
Apart fromRaj RASthere

these, RASare other ruling dynasties
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that claim Chauhan descent including: RAS
Haras of Hadoti
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Raj RASChauhans
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Vasu-deva (c. 6th century CE)
o Considered as founder of Shakambhari branch of Chauhans around 551 CE
o According to a mythical account in Prithviraja Vijaya, he received the Sambhar Salt Lake
as a gift from a vidyadhara (a supernatural being).
Samanta-raja (c. 684-709 CE); identified as the legendary Manik Rai by R. B. Singh
Nara-deva (c. 709-721 CE)
Ajaya-raja I (c. 721-734 CE), alias Jayaraja or Ajayapala
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Chauhans of Shakambhari:
Vigraha-raja I (c. 734-759 CE)
Chandra-raja I (c. 759-771 CE)
Gopendra-raja (c. 771-784 CE)
Durlabha-raja I (c. 784-809 CE)
Govinda-raja I (c. 809-836 CE), alias Guvaka I
o Constructed Harshnath Temple in Sikar
Chandra-raja II (c. 836-863 CE)
Govindaraja II (c. 863-890 CE), alias Guvaka II
Chandana-raja (c. 890-917 CE)
Vakpati-raja (c. 917-944 CE)
Simha-raja (c. 944-971 CE)
Vigraha-raja II (c. 971-998 CE)
Durlabha-raja II (c. 998-1012 CE)
Govinda-raja III (c. 1012-1026 CE)
Vakpati-raja II (c. 1026-1040 CE)
Viryarama (c. 1040 CE)
Chamunda-raja (c. 1040-1065 CE)
Durlabha-raja III (c. 1065-1070 CE), alias Duala
Vigraha-raja III (c. 1070-1090 CE), alias Visala
Prithvi-raja I (c. 1090-1110 CE)
Ajaya-raja II (c. 1110-1135 CE),
o Moved the capital to Ajayameru (Ajmer)
o Repulsed a Ghaznavid attack, and also defeated the Paramara king Naravarman.
Arno-raja (c. 1135-1150 CE), alias Ana
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Chauhans of Ranthambore
o Defeated Turkish invaders
o Constructed Anasagar Lake
Jagad-deva (c. 1150 CE)
Vigraha-raja IV (c. 1150-1164 CE), alias Visaladeva
o Expanded the Chauhan territories, and captured Delhi from the Tomaras.
Apara-gangeya (c. 1164-1165 CE)
Prithvi-raja II (c. 1165-1169 CE)
Someshvara (c. 1169-1178 CE)
Prithvi-raja III (c. 1178-1192 CE)
o Better known as Prithviraj Chauhan
o Defeated Mohd. Ghori in first Battle of Tarain in 1191
Govinda-raja IV (c. 1192 CE)
o Banished by Hari-raja for accepting Muslim suzerainty;
o Established the Chauhan branch of Ranthambore
Hari-raja (c. 1193-1194 CE)
Chauhans of Ranthambore
The Chauhan lost Ranthambore as a result of defeat of Prithviraja III in battle of Tarain 1192. by Mohd.
Ghori. But, Prithvirajas son Govindaraja IV accepted the Ghurid suzerainty, and ruled Ranthambore as
his vassal.
Govinda-raja
o Son of Prthvi Raja Chauhan III
Balhana-deva or Balhan
Prahlada or Prahlad,
Viranarayana or Vir Narayan,
Vagabhata, son of Balhana;
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Chauhans of Jalore
o Known as Bahar Deo in bardic chronicles

Jaitra-simha or Jaitra Singh
Hammira-deva or Hammir Dev
o In 1299, he defeated Allauddin Khiljis army led by Ulugh Khan & Nusrat Khan.
o In 1301, Allauddin Khilji again invaded his kingdom, which resulted in his defeat and
death. Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Chauhans of Jalore
Raj RAS 2016
Prathihar king VatsaRaja was the ruler of Jalore during 8th century. Towards the end of
12th Century, Parmars ruled here. Historians believe that the Jalore
Raj RAS 2016fort
Rajwas
RASbuilt by Parmar rulers. It
2016
is known from a stone inscription of Raj RAS
1238 2016
A.D. of fort that Parmar King Birals-queen Maludevi
powered Gold win on Sindhu King.
Raj RAS 2016
Nadol king, Arhans, youngest son Kirtipala started Chouhan tradition in Jalore. The Chauhan lineage
of Jalore is as under: Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Kirtipala (c. 1160-1182 CE)
Samara-simha (c. 1182-1204

Raj RAS CE)
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Udaya-simha (c. 1204-1257 CE)
Chachiga-deva (c. 1257-1282 CE)
Samanta-simha
RAS RAS (c. 1282-1305 CE)Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Kanhada-deva (c. Raj
1292-1311
RAS CE)
2016 Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
o Wrote Kanha-Prabhandha: Epic elaborating war between Kanha Dev & Alaudin Khilji.
Subsequent Rulers:
Rathore king Rao Maldev ruled the fort of Jalore in 15th Century.
During Akbars rule, Abdul Rahim Khan Khana took it infinitely from Gazni Khan.King.
Jehangir built the walls of the fort.
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After the death of Aurangzeb it permanently became a part of Jodhpur.
Hada of Bundi:
In ancient times, the area around Bundi was inhabited by various local tribes majority group belonging
to Meena. Bundi is said to derive its name from a former Meena tribe chief called Bunda Meena. Bundi
was previously called Bunda-Ka-Nal, Nal meaning narrow ways. Later, the region was acquired
by Rao Deva Hada, who took over Bundi from Jaita Meena in 1342, and established a princely state
Bundi, renaming the surrounding area called Hadoti, the land of great Hada Rajputs.
Rulers of Bundi
Rao Deva Hada (1342-43)
o Laid the foundation of hada state of Bundi after taking possession from Jaita Meena.
Rao Napuji (1343-84)
Rao Hamuli (1384 1400).
Rao Birsingh (1400 to 1415).
Rao Biru (1415 to 1470).
Rao Bandu (1470 to 1491).
Rao Narayan Das (1491 to 1527).
Rao Suraj Mal (1527 to 1531).
Rao Surtan Singh (1531 to 1544).
Rao Raja Surjan Singh (1544 to 1585)
o Akbar & Man Singh I negotiate treaty with Surjan Singh hence given title of Rao
Raja
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Hada of Bundi:
o Given government of Benares.
Rao Raja Bhoj Singh (1585 to 1608).
Rao Raja Ratan Singh (1608 to 1632)

Raj RAS 2016
o Ratan Singh & his son Madho Singh fight war against rebels Raj&RAS 2016 jehangir
winduring
Raj RAS 2016
reign.
Raj RAS 2016
o Jehangir divides Hadoti toRaj RAS &
Bundi 2016 giving Kota as separate state to madho Singh
kota,
o Shah Jehan confirmed grant of Kota to Madho Singh.
Raj RAS 2016
Rao Raja Chhattar Sal Singh (1632 to 1658)
o Chhatar Singh is made governor of Delhi by Prince

Raj RAS 2016Dara Shikoh
Raj RAS (the son of Moghul
2016
Emperor Shah Jahan), butRaj
he RAS 2016 against Shah Jahans successor, Aurangzeb.
dies fighting
Rao Raja Bhao Singh (1658 to1682)
Raj RAS 2016
o Fights Aurangzeb and win against Raja Atmaram. Aurangzeb impressed and reconciles
Raj RAS
with Rajao Bhao making him governor of 2016
Aurangabad.
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS
Rao Raja Anirudh Singh (1682 2016
to 1696)
Rao Raja Budh Singh (1696 to 1735)

Raj RAS 2016
o On Aurangzeb death Budh Singh ji supports Bahadoor Shah Alam, wheras Ram Singh of Kota
sides RAS
Raj RAS with Prince Azim> Hence, rivalry
RASbetween
RAS Bundi & Kota develops. RAS
Rao Raja Dalel Singh (1735 to 1749).

Rao Raja Umaid Singh (1749 to 1770) (1773
Raj RAS -1804).
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Rao Raja Ajit Singh (1770-1773). Raj RAS 2016
Rao Raja Bishen Singh (1804-1821).
Maharao Raja Ram Singh Sahib Bahadur (1821-1889)
Colonel HH Maharao Raja Shri Sir Raghubir Singh Sahib Bahadur (1889-1927)
o Supported Britain in WWI
Major HH Maharao Raja Shri Sir Iishwari Singh Bahadur (1927-1945).
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Hada of Kota
HH Maharao Raja Shri Bahadur Singh Bahadur (1945-77).
Hada of Kota
Kota seceded from Bundi in 1631.
Between 1707- 1713 it was again reunited with Bundi
Kota became British protectorate in 1817.
Kota rulers bore the title Maharao.
Rulers of Kota:
Madho Singh
o 2nd Son of raja rattan Singh of Bundi, who confirmed grant of Kota to Madho Singh & separation,
took place.
Mukund Singh
Jagat Singh
Kishore Singh
Ram Singh I (1696-1707)
United with Bundi (1707-13)
Bhim Singh I (1713-20)
Arjun Singh (1720-23)
Durjan Sal (1723-56)
Ajit Singh (b. bf.1756-57)
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Jhalas of Jhalawar
Chhatar Sal Singh I (1757-64)
Guman Singh (1764-71)
Umaid Singh I (1771-1819)
o Dewan Zalim Singh formed state of Jhalawar 1791
Kishor Singh II (1819-28)
Ram Singh II (1828-1866)
Chhatar Sal Singh II (1866-89)
Umaid Singh II (1889-1940)
Maharo Bhim Singh II (1940-1947)
Jhalas of Jhalawar
Jhala Zalim Singh , the dewan of Kota, developed Jhalawar (then Chaoni Umedpura ) as cantonment
& township, to isolate Kota from Maratha invaders. In 1838, British rulers separated Jhalawar state
from Kota state and gave it to Jhala Madan Singh, grandson of Jhala Zalim Singh.
Rulers of Jhalawar:
Madan Singh (18381845)
o 1st independent ruler of Jhalawar.
Pirthi Singh (18451875)
Bakht or Zalim Singh (18751897)
HH Sh. Bhawani Singh (18971929)
HH Sh. Rajendra Singh (19291943)
HH Sh. Harish Chandra (1943-till merger of Jhalawar State in Rajasthan.)
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Deora of Sirohi
Deora of Sirohi
The Name Sirohi had been derived from Siranwa hills on the Western Slope of which it stands. In 1405,
Rao Sobha Ji (Sixth in descent Raj
from Rao Deoraj,
RAS 2016 the Progenitor of the Deora Clan
Raj RAS of Chauhans )
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founded a town Shivpuri on eastern slopeof2016
Raj RAS Siranwa hill which is called KHUBA.
Raj RAS 2016
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Sehastramal, the son of Rao Sobha ji founded the present city SIROHI on western slope and laid
foundation stone of the Sirohi fort on second day of Vaisakh in the year 1482 (V.S.) i.e. 1425 (A.D.) on
the top the presentRajtown
RAS of 2016
Sirohi and made it his Capital which lies on the Western Slope of the
Siranwa hills, later all the area under Deoras came to be known as Sirohi.

After Independence an agreement was signed between Central Government and minor ruler of Sirohi
Raj RAS 2016
State, with this the State Raj
Administration
RAS 2016 of theRaj
Sirohi
RAS State
2016was taken over by Bombay Government
from 5th January 1949 to 25th January 1950. The first administrator representing a bombay state was
Raj RAS 2016
Prema Bhai Patel. After final merger with Rajasthan in 1950, an area of 787 Sq. Km. consisting of
Aburoad and Delwara tehsils of Sirohi district Raj
wasRAS
renamed with the Bombay State on 01, Nov. 1956,
2016
Raj RAS
after the recommendation of the State organisation 2016
Commission, which forms the present position of
Raj RAS 2016
the district
Rulers of Sirohi State: Raj RAS 2016
Raos
Durjan Singh 1697 1705
RAS RAS Singh I 1705 1749

Umaid Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Prithvi Singh 1749 1773
Raj RAS 2016
Takhat Singh 1773
Raj RAS
1781 2016 Raj RAS 2016
Jagat Singh 1773 1782
Verisalji II 1782 1808
Udaibhan Singh 1808 1847
Sheo Singh -Regent 1847 1862
Umaid Singh -Regent 1861 1862
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Umaid Singh II 8 Dec 1862 16 Sep 1875
Keshri Singh 16 Sep 1875 1 Jul 1889
Maha Raos
Keshri Singh 1 Jul 1889 29 Apr 1920
Sarup Ram Singh 29 Apr 1920 23 Jan 1946
Tej Ram Singh 5 May 1946 15 Aug 1947
Maharani Krishna 5 May 1946 15 Aug 1947.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan The Kingdom of Mewar
The Kingdom of Mewar
The kingdom of Mewar includes present day districts of Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Udaipur, Dungarpur,
Banswara. The region was originally called Medhpaat and Lord Shiva (Ekling Nath) is called
Medhpateshwar
Raj RAS 2016(Lord of Medhpaat). Over time, Rajthe
RASname Medhpath became Mewar.
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The creators of Mewar's ruling Raj
dynasty
RAS in 2016
Rajputana came originally from the Guhilot clan. Foundation
stories claim this clan originated in Kashmir and migrated
Raj RAS to2016
Gujarat in the sixth century. In the
Raj RAS 2016
seventh century they migrated again, to the plains of Mewar, in the area around Magda, which was
named after one of the earliest clan leaders.
Raj RAS 2016

Guhils of Chittorgarh
Raj RAS 2016
Guhil
Raj RAS 2016
o He is known as the founder of Guhil dynasty.
Raj RAS 2016
o Originally he was born in Anandnagar, Gujarat but in 565 C.E, he established independent
Raj RAS 2016
city at Nagda (Udaipur).
Raj RAS 2016
Bappa Rawal
Raj RAS 2016
o Born as Kalbhoj
o Is said to have defeated Maan Mori and laid foundation of Guhilot Dynasty rule in
Mewar.
o Formed triple allianceRaj
with
RASNagabhatta
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Raj RAS 2016
Rajasthan. Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Khumar (753 773 ) Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
Mattat (773 793 )
Bhratrabhat (773 813 )
Sinha (813 828)
Khuman II (828 853)
o Repelled up to 24 Muslim attacks.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Guhils of Chittorgarh
o Ruled a Golden Age in Mewar.
Mahayak (853 878)
Khuman III (878 942)

Bhratrabhat II (942 943) Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Allat (943 953)
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
o Possibly near start of his reign, Allat is driven from Chittor by the Paramara king of Malwa,
Munja Raja, who then rules Chittor and is succeeded by his nephew, Raja Bhoj. Allat
establishesRaj RAScapital
a new 2016at ancient Ahar.
(953 971)
o The death of Allat leaves a gap Raj
in the
RASsuccession,
2016 and there is no Guhilot leader at all for a
Rajwhile
total of eight years RAS the
2016 Raj attack
Paramaras RAS Ahar.
2016 The Paramara king, Vakpati Raj of
Malwa, rules Chittor. It takes until 971 for a new Guhilot king to reign.
Raj RAS 2016
Naravan / Narvahan (971 973)
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Shalivahan (973 977)
Raj RAS 2016
Shaktikumar (977 993 )
Raj RAS 2016
Amba Prasad (993 1007)
o Fought against Mahmud Ghazni (Yamin-ud-Dawlah Mahmud).

Suchivarma (1007 1021)
Narvarma (1021 1035)
Raj RAS 2016
Kirtivarma (1035 1051)
Raj RAS 2016
Yograj (1051 1068) Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
Bairat / Vairat(1068 1088)
Hanspal (1088 1103)
Vairi Singh (1103 1107)
Vijay Singh (1107 1127)
Ari Singh I (1127 1138)
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o Chittor is again captured by Malwa.

Chaur Singh (1138 1148) Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
o The Western Chalukyas attack the Paramaras who hold Chittor.
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Vikram Singh / Vikramaditya I (1148 1158)
Karan Singh (1158 1168)
Raj RAS 2016
o The royal family divides, possibly near the end of Karan Singhs reign. His son Rahap
establishes the Sisodia branch of the family while
Raj RAS another
2016 son, Mahap,
Raj RAS 2016 establishes the
Dungarpur kingdom. Raj RAS 2016
Kshem Singh (1168 1172)
Raj RAS 2016
Samant Singh (1172 1179)
Raj RAS 2016
o Samant Singh occupies Bagar (in theRaj Dungarpur area) during his reign. After seven years on
RAS 2016
the throne he is slain by
RajKirtipal Solanki of Nadol in battle at Ghaggar (Punjab).
RAS 2016
Kumar Singh(1179 1191)

Raj RAS 2016
o Possibly relocated capital to Nagda at end of his reign.
MathanRaj RAS(1191
Singh RAS 1211) RAS RAS RAS
o 1191 1192 Mathan Singh fights in the Battles of Tarain, in which the Chauhan ruler,
Prithviraj III, and the Rajput confederation which includes Mewar (the Hindu League) are
Raj RAS 2016
defeated by the Raj RAS 2016 Mohammed
Ghurid Sultan Raj RASGhuri.
2016 Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
o 1207 Chittor is taken and ruled by the Western Chalukyas just as they are facing their own
terminal decline.
Padam Singh (1211 1213)
Jait Singh / Jaitra Singh (1213 1253)
o During his reign, Jait Singh defeats the Malwa Rajputs who rule Chittor, reinstating its fort as
the capital of Mewar. This probably occurs shortly after Sultan Iltutmish of Delhi has
destroyed Nagda.
o 1234 Sultan Iltutmish of Delhi is defeated by Mewar when he invades the region.
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1253
Raj RAS
1261
2016 Raj RAS 2016
o There is an apparent interregnum. No known ruler of Mewar exists during this period,
Raj RAS 2016
although the circumstances behind the gapRajareRAS
unknown.
2016 The relation of the next known
Raj RAS
ruler of Mewar to his predecessor is 2016
also unknown.
Tej Singh (1261 1267)
Raj RAS 2016
1267 1273
o There is a second apparent interregnum. Raj No RAS

known rulerRaj
2016 ofRAS
Mewar exists during this
2016
period, and the fate of Tej Raj RAS
Singh is 2016
unknown, as are the circumstances behind the gap
are unknown. It takes six years for Tej Singhs son to ascend the throne.
Raj RAS 2016
Samar Singh (1273 1302)
Raj RASinChittor.
o Samar Singh builds wall around Mahasati 2016 His son, Kumbh Karan, migrates to
Raj RAS 2016
Nepal (where his descendants
Raj RAS become
2016 the Nepalese royal family).
Ratan Singh (1302 1303)
Raj RAS 2016
o Last Guhilot king to rule.
oRaj1303
RAS RAS
1st Jauhar of Chittor RAS RAS RAS
o Ala ud din Khilji, Sultan of Delhi, rallied his forces against Mewar, in 1303 AD. The
RAS RAS Chittorgarh fort was till then
Rajconsidered
RAS 2016 impregnable and grand, atop a natural hill. But
Raj RAS 2016
his immediateRajreason
RAS for
2016invadingRajthe
RASfort was hisRaj
2016 obsessive desire to capture Rani
RAS 2016
Padmini, the unrivalled beautiful
Raj RAS queen
2016 of Rana Ratan Singh. The Rana, out of
Raj RASthe
politeness, allowed 2016 to view
Khilji RajPadmini
RAS 2016
through a set of mirrors. But this viewing
of Padmini further fired Khiljis desire to possess her. After the viewing, as a gesture of
courtesy, when the Rana accompanied the Sultan to the outer gate, he was treacherously
captured. Khilji conveyed to the queen that the Rana would be released only if she
agreed to join his harem. But the queen had other plans. She agreed to go to his camp if
permitted to go in a Royal style with an entourage, in strict secrecy. Instead of her going,
she sent 700 well armed soldiers disguised in litters and they rescued the Rana and took
him to the fort. But Khilji chased them to the fort where a fierce battle ensued at the
outer gate of the fort in which the Rajput soldiers were overpowered and the Rana was
killed. Khilji won the battle on August 26, 1303. Soon thereafter, instead of surrendering
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Sisodia of Mewar
to the Sultan, the royal Rajput ladies led by Rani Padmini preferred to die through the
Rajputs ultimate tragic rite of Jauhar (self immolation on a pyre).
o Administration of the captured state is handed to the ruler of the neighbouring state of
Jalore, Maldeo.
Sisodia of Mewar
Rana Hammir (1326-64)
o Progenitor (Shuruwat karne wala) of the Sisodia clan
o Built the Annapoorna Mata temple, located in the Chittorgarh Fort
o Alauddin Khilji defeated Rana Ratan Singh (Padmini ne Jaauhar kiya) and transferred
administration of new territories ( including chitter) to Maldeo, ruler of Jalore.
o Maldeo , married his widowed daughter Songari with Rana Hammir.
o Hammir organized overthrow of Maldeo and established Mewar again in 1326.
Khaitsi or Khetra Singh (1364-82)
o Son of Rana Hammir
o Conquered back, Mandalgarh, Ajmer, Mandsore & area of Chappan.
o Obtained victory over Sultan of Delhi at Bakrole.
o The Kumbalgarh inscription says that he captured Zafar Khan.- Sultan of Gujarat.
Rana Lakha (1382- 1421)
o Defeated the imperial army of Delhi at Badnor
o Had two Sons Elder Rana Choonda who took oath not to claim throne of mewar
in the exchange of his fathers marriage to Rani Hansa Bai.
o In compensation his symbol Lance (Bhala) was superadded to autograph of prince in

all grants to vassals. Hence, Lance of Saloombra still precedes monogram of Rana.
o In line with promise, Rana Mokul (Son from Hansa Bai) succeeded throne.
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Rana Mokul/Mokal Singh (1421-1433)
o After Rana Lakha, as Rana Mokul was minor, Rana Choonda started taking care of
administration.
o But Rani Hansa bai, did not like and asked Rana choonda to leave. He left.
o Rani seek help of father Ranmal of Marwar but later understood intentions of Ranmal.
Raj RAS o2016
Rani called back Choonda, whoRaj RAS
came 2016
inand rescued Mokul Singh.
o Had 3 sons = RanaRajKumbha + 2 & daughter Lal Bae.
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Rana Kumbha (1433-68) Raj RAS 2016
o In 1433, defeated Sultan of Malwa, Mahmud Khilji, in Battle of Mandalgarh and Banas.
Raj RAS 2016
o Erected Vijay Stambh (victory tower) 37 meter/9 floors.
o Erected 32 Forts in defense of Mewar. Including highest fort in Rajasthan (MRL 1075m)
Kumbhalgarh Raj RAS 2016
o Additionally he also costructed, the Ranakpur Trailokya-dipaka Jain temple with its
adornments, the Kumbhasvami and Adivarsha temples of Chittor and the Shantinatha
Raj RAS 2016
Jain temple.
Raj RAS 2016
o Credited with writing the Raj Samgita-raja,
RAS 2016 the Rasika-priya commentary on the
Raj RAS 2016
Gitagovinda, the Sudaprabandha, and the Kamaraja-ratisara.
o Sangita-ratnakara and Sangita-krama-dipaka (two books on music by Rana Kumbha.

Raj RAS 2016
o During his reign, scholar Atri and his son Mahesa wrote the prashasti (edict) of the
Chittor
Raj RAS RAS Kirti-stambha and Kahana
RASVyasa
RAS wrote the Ekalinga-mahamatya. RAS
o Rana kumbha successfully defended Mewar and expanded his territory at a time when
RAS RAS he was surrounded by Raj RAS
enemies 2016
like Mahmud Khilji of Malwa, Qutbuddin of Gujrat, Shams
Raj RAS 2016
Khan of Nagaur and Rao Jodha of Marwar.
Rana Udai Singh I ( 1468-73) Raj RAS 2016
o A In a patricide, Rana Kumbha was killed by his son Udaysimha (Udai Singh I) or Ooda
Singh
o Defeated by his brother Raemul in battles of Jawar, Darimpur and Pangarh
Rana Raemul (1473- 1508)
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o Other Son Raemul finally succeeded Khumbha
o By marrying Sringardevi (daughter of Rao Jodha), Raimal ended the conflict with the
Rathores.
Rana Sanga ( Sangram Singh ) (1508-1528)
o Battle of Gagron: defeated Sultan of Malwa
o Battles of Idgar: 3 battles: fought between Bhar Mal & Rae Mal two princes of Idar, Rana
Sanga supported Rae mal.
o Battle of Khatoli & Dholpur: Sanga defeated Ibrahim Lodhi
o Gujarat Invasion: laid seize at Ahmadnagar (Himmatnagar) defeated Sultan.
o Battle of Khanwa: was defeated by Babur
Ratan Singh II (15281531)
Vikramaditya Singh (15311536)
o During his reign, Sultan of Gujarat Bahadur Shah sacked Chittor in 1534, Udai Singh
was sent to Bundi for safety.
o Rana Sangas wife Karnavati send Rakhi to Humayun.
o But Humayun late 2nd Jauhar of Chittor
Vanvir Singh (15361540)
o Vanvir killed Vikramaditya Singh, and was about to kill Udai Singh II, when Panna
Dhai, rescued him with sacrifice of her won child.
Udai Singh II (15401572)
o 1540, he was crowned in Kumbhalgarh by the nobles of Mewar.
o Maharana Pratap born in same year (9th May-1540)
o In 1562, he gave refuge to Baz Bahadur of Malwa. Using this as a pretext, Akbar attacked
Mewar in October 1563.
o Udai Singh retired to Gogunda.
o Rao Jaimal & Patta fought with Valor even Akbar impressed statute erected at
Fatehpur Sikri
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o Jauhar- 3rd Jauhar of chittor (1568)
o Founded city of Udaipur. This became the capital of Mewar from here on.
Maharana Pratap(9th May 1540- 29 Jan 1597)
o Pratap Jayanti, is celebrated annually on the 3rd day of the Jyestha Shukla.
o 1576-Akbar deputed Man Singh I against Maharana Pratap 18 June 1576- Battle of
Haldighati Pratap defeated.
o Slowly, Pratap recovered many of the territories , made Chavand
o Tod, the famous British antiquarian, gave Pratap the title of Leonidas of Rajasthan.
Amar Singh I (1597-1620)
o Born 1559, same year as Udaipur foundation laid by Udai Singh.
o Amar Singh fought with Jehangir
o Battle of Dewar showed great bravery killed commander sultan.
o Finally, made peace with Jehangir treaty negotiated by Shah Jehan Amar Singh was
relieved of making in person presence to Mughal court.
Karan Singh II (16201628)
Jagat Singh I (16281652)
o Made jag Mandir in Lake Pichola
Raj Singh I (16521680)
o Made Rajsamand
Jai Singh (16801698)
o Treaty with Aurangzeb
o Made Lake Jaisamand
Amar Singh II (16981710)
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Sangram Singh II (17101734)
Jagat Singh II (17341751)
Pratap Singh II (17511754)
Raj Singh II (17541762)
Ari Singh II (17621772)
Hamir Singh II (17721778)
Bhim Singh (17781828)
Jawan Singh (18281838)
Shambhu Singh (18611874)
o Adopted son of Maharana Swarup Singh
o He was the first to set up a school for girls and thus promoted opportunities of
education for everyone.
o He enforced special measures to curb the Sati pratha
Sajjan Singh (18741884)
o Cousin was adopted by Maharana Shambhu Singh.
Fateh Singh (18841930)
o Adopted by Sajjan Singh
o Built Cannuaght dam on Lake Dewali now named FatehSagar
o Built Fateh Prakash Palace in Chittorgarh fort
o Only Maharaja to not attend the Delhi Durbar, both of 1903 and 1911.
Bhupal Singh (19301947)
o On 28 July 1921, following some social unrest in Mewar, Fateh Singh was formally
deposed Bhupal Singh made ruler.
o On 18 April 1948 he became Rajpramukh of Rajasthan and from 1 April 1949 his title
was raised to Maha Rajpramuk
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Sisodia of Dungarpur
Sisodia of Dungarpur
In 1197, Samant Singh, the eldest son of the ruler of Mewar, Karan Raj
Raj RAS 2016 RASthe
Singh, 2016
Guhils of Mewar
Raj RAS 2016
(Udaipur) established their suzerainty in this area.
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
It is mentioned in the Khyats that Maharawal Veer Singh Dev, the Sixth descendant of Sawant Singh
of Mewar, assassinated powerful Bhil Chieftain Dungaria and took possession of Dungarias village
Raj town
and founded that RAS of2016
Dungarpur in 1258 A.D.
Rulers of Dungarpur:
Raj RAS 2016
Rawal Veer Singh
o Raj
Founded
RAS State
2016of Dungarpur
o Killed in the sack of Chittor by Allauddin
Raj Khilji.
RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Bhachundi
Raj RAS 2016
o Erected the Hanumat Pol
Raj RAS 2016

Rawal Gopinath
o Victory over Ahmedshah, the Sultan of Gujarat in 1433 A.D.

o Built the Gaipsagar lake at Dungarpur
RAS RAS
Rawal Somdasji Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
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o Repelled RAS 2016of Sultan
invasion RajMahmood
RAS 2016
ShahRaj
andRAS 2016
Gayasuddin
Raj RAS 2016
Maharawal Udai
Raj Singh
RAS I 2016 Raj RAS 2016
Divided Vagad into two parts. The western portion, with the capital at Dungarpur, he retained
for his elder son Prithviraj and the eastern portion subsequently known as Banswara, gave to
his younger son Jagmal.
Maharawal Askaran
o Acknowledged the Mughal suzerainty and became a vassal of the Empire
Maharawal Punjaraj
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Sisodia of Dungarpur
o Emperor Shahjahan, conferred on him the insignia of the Mahimaratib and a grant of a
Dedhahazari Mansab and Izzat to 1,500 Sawars in recognition of the services rendered
by him to the Emperor in his campaigns in the Daccan.
Maharawal Khuman Singh (1691 1702)
Maharawal Ram Singh (1702 1730 )
o The Marahattas invaded territory.
Maharawal Shiv Singh (1730 1785)
o Became an ally of the Marahattas
Maharawal Vairi Sal (1785 1790 )
Maharawal Fateh Singh (1790 1808)
Maharawal Jashwant Singh (1808 Dec 1845)
o Signed treaty of perpetual friendship, alliance and unity of interests was concluded with
the British crown on 11th December, 1818 A.D
Maharawal Udai Singh (1846 1898)
o Rendered loyal services to the British Government in the Mutiny of 1857
Maharawal Bijai Singh (Feb 1898 Nov 1918)
Maharawal Laxman Singh (Nov 1918 15 Aug 1947 )
o Awarded Knight Commander- KCSI (1935) and Knight Grand Commander GCIE (1947)
o After independence became a Member of the Rajya Sabha twice, in 1952 and 1958, and
later a member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (MLA) in 1962 and 1989.
o It was in 1945 that the Dungarpur Rajya Praja Mandal came into existence and a year
later in 1946, a demand was made for grant of responsible Government under the aegis
of the ruler. In March, 1948 the ruler announced the grant of responsible Government.
However, on the inauguration of the United States of Rajasthan the local Government
came to an end when the administration of the State was handedover to Rajpramukh
of the newly formed union of State and Dungarpur was constituted as a district of the
United States of Rajasthan.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Sisodia of Banswara
Sisodia of Banswara
The princely state of Banswara was established by Jagmal Singh after defeating and killing a Bhil ruler
Bansia or Wasna. The district is said be named after the same Bhil ruler or probably for the "bans" or
bamboo forests in the area. Banswara State became a British protectorate on 16 November 1818.
Rawal JAGMAL DAS

o Younger son of Rawal Udai Singhji I of Dungarpur, founded state on Banswara in 1527.
Rawal JAI SINGH,
Rawal PRATAP SINGH,
Rawal KHANA DEV,
Rawal KALYAN SINGH,
Rawal AGAR SINGH,
Rawal UDAI SINGH I,
Rawal SAMAR SINGH,
Rawal KUSHAL SINGH,
Rawal AJAB SINGH,
Rawal BHIM SINGH,
Rawal BISHAN SINGH
Rawal UDAI SINGH II,
Maharawal PRITHVI SINGH
Maharawal BIJAI SINGH
Maharawal UMAID SINGH,
Maharawal BHAWANI SINGH,
Maharawal BAHADUR SINGH,
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Sisodia of Pratapgarh
HH Maharawal LAKSHMAN SINGH,
HH Maharawal SHAMBHU SINGH
HH Sri Raj-i-Rajan Maharawal Sir PRITHVI SINGH Bahadur
HH Sri Raj-i-Rajan Maharawal CHANDRAVEER SINGH Bahadur
HH Sri Raj-i-Rajan Maharawal SURYAVEER SINGH Bahadur
HH Sri Raj-i-Rajan Maharawal JAGMAL SINGH II Bahadur
Sisodia of Pratapgarh
In the 14th century, Maharana Kumbha (14331468) ruled ruled mewar with capital at Chittorgarh.
Due to a dispute, Kumbha expelled his younger brother Kshemkarn (14371473), from his territory.
Kshemkarns family too refuge in the Aravali ranges, in the southernmost part of Mewar regime.
In 1514, Kshemkarns son Prince Surajmal (14731530) became the ruler of Devalia (Devgarh)
and established his capital of Kanthal-Desh at Dewaliya (also called Devgarh).
As the climate of Devgarh was not found to be suitable by the royal family, one of the descendants of
Surajmal, Maharawat Pratapsingh of 10th generation (16731708) started to build a new town near
native village Devgarh in 16891699 and named it as Partapgarh,
At that time, the area of Pratapgarh was reported to be about 889 square miles, whereas Dhariyawad,
another small town near Pratapgarh, was founded by Rana Sahasmal, the grandson of
legendary Maharana Pratap in the mid 15th century.
Rulers of Pratapgarh:
Soorajmal (14731530)
o Founded Dewaliya, predecessor to Pratapgarh.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Sisodia of Pratapgarh
Bagh Singh (15301535),
Rai Singh (15351552),
Vikram Singh (15521563),
Tej Singh (15631593),
Bhanu Singh (15931597),
Singha (15971628),
Jaswant Singh (1628)
Hari Singh (16281673)
Maharawat Pratap Singh (16731708),
o Founder Pratapgarh
Prithwi Singh (17081718),
Sangram Singh (17181719)
Ummed Singh (17191721)
Gopal Singh (17211756)
Saalim Singh (17561774)
o Obtained written permission from the then Mughal king Shah Alam II to introduce a
local currency for his state and named it as Saalimshahi-Sikka (coin), which was made in a
local mint-(Partabgarh-Taksal).
Maharawat Saamant Singh (17741844)
o North-western part of this region had very dense forests, a separate state forest
department in 1828, was created to manage states exceptionally rich forest-wealth.
Maharawat Dalpat singh (18441864)
Maharawat Uday Singh (18641890)
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o Introduced some reforms, established civil courts, started relief works during the
notorious Great Famine of 1876-78, opened fair price shops for the citizens and also
exempted certain civilian taxes.
o Uday Singh built a new palace in Pratapgarh for himself in the year 1867 AD more or
less on the lines of those built by the Britishers and started living there.
Maharawat Raghunath Singh (18901929)
Maharawat Sir Ram Singh (19291940)
Ambika Pratap Singh (19401948)
o Who lives in Pune after leaving his native place.
RAJRAS 41
Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Bhattis of Jaisalmer
Bhattis of Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer kingdom was established in south-western Rajasthan . Once seat of Bhatti Rajputs, has been
nicknamed
Raj RAS Golden
2016 City owing to yellow Raj sandstone
RAS 2016
structures and the gold-coloured desert
surrounding it. Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Rulers of Jaisalmer (1156 -1947)
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS
Rawal Jaisal/Jessul (1156-68) 2016 Raj RAS 2016
o TheRaj RAS capital

Bhatti 2016 at Lodorva (Ludarva) is destroyed by Shihab ud-Din Muhammad
(Shihabuddin), the Afghan chief of Ghor.
o Rawal Jaisal laid foundation of new kingdom with Jaisalmer as its capital.
Raj RAS 2016
Salbahan (1168) -> Baijal >Chachak Deo -> Tej Rao
Raj RAS 2016
Rao Jaitsi (1276
Raj RAS 2016
o Faced 8 years seize by Allaudin Khilji
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
o 1st jauhar of Jaisalmer. (1295)
Raj RAS 2016

Karan Singh > Moolraj > Ratan Singh Lakhan Sen

Dudar
RAS RASo 2 Jauhar of Jaisalmer against Feroz Shah of Delhi

nd
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS
Kanar Punpal Kehar 2016 Lachman
II Somji Raj RAS 2016 Kilkaran
Kailan Raj RAS 2016
Satal Bersi Chachack Deo
Raj RAS 2016
II Devidas Jaitsi II Karan Singh II
Rawal Lunkarn (1530-51)
o 3rd Jauhar of Jaisalmer- also called half jauhar of Jaisalmer against local Afghan chief
Amir Ali .
o Why half Jauhar Amir Ali obtained Rawal Lunakarans permission to let his wives
visit the queens of Jaisalmer. But Instead of women he sent armed warriors, which took
the guards of the fort by surprise. As there was insufficient time to arrange a funeral
RAJRAS 42
Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Bhattis of Jaisalmer
pyre and battle seemed lost, Rawal slaughtered his womenfolk with his own hands.
However, soon reinforcements arrived, sparing the men from the Jauhar and Amir Ali
was defeated. Hence, it is called a half jauhar or Sako.
Rawal Maldeo (1551-62)
Rawal Harraj (1562-78)
o Submitted to Akbar
Rawal Bhim Singh (1578 1624)
Rawal Kalyandas (1624 1634)
Rawal Manohardas(1634 1648)
Rawal Ramchandra (1648 1651)
Rawal Sahal Singh (1651 1661)
o Assists Emperor Shah Jahan in his Peshawar campaign.
Maharawal Amar Singh(1661 1702)
Maharawal Jaswant Singh(1702 1708)
Maharawal Budha Singh(1708 1722)
Maharawal Akhai Singh (1722 1762)
o Concluded peace with Bikaner.
Maharawal Mulraj Singh II (1762 1819)
o Signed treaty of friendship with the British for protection.
Maharawal Gaj Singh(1819 1846)
Maharawal Ranjit Singh (1846 1864)
Maharawal Bairisal Singh (1864 1891)
Maharawal Shalivahan Singh III Bahadur(1891 1914)
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Bhattis of Hanumangarh
Maharawal Sir Jawahir Singh Bahadur (1914 1949)
Bhattis of Hanumangarh
During early times, Hanumangarh was the kingdom of Bhati Rajputs. Bhupat, son of Bhati King of
Jaisalmer founded the city and named it as Bhatner, in the memory of his father. Further, he also built
Bhatner Fort in 295 A.D. Since Raj
then, rulers
RAS like Timur, Ghaznavis, PrtihviRaj Chauhan, Akbar, Qutub-
2016
ud-din-Aybak and Rathores had captured this fort. Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS
Finally, in 1805, the Bhattis 2016
were defeated Raj RAS 2016
at Bhatner by Raja of Bikaner Soorat Singh. Since this
conquest occurred on Tuesday,
Raj RAS 2016 which is considered as the day of Lord Hanuman, the Soorat
Singh changed the name from Bhatner to Hanumangarh.

Raj RAS 2016
Deo of Karauli
Raj RAS 2016
The predecessor state of the princely state of Karauli,

Raj RASthe Kingdom of Mathura, was founded about 995
2016
by Raja Bijai Pal a Yaduvanshi Rajput ruler. Historical
Raj RAS data
2016 point to Arjun Deo as the founder of the
Raj RAS 2016
Karauli State in 1348.he capital was successively in the towns of Mathura, Dwarika, Bayana, Timan
Garh, Andher Kotla, Mandrayal, Untgir and Bahadurpur.
Raj RAS 2016
During the 18th century Karauli was under the Maratha Empire until the Marathas were defeated by
the British.
RajIn 1817,
RAS RASKaraulis ruler signed a treaty with the East India Companyand became
RAS RAS RAS a British
protectorate, the status was maintained till the independence of India in 1947.

Rulers of Karauli State:
Raj RAS 2016
Raj the
The rulers of the state bore RAStitle
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Maharaja.Raj RAS
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was ruledRaj
byRAS 2016Rajputs.
Jadubansi
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Maharajas Raj RAS 2016 Raj RAS 2016
1688 1724 Kunwar Pal II
1724 1757 Gopal Singh
1757 1772 Tursam Pal
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1772 1804 Manik Pal
1804 1805 Amola Pal
1805 1837 Herbaksh Pal
1837 1849 Pratap Pal
1849 1852 Narsingh Pal
1852 1854 Bharat Pal
1854 1869 Madan Pal
1869 Lakshman Pal
1869 1875 Jaisingh Pal
1869 1871 Vrishbhan Singh Tanwar -Regent
1876 1886 Arjun Pal II
1886 1927 Sir Bhanwar Pal
1927 1947 Sir Bhom Pal
1947 1947 Ganesh Pal
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Kachwaha Dynasty
Kachwaha Dynasty
T.H. Hendley states that the Kachwaha clan is believed to have settled in an early era at Rohtas
Raj RASon the
(Rahatas) 2016Son River in present-day Bihar.
RajHe
RAS 2016
notes that their notable seats of power were in
Raj RAS 2016
present day Madhya Pradesh including Kutwar, Gwalior, Dubkhund, Simhapaniya Raj RAS 2016
and Narwar
Raj RAS 2016
(Nalapura). This second westward migration to Madhaya Pradesh is said to have been initiated under
Raj RAS 2016
Raja Nala, the legendary founder of Narwar.
Raj RAS 2016
According to Rudolf Hoernle (1905), the Kachhwahas are related to the Gurjara-Pratiharas. He identifies
Rajthe
similarities between RAS 2016
names of the line of rulers of Kannauj (mid-10th century) with the recorded
line of eight Kachwaha rulers of Gwalior (based on the Sas-Bahu inscription of Mahipal).
Raj RASand
Historians state that the Kacchapaghatas, like the Chandellas 2016 Raj RASoriginated
Paramaras, 2016 as tributaries
Raj RAS 2016
of the preceding powers of the region. They point out that it was only following the downfall, during
the 8th10th centuries AD, of Kannauj (regional seat of power following the breakup of Harsha's
Raj RAS 2016state emerged as a principal power in the Chambal valley of present-
empire), that the Kacchapaghata
day Madhya Pradesh. Archaeological artifactsRajlargely
RAS support
2016 this view: Kacchapaghata coinage
Raj RAS and
(minted Gupta-fashion) discovered in Madhya Pradesh 2016
Gopaksetra inscriptions.
Raj RAS 2016
Raj RAS 2016
Kachwaha Rulers of Dausa

During Medieval period, The Chouhans & Badgurjars ruled this land in 10th Century A.D. The city of
Dausa,
RAS rose
RAS to fame when it became Raj theRAS
firstcapital
2016 of Dundhar. This was in 1006, when the
Kacchawaha Rajput king Duleh Rai annexedRaj RASthe region
2016 from the Gujjara-Pratiharas and the Menajs
Raj RAS
control. The foundation that 2016laid in Raj
Rai,
Dulha DausaRASresulted
2016 in Raj RAS of
Kingdom 2016
Amber and later, Jaipur
Raj RAS 2016
by the same dynasty.
Rulers of Dausa:
Sodh Dev, Raja of Dausa (966-1006)
o Belonged to Chauhan Dynasty
Dhola Rai, Raja of Dausa (1006-1036)
o In 1006, Dhola Rai married the daughter of Raja Ralhan Singh Chauhan, Raja of Ajmer.
Part of the dowry included the region of Dhundhar.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Kachwaha Rulers of Amber: (1036 -1727)
o Raja Dhola Rai expelled the Badd Gujjar Rajputs from Dhundhar and made alliances
with the Minas (tribal people) by promising the continuance of their tribal customs,
granting them jagirs, and appointing them as kiladars (fort wardens).
Raja Kokil Dev, (1036 to 1038)
Raja Hanu Dev, (1039 to 1053)
Raja Janad Dev, (1053 to 1070)
Raja Pajwan Dev, (1070 to 1094)
Raja Melaisi Dev, (1094 to 1146)
Raja Beejal Dev, Raja of Amber (1146 to 1178)
o The capital was shifted to Amber, and now rulers called as Raja of Amber.
Kachwaha Rulers of Amber: (1036 -1727)
Raja Beejaldev (1146 1179)
o The capital was shifted to Amber, and now rulers called as Raja of Amber.
Raja Rajdev (1179 1216)
Raja Khilandev (1216 1276)
Raja Kantaldev(1276 1317)
Raja Jansidev(1317 1366)
Raja Udaikarna / Udaykarna (1366 1388)
Raja Narsinhadev(1388 1413)
Raja Banbirsinha(1413 1424)
Raja Udharao (1424 1453)
Raja Chandrasen(1453 1502)
Raja Prithviraj Singh(1502 1527)
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Kachwaha Rulers of Jaipur: (1727- 1947)
Raja Puranmal (1527 1534)
Raja Bhim Singh (1534 1537)
Raja Ratan Singh (1537 1548)
Raja Bharmal (1548 1574)
o Gave daughter to Akbar
Raja Bhagwandas (1574 1589)
Mirza Raja Man Singh I (1589 1614)
o Battle of Haldighati against Maharana Pratap
Mirza Raja Bhao Singh (1614 1621)
Mirza Raja Jai Singh I (1621 1667)
o Aurangzeb deputed him against Maratha king Shivaji forces treaty of Purander.
Mirza Raja Ram Singh I (1667 1688)
Mirza Raja Bishan Singh (1688 1699)
Kachwaha Rulers of Jaipur: (1727- 1947)
Mirza Raja Sawai Jai Singh II (1699 1743)
o In 1699, given title of Sawai by Aurangzeb.
o Formed marriage alliance with marwar & mewar to expel Mughal out of rajputana.
o However, patch up again, and appointed as governor of Malwa & Agra.
o A 1721, t Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah bestowed upon him the title of Saramad-i-
Rajaha-i-Hind
o In 1723, added the titles of Raj Rajeshvar, Shri Rajadhiraj and Maharaja Sawai
o Performed Ashwmedha Yajya & Vajapeya (after centuries)
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o Built five astronomical observatories (jantar Mantar) at Delhi, Mathura, Benares, Ujjain
& Jaipur.
o In 1727: Laid foundation of Jaipur designed by Vidhydhar Bhattacharya
o Translated works by people like John Napier.
Mirza Raja Sawai Ishwari Singh (1743 1750)
Mirza Raja Sawai Madho Singh I (1750 1768)
o Was rewarded the fort of Ranthambhore by the Mughal Emperor
o Founder of City Sawai Madhopur
o Got Shaikh Sadis Gulistan translated to Sanskrit.
o Freed the Kachhawaha Kingdom from the Maratha
Mirza Raja Sawai Prithvi Singh II (1768 1778)
Mirza Raja Sawai Pratap Singh (1778 -1803)
Mirza Raja Sawai Jagat Singh II (1803 1818)
Mohan Singh (regent) (1818 1819)
o Installed on throne by nobles, but was soon deposed.
Mirza Raja Sawai Jai Singh III (1819 -1835)
Mirza Raja Sawai Ram Singh II (1835 -1880)
Mirza Raja Sawai Madho Singh II (1880 1922)
Mirza Raja Sawai Man Singh II (1922 1947)
o Adopted Son
o Married Maharani Gayatri Devi
o Rajpramukh of Rajasthan between 1949-1956.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Kachwaha Rulers of Shekhawati
Kachwaha Rulers of Shekhawati
During medieval times, Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu district comprise of the Shekhawati region of
Rajasthan. The Shekhawat Rajputs ruled over the Shekhawati region for over 500 years. The
Shekhawats are the most prominent among all the sub-clans of the Kachwaha Dynasty of Jaipur.
Being one of the 65 branches of the Kachhawa ruling clan of Jaipur, the early rulers paid allegiance to
their overlords, the rulers of Amber, but Rao Shekhaji declared himself independent in 1471 and
established a separate principality for his descendants.
Rao Shekhaji"o
o He declared himself independent in 1471 and established a separate Kingdom of
his "descendants. "
Rao Raimal "
Rao Suja Singh "
Rao Lunkaran "
Rao Raisal
Shekhawats of Sikar
Raja Bahadur Singh Shekhawat, the Raja of Khandela gifted the village (Beer Bhan Ka Bass) to Rao
Daulat Singh, son of Rao Jaswant Singh of Kasli Thikana. Rao Daulat Singh changed the name of Veer
Bhan Ka Bass village to Sikar in memory of Rao Shekha and constructed a fort here in 1687. In 1721
Daulat Singhs son Shiv Singh became ruler of Sikar.
Rao Daulat Singh (1687/1721)
o Founded thikana of Sikar
Rao Shiv Singh (1721/1748)
o Completed the fort and palaces of Sikar in 1724 and conquered Fatehpur in 1731.
o Erected the famous Temple of Gopinath Ji.
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Rao Samrath Singh (1748/1754)
Rao Nahar Singh
Rao Chand Singh
Rao Devi Singh
o Built forts of Raghunathgarh and Deogarh
o Golden rule in history of Sikar
Rao Raja Laxman Singh
o Constructed Laxmangarh Fort
Rao Raja Ram Pratap Singh
Rao Raja Bhairon Singh
Rao Raja Sir Madhav Singh Bahadur (1866/1922)
o Credit of making huge Victoria Diamonds Jublee Hall & Madhav Niwas Kothi
o During the terrible famine in 1899, started many famine relief works, example: Madhav
Sagar Pond which was built in 1899.
Rao Raja Kalyan Singh (1922/1967)
o Constructed the clock tower as well as the Kalyan Hospital and College for the welfare
of public
Mewati Khans & Kachwaha Dynasty of Alwar
Early medieval times, Alwar was ruled by Jadaun clan of Chandravanhi rajputs. In ealy 13 century
th
Nahar Khan of the same Chandravanshi clan converted to Islam in thirteenth century during Firuz
Shah Tughlak's regime. Alawar Khan who was the descendent Nahar Khan, established the kingdom
of Alawar in 1412 A.D.
During Mughal period, Khanzada Hasan Khan Mewati fought against invader Babar and later on
Hasan Khan's nephew Jamal Khan gave his two daughters to Humanyun and Bairam khan in
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marriage. In the 1550s, Khanzada Rajput king of Ulwar was overthrown by Akbar's military campaign
to encircle Mewar Kingdom.
Later on 25 November 1775, Rao Pratap Singh raised his standard over the Alwar Fort and founded
th
the modern kingdom of Alwar.
Kachwaha Rulers of Modern Alwar State
Pratap Singh Prabhakar Bahadur (17751791) Rao Raja of Alwar
o Founded the princely state of Ulwar.
Bakhtawar Singh Prabhakar Bahadur (17911815) Rao Raja of Alwar
o He also devoted himself to the work of extension and consolidation of the territory of
the State.
o Maharao Raja Bakhtawar Singh rendered valuable services to Lord Lake, during the
latter's campaign against Marathas, in the battle of Laswari, in the Alwar territory when
the State troops assisted him in finally breaking the Marathas and Jat powers.
o As a result, in 1803, the First Treaty of Offensive and Defensive Alliance was forged
between Alwar State and the East India Company. Thus, Alwar was the first princely
State in India to enter into Treaty Relations with the East India Company.
Bane Singh Prabhakar Bahadur (18151857) Maharao Raja of Alwar
Sheodan Singh Prabhakar Bahadur (18571874) Maharao Raja of Alwar
Mangal Singh Prabhakar Bahadur (18741892) Maharaja of Alwar
Jai Singh Prabhakar Bahadur (18921937) Maharaja of Alwar
o It was in the times of Jai Singh that name of state was changed from Ulwar to Alwar.
Tej Singh Prabhakar Bahadur (19371971) Maharaja of Alwar
o Following the independence of India in 1947, Alwar acceded unto the dominion of India.
On 18 March 1948, the state merged with three neighboring princely states (Bharatpur,
Dholpur and Karauli) to form the Matsya Union. This union in turn merged unto the
Union of India. On 15 May 1949, it was united with certain other princely states and the
territory of Ajmer to form the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Jats of Bharatpur
Jats of Bharatpur
At the end of the 17th century, Jat Baija with his son Rajaram, Zamindar of the village of Sinsini, took
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o Maharaja Suraj Mal captured the fort of Bharatpur by vanquishing Khemkaran, the rival
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Maharaja Ranjit Singh, 17761805
Maharaja Randhir Singh, 18051823
Maharaja Baldeo Singh, 18231825
Maharaja Balwant Singh, 18251853
Maharaja Jashwant Singh, 18531893
Maharaja Ram Singh, 18931900 (exiled)
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Jats of Bharatpur
Maharani Girraj Kaur, regent 19001918
Maharaja Kishan Singh, 19001929
Maharaja Brijendra Singh, 19291947
o Matsya Union was the first State to be formed in Rajasthan with the integration of
Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli which joined the Indian Union.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Nawabs of Jhunjhunu
Nawabs of Jhunjhunu
Ancient History of Jhunjhunu, forms part of Indian mythology, with an anecdote that Pandwas, the
heroes of the Mahabharata took bath and bathed their weapons in the Surya Kund, Lohargal.
It is said that, it was ruled over by the Chauhan Dynasty in the Vikram era 1045, and Sidhraj was a
renowned king. In the year 1450 Mohammed Khan & his son Samas khan defeated the Chauhans and
conquered Jhunjhunu.
Mohammed khan was first Nawab of Jhunjhunu. In 1459, his son Samas khan ascended the throne and
. Jhunjhunu was ruled over by of the following Nawabs in succession:
Rulers of Jhunjhunu:
Mohammed Khan
o First Nawab of Jhunjhunu
Samas Khan
o Ascended throne in 1459
o Founded the village Samaspur and got Samas Talab constructed
Fateh Khan
Mubark Shah
Kamal Khan
Bheekam Khan
Mohabat Khan
Khijar Khan
Bahadur Khan
Samas Khan Sani
Sultan khan
Vahid Khan
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Nawabs of Jhunjhunu
Saad Khan
Fazal Khan
Rohilla Khan
o Last Nawab of Jhunjhun
o Shardul Singh, diwan of Rohilla Khan, occupied jhunjhunu, after the death of Rohilla
Khan in 1730.
Shardul Singh
Shardul Singh was as brave as his ancestor Rao Shekha ji.
He ruled for twelve years, after his death the estate was divided equally among his five
sons. The administration by his five sons was cumulatively known as Panchpana.
Their descendants continued to rule over it till Indian Independence in 1947.
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan The Kingdom of Dholpur
The Kingdom of Dholpur
Ancient Period:
The History of Dholpur date back to the Buddhas Period. During that period , Dholpur was
included in Matsya Janpad. During Mauryan rule it was included in the Mauryan Empire.
Early Medieval:
Around the 8th to 10th centuries, Chauhans ruled over it. In the year 1194 it remained under
Mohammed Gauri.
Tomar Rule:
It is believed that the city got its name Dhawalpuri (then Dholpur) after Raja Dholan Deo
Tomar, the Tomar ruler who established the city in 700 AD.
Yadava rulers of Karauli
The Tomars lost sovereignty to Jadus of Karauli. The Dholpur fort was built by Dharampal,
Raja of Karauli in 1120 A.D
Sultanate Period:
In 1502, Sikandar Lodi defeated Dholpur King Vinayak Dev and captured Dholpur.
Mughal Period:
After the death of Ibrahim Lodi, many states declared themselves independent. Mohammed
Jaifoon declared himself the ruler of Dholpur. Babar sent Junniad Barlas to Dholpur, who
crushed the rebellion and took over the administration of Dholpur in his own hands.
Gurjar rule
After the death of Aurangzeb, Raja Kalyan Singh Gurjar occupied the fort till 1761 AD, whence
Raja of Bharatpur, the Jat ruler Maharaja Surajmal took control of the fort.
Bamraulia rulers
In Second Anglo-Maratha War between the British and Marathas at Laswari on 1 November 1803, Lord
Lake defeated Sindhia. In this war the Jats helped the British. Later, the British concluded a treaty with
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan The Kingdom of Dholpur
the Jats and with their help defeated Marathas and won back Gwalior and Gohad from them. The
British kept Gwalior with them but returned Gohad to the Jats in 1804.
Gohad was handed over to Marathas under a revised treaty dated 22 November 1805 between
Marathas and British. Under the treaty, Gohad ruler Rana Kirat Singh was given Dhaulpur, Badi and
Rajakheda in exchange. Rana Kirat Singh moved to Dhaulpur in December 1805. Thus the Rana Jat
rulers of Bamraulia gotra ruled Gohad for 300 years from 15051805 and after that their rule was
transferred at Dholpur.
On 10 January 1806 Dholpur became a British protectorate
Rulers of Dholpur (title Maharaja Rana)
Kirat Singh (1806-1836)
Pohap Singh (1836)
Bhagwant Singh (1836 1873)
Nihal Singh (1873 1901)
Maharani Sateha Devi (1873 d. 1884) Bhawa (f) -Regent
Ram Singh (1901-1911)
Udai Bhan Singh (29 Mar 1911 15 Aug 1947)
o Signed the instrument of accessionto the Indian Union on 7 April 1949
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Important Dynaties of Rajasthan Index

Alexander Invasion (326 BC) ....................................................................................................................... 1

Maurya Rule in Rajasthan (321-184 BCE) ................................................................................................... 2

Sakas (1st AD) .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Western Satraps ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Rajasthan In Gupta Period .......................................................................................................................... 4

Huna Empire in Rajasthan .......................................................................................................................... 4

Vardhana Empire ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Gurjara Kingdom ........................................................................................................................................ 5

The Origin of Rajputs .................................................................................................................................. 6

Pratihars of Mandore ................................................................................................................................. 7

Pratihars of Bhinmal (Jalore) ...................................................................................................................... 8

Rathores of Jodhpur ................................................................................................................................. 10

Rathores of Bikaner: ................................................................................................................................. 13

Rathores of Barmer .................................................................................................................................. 15

The Chauhan Dynasty ............................................................................................................................... 17

Chauhans of Shakambhari: ....................................................................................................................... 17

Chauhans of Ranthambore ....................................................................................................................... 19

Chauhans of Jalore ................................................................................................................................... 20

Hada of Bundi: .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Hada of Kota ............................................................................................................................................. 23

Jhalas of Jhalawar ..................................................................................................................................... 24

Deora of Sirohi .......................................................................................................................................... 25

The Kingdom of Mewar ............................................................................................................................ 27

Guhils of Chittorgarh ................................................................................................................................ 27

Sisodia of Mewar ...................................................................................................................................... 31

Sisodia of Dungarpur ................................................................................................................................ 36

Sisodia of Banswara .................................................................................................................................. 38

Sisodia of Pratapgarh ............................................................................................................................... 39

Bhattis of Jaisalmer .................................................................................................................................. 42

Bhattis of Hanumangarh .......................................................................................................................... 44

Deo of Karauli ........................................................................................................................................... 44

Kachwaha Dynasty ................................................................................................................................... 46

Kachwaha Rulers of Dausa ....................................................................................................................... 46

Kachwaha Rulers of Amber: (1036 -1727) ................................................................................................ 47

Kachwaha Rulers of Jaipur: (1727- 1947) ................................................................................................. 48

Kachwaha Rulers of Shekhawati ............................................................................................................... 50

Shekhawats of Sikar ................................................................................................................................. 50

Mewati Khans & Kachwaha Dynasty of Alwar .......................................................................................... 51

Jats of Bharatpur ....................................................................................................................................... 53

Nawabs of Jhunjhunu ............................................................................................................................... 55

The Kingdom of Dholpur .......................................................................................................................... 57

Mahajanpada Period (500 BCE)

Alexander Invasion (326 BC)

Maurya Rule in Rajasthan (321-184 BCE)

Sakas (1st AD)

The Indo-Scythians are a branch of the Sakas who

The first Saka king in India was Maues or Moga

Rajasthan In Gupta Period

Huna Empire in Rajasthan

The Origin of Rajputs

Kashtriya theory of origin

Pratihars of Bhinmal (Jalore)

The strongest of the Gurjara-Prathira branch was the