The History of Rajputs

Rajputs, sanskrit word meaning son of a king (rajputra), dominant people of Rajputana, an historic region now almost coextensive with the state of Rajasthan, NW India. The Rajputs are mainly Hindus of the warrior caste but their are also Muslim Rajputs spread over North-West India and Pakistan; traditionally they have put great value on etiquette and the military virtues and take great pride in their ancestry. Of these exogamous clans, the major ones were Rathore, Shekhawat, Bhati, Kachchwaha, Chauhan, and Sisodiya. Their power in Rajputana grew in the 7th century. The Rajputs expanded through most of the plains of central India. Under the British, many of the Rajput princes maintained independent states within Rajputana, but they were gradually deprived of power after India attained independence in 1947.The Rajput Vans Are :- Agnikul: (1). Chauhan : Gotra-Vats Major Shakhas- Hada, Songara, Deora, Khichi, Shambhri, Sanchora, Pavia, Goyalwal, Bhadauria, Malani, Nirwan, Puravia,Madrecha, Cheeba, Mohil,Chahil, Balecha, Chachera,Boda,Nadola......etc(2). Soalnki (Chalukya) : Shakhas : Baghel(3). Parmar/Pawar/Panwar : Gotra-Vahisht Major Shakhas- Mori, Sodha,Sankhla, Khechar ,Umra & Sumra (Muslim converts in Pak), Kohil, Daddha, Maipawat, Khair, Bhuller, Sorgatia,Pachawara,Varah, KabaBeedh, Badhel, Dheek, Ujjjainia, Kaleja.....etc. Also major Parmar branches— Chavda: Gotra-Kashyap in Gujrat & Mewar. Dodia: Mainly in Sardargarh(Mewar), Piploda(MP), Dangi, Gudan Khera, Champaner (Gujarat) & UP- Muradabad, Bulandshaher, Meerut, Aligarh, Banda, & Panna & Sagar in MP.(4). Pratihar/Parihar: Gotra-Kashyap(Somtimes Koshyal/Kanshilya) 13 major shakhas Lullra, Surawat,Rameta, Budhkhel/Pokhawat,Inda, Khokhar,Kilhan/Kalhans/Chandra/Chuhhan, Ghorana,Dhandhil, Sindhu,Dorana,Subrana,Pahara,Keshodas,Sonpalol, Deep Singh- Suryavansh: Major subdivisions with Gotras —1) Suryavanshi- Gotra: Kashyap 2) Nimi vansh- Gotra: Vashishta 3) Nikumbha Vansh (Shreenet/Sirnet) - Gotra: Vashist/ Bharadwaj 4) Gohil – Gotra: Kashyap5) Gehlot - Major subdivisions- Sisodia, Gohil Sub-sub divisions: Chundawat, Ranawat, Shaktawat, Sarangdevot, Sangawat, Chandrawat, Kshemawat, Suhawat, Ahariya Gotra: Vaijpay/Vaijpayen/Kashyap/Gautam. Note: Bhonsle are a non-Rajput (Maratha) subdivision of the Gehlot vansh 6) Rathore/Gahadval/Gaharwar/Rashtrakutt - Gotra:Gautam/Kashyap in UP. Main subdivisions- Champawat, Kupawat, Bika, Jodha, Udawat,Dangi,Sihamalot, Mahecha, Mertia, Vanar, Khokhar,Pokharan, Khabaria, Barmera, Mohania, Boola, Mopa, Sunda, Randa, Vikramayat, Kotaria, Jaitmallot .7) Gautam- Gotra: Gautam8) Kushwaha/Kachchawa - Gotra:Manavya/Gautam. Major subdivisions: Gogawat, Kubhani, Naruka, Ladkhani, Tajkhani, Nathawat, Rajawat, Shekhawat, Jeetawat, Bankawat, Balbhadrot, Khangarot, Chaturbhujot 9) Badgujar (Raghav) - Gotra:Vashisht Major shakhas- Sikarwar,Khadad,Lawtamia,Taparia, Madadh (Gotra: Bharadwaj) 10) Gaur- Gotra:Bharadwaj11) Pundir/Dahima- Gotra: Paulastya Major Shakha-Kalwal/Koolwal 12) Dahiya- Gotra: Vyas (Extinct) 13) Dogra- Gotra: KashyapChandravansh:1) Yaduvanshi/Jadaun- Gotra:Kondindya 2) Bhati- Gotra:Atri Major Shakhas- Tabni, Bogha, Lahua, Maheda / Badecha, Rawalot, Sirmauria 3) Haihai / Kaluchari- Gotra:Krishnatreya / Kashyap / Shandilya 4) Jadeja- Major Shakhas- Sarvaia, Raijdas, Vaj 5)Chandel- Gotra:Chandrayan. Major Shakhas- Chamarkate, Mohabiye 6) Tomar/Tanwar- Gotra: Gargya/Vyadhrapad. Major Shakhas- Runecha, Gvelera, Beruar, Bildaria, Khati, Indoria, Jwala, Ritalia ,Somwal, Raikwal, Mohala, Jaggara, Suniar, Jodhana, Namal, Miha, Saidha, Chandoria, Supal, Devat, Meeri, Panwa, Damdera, Ladhwa, Godhewa, Atawari, Sarohe, Jatu, Jairawta, Raghotanwar, Satrawala, Kalia.7) Sengar- Gotra: Gautam. Major Shakhas: Chutu, Kadamb, Barhiya, Dahlia, Daharia 8) Bundela- Gotra: Kashyap (Controversial as to whether they are in Chandravansh or a branch of Gaharwar/Rathores) Major Shakhas-Bundela,Kathi,Karmwar (Gotra:Baradwaj), Sarniha .9) Jhala (Makwana)- Gotra: Kashyap 10)Banafar- Gotra:Kondinya/Kashyap Major Shakha- Pathania 11) Kanhavanshi- Gotra: Bharadwaj 12) Raksel 13) Katoch14) Chaupatkhammbh 15) Gargvansh- Gotra:Garg 16) Bajvansh 17) Sen vansh- Bengal, Mandi & Suket in HP.18) Janwar- Gotra: Kaushik 19) Palwar- Gotra:Vyadhra 20) Bharadwaj- Gotra:Bharadwaj 21) Kaushik- Gotra: KaushikNagvansh:1) Bais/Bhale Sultan- Gotra: Bharadwaj Major Shakhas-Kot bahar,Kath,Dondia, Trilokchandi,Pratishthanpuri,Chandosia,Rawat,Kumbhi,Narwaria,Bhale sultan Rishivansh/Brahmkshatriya 1) Gautam (See Suryavansh)2) Sengar (See Chandravansh) 3) Bisen- Gotra:Parasar Also included in Suryavansh Major Shakhas-Bumtela(Gotra-Shandilya), Bumbwar(Gotra-Bharadwaj),Donwar(Gotra-Kashyap)4)Dixit/Dikkit- (Gotra-Kashyap) Also included in Suryavansh/Chandravansh.Rishivansh/Brahmkshatriya:1) Gautam (See Suryavansh) 2) Sengar (See Chandravansh) 3) Bisen- Gotra: Parasar. Also included in Suryavansh. Major Shakhas- Bumtela (Gotra-Shandilya), Bumbwar (Gotra-Bharadwaj), Donwar (Gotra-Kashyap) 4) Dixit / Dikkit- (Gotra-Kashyap). Also included in Suryavansh / ChandravanshNote: All Rajputs are eventually divided in to either Suryavansh or Chandravansh, including those belonging to Agnikul / Nagvansh / Rishivansh. Eg in Agnikul, Chauhan, Parmar & Pratihar are Suryavnshi & Solankis are Chandravanshi. In Nagvansh, Bisen are Suryavanshi. In Rishivansh, Gautam,Bais,Dixit & Pundir are Suryavansi & Dixit (overlap) & Sengar are Chandravanshi.The Mer lineages:Surname - Sub-surname Keshwala - Antrolia, Erda Sisodia - Godhania, Khastriya, Ranavaya, Modhavadia, Kuchadia, Haddiya, Rajsakha - Khunti, Karavadra, Gorania Sundavadra, Bokhiriya, Selor, Selan, JethwaPashtriya - Butad, Revdaria Odedra - Visana Jadeja - Kadcha, Tarkhala, Ratia, Kadegia Solanki - Timba, Divrania, Sida, Bhogesra, Juneja, Waghela Parmar - Mahiyaria, Balega, Mundera, Pata, Gorsera Vadher - Sarma, Sutreja, Sindhal, Dasa Vada - Bapodra, Agath, Muliasiya Chavda - Bhatti, Bhutiya, Bhadia Chauhan - Gareja Vadhia - Vadar, Bajigiya Pathiar - Tapalia Vagh - Vagh, Bhalegia, Goregia Bhatti Chudasama Waghela