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he Kachhwaha is the prominent Rajput race of India. A clan who had ruled a number of kingdoms and princely states, such as Gwalior , Narwar , Amer , Jaipur , Dausa and many more.They were the courageous fighters , Kind rulers and the one who believe in patriotism. The Kachhwahas are the descendants of lord Ram and the clan get originated from one of his son "Kush" that is the reason they are also known as Kushwah.The Kachhwahas are a part of mighty Surya vansh ( Solar Dynasty). Contents

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• 1 Origins • 2 Rulers • 3 Modern Jaipur • 4 Classification • 5 Notable people • 6 References • 7 Further reading

[edit]Origins According to vishnu puran , Kachhwahas originated from Surya vansh and ruled number of state near Avadh . Maharaja Sumitra was the last king of Kachhwaha dynasty in Ayodhya. In fourthe century B.C. , due to rise of Nanda Dynesty they get forced to move from Ayodhya . Maharaja Kurma, who was the son of Maharaja Sumitra migrated from their parental habitat and established themselves near the bank of river Son Where they constructed their fort known as "Rohtas". Gradually they regain the power and developed one of the most powerful state like: Gwalior Narwargarh , Kutwar , Dubkund , simhapania , Jalaun etc. and after the downfall of Kannauj in 08 10 th century, kachhwaha emerges as principal power of chambal Valley.The rise of the kachhwahas iin Madhya pradesh is closely related with Maharaja Suraj Sen whose 99 descendents ruled over Gwalior and who founded the base of present Gwalior fort.The oldest section of Gwalior fort still exists by the name Suraj kund. |

According to inscription of Sas Bahu( SahastraBahu) temple in Gwalior fort Vazradaman ( 964- 1000 A.D ), the successor of Kachhwaha (Kachhapghat) ruler Lakshmana ( 940 - 964 A D)Subsided the rising power of ruler of Gandhinagar (Kannauj). According to Bardic Chronicles and popular legend, mangalraj succeeded his father Vazradaman . Mangalraj has two Sons , Kirtiraj and Sumitra. While sumitra got Narwar to possess, Kirtiraj got gwalior.Kirtiraj also formed the temple city of Simhapania ( present day sihonia ) and got a shiva temple constructed to fulfill the wish of Rani Kakanwati.The Kaanmath temple was built from 1015 - 1035 AD.Interestingly Simphania was flourishing center of jainism . After Sumitra, Madhubrahm, Kanh , Devnik and Isha Singh ruled Narwar.The famous Sas Bahu Temple is dated to 1093 AD and it provide a genealogy of the ruling family up to mahipal who died sometime before 1104 AD. |last=Pinch |publisher=University of California Press |year=1996 |isbn=978-0-520-20061-6 |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=uEP-ceGYsnYC |page=98 |accessdate=22 February 2012}}</ref> [edit]Rulers T.H. Hendley states in his Rulers of India and the Chiefs of Rajputana (1897),[full citation needed] that the Kachhwaha clan is believed to have settled in an early era at [Ayodhya] on the Saryu River . He notes that their notable seats of power were Kutwar, Gwalior, Dubkhund, Simhapaniya , Narwar and Jaipur. This second westward migration to Madhaya Pradesh is said to have been initiated under the legendary founder of Narwar. Historians[who?] state that the Kacchapaghatas, like the Chandellas and Paramaras, originated as tributaries of the preceding powers of the region. They point out that it was only following the downfall, during the 8th–10th centuries AD, of Kannauj (regional seat of power following the breakup of Harsha's empire), that the Kacchapaghata state emerged as a principal power in the Chambal valley of present-day Madhya Pradesh.[citation needed] This view is largely supported by archaeological artifacts: Kacchapaghata coinage (minted Gupta-fashion) discovered in Madhya Pradesh and Gopaksetra inscriptions.[1][page needed] After Sumitra, Madhubramh, Kanh, Devanik and Isha Singh ruled Narwar. The Sas-Bahu inscription dates to 1093, and provides a genealogy of the ruling family up to Mahipal (who died sometime before 1104).[1][page needed] [edit]Modern Jaipur

The Chandramahal, part of the Jaipur City Palace built by Jai Singh II Maharaja Jai Singh II founded the city of Jaipur and constructed a palace for the royal family.[2] [edit]Classification The Kachhwahas were traditionally a worrior community and considered to be the owner of most powerful kingdoms.After the downfall of Princely states and rise of British power in India they got spread in many parts of country but remains in touch of their linage. The following is the list, in chronological order, of some of the prominent monarchs of the solar dynasty.[citation needed] Manu or Vaivasvata Manu - the King of all mankind and the first human being on Earth. (According to Hindu belief there are 14 Manvantaras; in each, Manu rules. Vaivasvata Manu was the seventh Manu.[8] Manu is referred to as a Rajan (King) in the Shatapatha Brahmana scripture. He had nine sons, Vena, Dhrishnu, Narishyan, Nabhaga, Ikshvaku, Karusha, Saryati, Prishadhru, Nabhagarishta and one daughter, Ila, who was married to Budha of the Lunar Dynasty). He left the kingdom to the eldest male of the next generation, Ikshvaku, who was actually the son of Manu's brother Shraaddev. Ikshvaku - the first prominent monarch of this dynasty, giving the dynasty its another name the Ikshvaku dynasty. Bhagiratha - Sagara's great-grandson, after strenuous penances, at last succeeded in bringing Ganges down from Heaven. When she flowed over the remains of his ancestors, their souls were redeemed, and the ocean was refilled. Ganges also bears the name "Bhagirathi", in honour of his deed. Aja Dasaratha

The epic story of Ramayana was adopted by several cultures across Asia. Shown here is a Thai historic artwork depicting the battle which took place between Rama and Ravana. Rama - He is considered the seventh Avatar of the god Vishnu. He is worshiped by every Hindu. Many Hindus include his name in either their first or last name. Rama's story before he became king of Ayodhya is recounted in the Ramayana. After he ascended the throne, he performed the Ashwamedha Yajna. Bharata, his younger brother, won the country of Gandhara and settled there. Lava and Kusha - They were the twin sons of Rama and his wife Sita. Lava ruled south Kosala while Kusha ruled north Kosala, including Ayodhya. Kusha married "Nagkanya" "Kumuddhati", sister of Kumuda. After Kusha the following kings of the solar dynasty ruled Ayodhya: Śuddhodana Prasenjit II (Pasenadi) Sumitra — He was the last king of Ayodhya from solar dynasty. In the fourth century BC, emperor Mahapadma Nanda of the Nanda Dynasty forced Sumitra to leave Ayodhya and ended Solar Dynasty. The sub clains of Kachhwahas count upto 71 and the recognized sub clan of kachhwahas are Rajawat , sheobramhpota, shekhawat , Nathawat , Naruka, Khangarotand Kumbhani.Raja Prathviraj organized his clan and had twelve main houses. Which was regarded s eminent system. |publisher=C. Hurst & Co. |year=2003 |isbn=978-1-85065-670-8 |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=OAkW94DtUMAC |page=199 |accessdate=6 February 2012}}</ref>[3]