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Gohil Rajput The Gohil, ruled parts of Saurashtra region of present-day Gujarat state of India as subordinates or independents starting 12th century. Their origin is traced to Guhila dynasty of Mewar and they had migrated to Saurashtra in 12th century. The earliest known inscription of Gohils is found from Mangrol so they must be ruling … Read more
Rajputas Rajput is a caste from the Indian subcontinent. The term Rajput covers various patrilineal clans historically associated with warriorhood: several clans claim Rajput status, although not all claims are universally accepted. The term “Rajput” acquired its present meaning only in the 16th century, although it is also anachronistically used to describe the … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Origins According to the Rajput bards, Chauhan is one of the four Agnikula or 'fire sprung' clans who were created by the Gods in the anali kund or 'fountain of fire' on Mount Abu to fight against the Asuras or demons. Chauhan is also one of … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> The Seuna, Sevuna or of Devagiri (c. 850–1334) was an Indian dynasty, which at its peak ruled a kingdom stretching from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra, north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh, from its capital at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in modern … Read more
The Lion of the Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the Rise of the Sikh Empire Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), often referred to as the “Lion of the Punjab,” was a remarkable figure who transformed a fragmented region into a powerful and prosperous empire. His reign marked a pivotal period in the history of the Indian … Read more
Ahilyabai Holkar: The Queen Who Rebuilt an Empire Ahilyabai Holkar, the queen of the Maratha kingdom of Indore, was a remarkable figure who defied the limitations of her time and left an indelible mark on Indian history. Born into a humble family in the 18th century, she rose to become a powerful ruler, renowned for … Read more
Rudrama Devi: A Courageous Women Monarch Who Redefined Power Ruddramma Devi, also known as Rani Rudrama Devi, stands as a towering figure in the history of medieval India. She was the first and only woman to rule the Kakatiya dynasty, a powerful kingdom that flourished in the Deccan region from the 12th to the 14th … Read more