Rise of Rajput dynasties in Rajasthan / Rajput era

One who increases JoyofDeath (648 AD)from toMuhammad Ghauriin IndiaDelhi Sultanateto establish**(1206 AD)period till in Indian historyRajput periodIs famous by the name of. in this periodRajasthanmany inRajput dynastiesestablished their powers in whichGurjar-Pratihar, Chauhan, Guhil, Pratihar, Parmar, Chalukya and Rathore.**Was prominent. Even today there is disagreement regarding the origin of these Rajput dynasties. Their origin can be divided into mythological and historical beliefs.

Origin of Rajputs

In the context of the history of Rajputana, the study of various theories of the origin of Rajputs is of great importance.

Origin from the fire pit:

of Rajputspure breedTo strengthen the idea of ​​origin fromAgnivanshiIt has been told. first introduction of this opinionchandbardaiFamous texts ofprithvirajraso' Happens from. According to him the four dynasties of RajputsPratihara, Parmar, Chalukya and Chauhan Rishi VashishthaOfYagya KundFromdestruction of demonsWere created for. Propagation of this story from 16th to 18th centurybardsIt was happening a lot.Muhannot NainasiAndSuryamall MisanTaking this basis he wrote to him with further encouragement. But in reality it is not appropriate to believe in the ‘Agnivanshiya theory’ because the entire story is artificial and impractical. It seems that the origin of these dynasties from fire by Chandbardai sage Vashishtha expresses that when there was a need to fight with a foreign power, the Rajputs of these four dynasties alerted themselves to fight the enemies. Historians like Gaurishankar Hirachand Ojha, C.V. Vaidya, Dashrath Sharma, Ishwari Prasad etc. have called this opinion baseless.

Origin from ancient Kshatriyas:

Gaurishankar Hirachand Ojhato the RajputsSuryavanshi and ChandravanshiLet us tell. To confirm his opinion, he has given evidence from many inscriptions and literary texts, on the basis of which he believes that Rajputs are the descendants of ancient Kshatriyas. This theory is the most popular regarding the origin of Rajputs.

Foreign Origin Theory:

Famous historians of RajputanaColonel James Toddto the RajputsSakas and ScythiansTold. In proof of this, many of their prevalent customs, which were similar to the customs of the Shaka caste, have been mentioned. Such customs include Sun worship, practice of Sati, Ashwamedha Yagya, drinking alcohol, worship of weapons and horses etc. Todd's book editorWilliam Crookhas also supported the same opinion but this foreign lineage opinionGaurishankar Hirachand OjhaHas refuted. Ojha says that the similarity in the rituals and customs of Rajputs and foreigners, which has been pointed out by Colonel Tod, is not the similarity that Rajputs have acquired from foreigners, rather their authenticity can be found from the Vedic and mythological society and culture. Therefore, he says that the rituals and traditions of Shakas, Kushans or Huns which James Todd has mentioned to show similarity, were prevalent in India since ancient times. Linking them with these foreign races is baseless.

Dr. D.R. storage tax Considering Rajputs as Gurjarstheir relationshipwhite hunsby establishingforeign originGives more strength to the origin. In confirmation of this he says that in the PuranasGurjars and HunsIt is described in the context of foreigners. Similarly, he says that the Agnivansh Pratiharas, Parmars, Chalukyas and Chauhans were also Gurjars, becauseRajore RecordsPratiharas have been called Gurjars. Apart from these, BhandarkarBijolia inscriptionsomething based onRajput clans originated from BrahminsIt is accepted. TheyVatsa gotriya Brahmin to Chauhantell andGuhil Rajputs originated from Nagar Brahmins.Believe it from. Dr. Ojha and Vaidya, while rejecting Bhandrakar's belief, have written thatPratihars being called Gurjar is not a specific caste name but their special state.Gujarathaving authority overIs. As far as the question of origin of Rajputs from Brahmins is concerned, it is also baseless because the evidence in support of this opinion is merely the use of certain words with Rajputs. Thus, there is no unanimity among the above mentioned opinions regarding the origin of Rajputs. stillDr. Ojha's opinion was generally acceptedHas happened. Undoubtedly it is right to consider Rajputs as Indians.

Rise of various Rajput dynasties in the early medieval period

The early Rajput clans that established their respective kingdoms in Rajasthan included the Guhils of Mewar, the Gurjar Pratihars and Rathores of Marwar, the Chauhans of Sambhar, and the Parmars of Abu, the Kachwahas of Amber,JaisalmerK Bhati etc. were prominent.

1. Guhil of Mewar- Adipurush of this dynastyGuhilWas. For this reason, wherever the Rajputs of this dynasty settled, they called themselves Guhilvanshiya.Gaurishankar Hirachand Ojhaguhilas pureSuryavanshibelieve, whileD.R. storage taxAccording to the king of MewarBrahminWere.
2. Gurjar-Pratihar of MarwarIt is estimated that the Pratiharas first established their kingdom in Rajasthan. The inscriptions of Jodhpur prove that the Pratiharas resided in Marwar for approximatelySecond phase of sixth centuryI was done. Since at that time this part of RajasthanGujarratrawas called, hence the Chinese traveleryuwanchwangName the capital of Gurjar kingdomYellow Molo (Bhinmal)OrBarmerTold.Muhanot Nainasi mentioned 26 branches of Pratiharas.is, in whichPratihar of MandaurWas prominent.
3. Parmar of Abu - ‘Parmarmeaning of the word 'enemy killerIt happens. Parmar in the beginningAbuLived in the surrounding areas. But with the decline in the power of the Pratiharas, the political influence of the Paramaras started increasing. gradually theyMarwar, Sindh, Gujarat, Vagad, MalwaEstablished their kingdoms in other places. clan men of parmars of abuDhumrajbut the genealogy of the ParamarasUtpalrajStarts from.
4. Chauhan of SambharRegarding the place of origin of Chauhan, it is believed that heSapadalaksha and forest regionLived around. their capitalAhichchhatrapur (Nagaur)Was. Adi Purusha of Chauhan of SapadalakshaVasudevwas, whose time551 ADis estimated to be approximately.Bijolia PrashastiI to VasudevSambhar LakeHas been considered the creator of. In this praise, ChauhanVatsagotriya BrahminIt has been told.

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