Rajput (from Sanskrit raja-putra,) is a member of one of the patriarchal clans of the Indian ruler. They rose to perspicuous from the late 6th century CE, and, until the 20th century, Rajputs ruled in the “vast majority” of the princely states of Rajasthan and Surashtra, where the largest number of princely states were found. of present-day Pakistan.
The Rajput community and the former Rajput states are found spread through much of the area, specially in north, west and central India. These areas include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu, Kashmir, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Sindh.There are numerous major subdivisions of Rajputs, known as
vansh or vamsha, the step below the super-division jati. These vansh mark out
claimed descent from a variety of sources, and the Rajput are commonly
considered to be separated into three primary vansh: Suryavanshi denotes
descent from the solar goddess Surya, Chandravanshi from the cosmological goddess
Chandra, and Agnivanshi from the fire deity Agni. Lesser-noted vansh include
Udayvanshi, Rajvanshi, and Rishivanshi. The histories of the various vanshs
were later recorded in papers known asvanshaavaliis.
• Maharaja Gulab Singh, who became the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Sardar Bajjar Singh Rathore , 267th in line of Lord Rama and Acharya of Guru Gobind Singh .
• Zorawar Singh, a Kalhuria Rajput who conquered Ladakh, Baltistan, Gilgit and Western Tibet.
• Prithvi Narayan Shah, United Emperor of Gorkha, descendants of Sisodia of Chittor.He was of mixed race Aryan Rajput from father side and Mongol from mother side.
• Maharaja Ganga Singh.
• Maharaja Jaswant Singh.
• Rana Pratap Singh. A successful insurgent King against Mughals.
• Pabuji Rathore (Local deity of Rajasthan).
• Prithviraj Chauhan, King of Ajmer who ruled the kingdoms of Ajmer and Delhi in northern India during the latter half of the 12th century.
• Rai Bhoe Bhatti, Founder of Nankana Sahib.
• Rai Bular Bhatti, Son of Rai Bhoe Bhatti and heir to his estate of over 100,000 acres (400 km2) of land in modern day Nankana Sahib. District.
• Rana Sanga, Ruler of Mewar.
• Rana Udai Singh II, Founder of Udaipur.
• Rao Jodha, Founded city of Jodhpur.
• Rao Shekha, King of Amarsar.
• Rawal Jaisal Singh, Founder of the city of Jaisalmer.
• Rawal Ratan Singh, ruler of Chittor (13 a.d.).
• Vanraj Chavda, Ruler of the Chavda Dynasty in Gujarat.
• Veer Kunwar Singh.
• Jai Singh II, Founder and King of Jaipur.
• Jai Singh I, King of Amber.
• Rani Padmini, queen of Chittor who committed Jauhar.
• Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of Jammu & Kashmir (princely state).
• Raja Hasan Khan Mewati, ruler of Mewat.
• Rana Prasad, King of Umerkot Sindh, who gave refuge to Humayun.
• Dulla Bhatti, A revolt against Akbar.
• Amar Singh Rathore, A revolt against Shah Jahan.
• Durgadas Rathore, A revolt against Mughal rule.
• Jang Bahadur Rana, founder of Rana dynasty of Nepal.
The double-edged scimitar known as the khanda was a popular weapon among the Rajputs of that era. On special occasions, a primary chief would break up a meeting of his vassal chiefs with khanda nariyal, the distribution of daggers and coconuts. Another affirmation of the Rajput's reverence for his sword was the Karga Shapna ("adoration of the sword") ritual, performed during the annual Navaratri festival, after which a Rajput is considered "free to indulge his passion for rapine and revenge".
Rajputs generally have adopted the custom of purdah (seclusion of women).By the late 19th century, there was a shift of focus among Rajputs from politics to a concern with kinship. Many Rajputs of Rajasthan are sentimental about their past and furiously observing of their history, emphasising a Rajput sprit that is martial in spirit, with a dangerous pride in clan and tradition.
Prithvi raj chauhan was born in (1149–1192 CE). Prithviraj chauhan father name was Someshwar Chauhan & his mother name was Karpuri Devi. Prithviraj Chauhan (1149–1192 CE), was a Rajput king of the Chauhan dynasty.who ruled the kingdoms of Ajmer and Delhi in northern India during the latter half of the 12th century. Prithviraj chauhan was the last independent hindu king . to sit upon the throne of Delhi. He succeeded to the throne in 1179 CE at the age of 13, and ruled from the twin capitals of Ajmer and Delhi which he received from his maternal grandfather, Arkpal or Anangpal III of the Tomara dynasty in Delhi. He controlled much of present-day Rajasthan and Haryana, and unified the Hindu rulers. against Turkic Mughal & invasions. His sidestapping in 1175 with Samyukta (Sanyogita), the daughter of Jaichand. Jaichand was king of kannauj, is a popular of ramantic tale in india prithviraj chauhan & Sanyigta an epic poem composed by Chauhan's court poet and friend, Chand Bardai. Prithaviraj chauhan defeated Shahabuddin Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191.
Ghauri attacked for a second time the following year, whereupon Chauhan was defeated, captured at the Second Battle of Tarain (1192) and executed.
THE FOREMOST LINEAGES
Rajputs who are descended from the thirty-six royal Kshatriya clans mentioned in the consecrated books, the Puranas, and in the two great Indian epics, the “Mahabharata” and the “Ramayana”, are classified into three basic lineages (vanshas or vamshas): Suryavanshi: or Raghuvanshies (the clans of the Solar dynasty), descended through Manu, Ikshvaku, Harischandra, Raghu, Dasaratha and Rama. Chandravanshi:or Somavanshies (the clans of the lunar dynasty), descended through Yayati, Deva Nausha, Puru, Yadu, Kuru, Pandu, Yudhisthira and Krishna. 1.The Yaduvanshi lineage are a major sub-branch of the Chandravanshi lineage. Lord Krishna was born a Yaduvanshi. 2.The Puruvanshi lineage are a major sub-branch of the Chandravanshi Rajputs. The Kauravs and Pandavs of the epic Mahabharata were Puruvanshis.Great Indian Rajput King
Rajput Origin
The origin of the Rajputs is the issue of deliberate. Writers such as M. S. Naravane and V. P. Malik consider that the term was not used to appoint a exacting clan or social group in advance than the 6th century AD, as there is no talk about of the term in the historical evidence as pertaining to a social group subsequent to that time. One assumption espouses that with the disintegrate of the Gupta territory from the late 6th century, the invading Hephthalites (White Huns) were almost certainly included within Indian society. influential and upper class from surrounded by the invaders were assimilated into the kshatriya formal procedure rank in the Hindu varna classification, while others who followed and supported them – such as the Ahirs,Gurjars and Jats – were ranked as cultivators. At the same time, some original tribes were ranked as Rajput, examples of which are the Bhatis, Bundelas, Chandelas and Rathors. notes that Rajputs "... in point of fact vary to a great extent in status, from princely lineages, such as the Guhilot and Kachwaha, to simple cultivators." Aydogdy Kurbanov says that the adaptation was in particular between the Hephthalites, Gurjars, and people from northwestern India, forming the Rajput community. Pradeep Barua also believes that Rajputs have foreign origins, he says their practice of asserting Kshatriya status was followed by other Indian groups thus establishing themselves as Rajputs. According to most establishment, victorious claims to Rajput standing frequently were made by groups that achieved worldly power; almost certainly that is how the invaders from Central Asia as well as patrician appearance of native tribal peoples were engaged.Chornolgical Information Of Rajputs
• Vachra Dada, a Solanki Rajput and folk deity of Gujarat.• Maharaja Gulab Singh, who became the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Sardar Bajjar Singh Rathore , 267th in line of Lord Rama and Acharya of Guru Gobind Singh .
• Zorawar Singh, a Kalhuria Rajput who conquered Ladakh, Baltistan, Gilgit and Western Tibet.
• Prithvi Narayan Shah, United Emperor of Gorkha, descendants of Sisodia of Chittor.He was of mixed race Aryan Rajput from father side and Mongol from mother side.
• Maharaja Ganga Singh.
• Maharaja Jaswant Singh.
• Rana Pratap Singh. A successful insurgent King against Mughals.
• Pabuji Rathore (Local deity of Rajasthan).
• Prithviraj Chauhan, King of Ajmer who ruled the kingdoms of Ajmer and Delhi in northern India during the latter half of the 12th century.
• Rai Bhoe Bhatti, Founder of Nankana Sahib.
• Rai Bular Bhatti, Son of Rai Bhoe Bhatti and heir to his estate of over 100,000 acres (400 km2) of land in modern day Nankana Sahib. District.
• Rana Sanga, Ruler of Mewar.
• Rana Udai Singh II, Founder of Udaipur.
• Rao Jodha, Founded city of Jodhpur.
• Rao Shekha, King of Amarsar.
• Rawal Jaisal Singh, Founder of the city of Jaisalmer.
• Rawal Ratan Singh, ruler of Chittor (13 a.d.).
• Vanraj Chavda, Ruler of the Chavda Dynasty in Gujarat.
• Veer Kunwar Singh.
• Jai Singh II, Founder and King of Jaipur.
• Jai Singh I, King of Amber.
• Rani Padmini, queen of Chittor who committed Jauhar.
• Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of Jammu & Kashmir (princely state).
• Raja Hasan Khan Mewati, ruler of Mewat.
• Rana Prasad, King of Umerkot Sindh, who gave refuge to Humayun.
• Dulla Bhatti, A revolt against Akbar.
• Amar Singh Rathore, A revolt against Shah Jahan.
• Durgadas Rathore, A revolt against Mughal rule.
• Jang Bahadur Rana, founder of Rana dynasty of Nepal.
Rajput lifestyle
Prithviraj chauhan Rathod's letter
Patal sun Patshah, bole mukh hunta bayan
Mihir picham dis mahn, uge kasap rao ut
Patakun munchyan pan, ke patakun nij tan karad
' Dije likh Deewan,in do mahali bat ik
Turak kahasi turakado, in mukh sun Ikling Uge jya hi ugasi, prachi bich Patang Khushi hunt Peethal Kamadh, patako munchyan pan Jete hai pachatan Pato, kilama sir kewan
Turak kahasi turakado, in mukh sun Ikling Uge jya hi ugasi, prachi bich Patang Khushi hunt Peethal Kamadh, patako munchyan pan Jete hai pachatan Pato, kilama sir kewan
Maharana Pratap History
जन्म – 9 मे, 1540
जन्मस्थान – कुम्भलगढ़ दुर्ग
पिता – राणा उदय सिंह.
माता – महाराणी जयवंता कँवर
विवाह Wives of Maharana Pratap – उन्होंने 11 शादियाँ की थी – महारानी अजब्धे पंवार, अमरबाई राठौर, शहमति बाई हाडा, लखाबाई, जसोबाई चौहान और 6 पत्निया.
संतान Son of Maharana Pratap – अमर सिंह, भगवान दास और 17 पुत्र
Intersting Story About Maharna Pratap
1... महाराणा प्रताप एक ही झटके में घोड़े समेत दुश्मन सैनिक को काट डालते थे।2.... जब इब्राहिम लिंकन भारत दौरे पर आ रहे थे । तब उन्होने अपनी माँ से पूछा कि- हिंदुस्तान से आपके लिए क्या लेकर आए ? तब माँ का जवाब मिला- ”उस महान देश की वीर भूमि हल्दी घाटी से एक मुट्ठी धूल लेकर आना, जहाँ का राजा अपनी प्रजा के प्रति इतना वफ़ादार था कि उसने आधे हिंदुस्तान के बदले अपनी मातृभूमि को चुना ।” लेकिन बदकिस्मती से उनका वो दौरा रद्द हो गया था | “बुक ऑफ़ प्रेसिडेंट यु एस ए ‘ किताब में आप यह बात पढ़ सकते हैं |
3.... महाराणा प्रताप के भाले का वजन 80 किलोग्राम था और कवच का वजन भी 80 किलोग्राम ही था| कवच, भाला, ढाल, और हाथ में तलवार का वजन मिलाएं तो कुल वजन 207 किलो था।
4.... आज भी महाराणा प्रताप की तलवार कवच आदि सामान उदयपुर राज घराने के संग्रहालय में सुरक्षित हैं |
5.... अकबर ने कहा था कि अगर राणा प्रताप मेरे सामने झुकते है, तो आधा हिंदुस्तान के वारिस वो होंगे, पर बादशाहत अकबर की ही रहेगी| लेकिन महाराणा प्रताप ने किसी की भी अधीनता स्वीकार करने से मना कर दिया |
6.... हल्दी घाटी की लड़ाई में मेवाड़ से 20000 सैनिक थे और अकबर की ओर से 85000 सैनिक युद्ध में सम्मिलित हुए |
7.... महाराणा प्रताप के घोड़े चेतक का मंदिर भी बना हुआ है, जो आज भी हल्दी घाटी में सुरक्षित है |
8.... महाराणा प्रताप ने जब महलों का त्याग किया तब उनके साथ लुहार जाति के हजारो लोगों ने भी घर छोड़ा और दिन रात राणा कि फौज के लिए तलवारें बनाईं | इसी समाज को आज गुजरात मध्यप्रदेश और राजस्थान में गाढ़िया लोहार कहा जाता है| मैं नमन करता हूँ ऐसे लोगो को |
9.... हल्दी घाटी के युद्ध के 300 साल बाद भी वहाँ जमीनों में तलवारें पाई गई। आखिरी बार तलवारों का जखीरा 1985 में हल्दी घाटी में मिला था |
10..... महाराणा प्रताप को शस्त्रास्त्र की शिक्षा "श्री जैमल मेड़तिया जी" ने दी थी, जो 8000 राजपूत वीरों को लेकर 60000 मुसलमानों से लड़े थे। उस युद्ध में 48000 मारे गए थे । जिनमे 8000 राजपूत और 40000 मुग़ल थे |
11.... महाराणा के देहांत पर अकबर भी रो पड़ा था |
12.... मेवाड़ के आदिवासी भील समाज ने हल्दी घाटी में अकबर की फौज को अपने तीरो से रौंद डाला था । वो महाराणा प्रताप को अपना बेटा मानते थे और राणा बिना भेदभाव के उन के साथ रहते थे । आज भी मेवाड़ के राजचिन्ह पर एक तरफ राजपूत हैं, तो दूसरी तरफ भील |
13..... महाराणा प्रताप का घोड़ा चेतक महाराणा को 26 फीट का दरिया पार करने के बाद वीर गति को प्राप्त हुआ | उसकी एक टांग टूटने के बाद भी वह दरिया पार कर गया। जहाँ वो घायल हुआ वहां आज खोड़ी इमली नाम का पेड़ है, जहाँ पर चेतक की मृत्यु हुई वहाँ चेतक मंदिर है |
14..... राणा का घोड़ा चेतक भी बहुत ताकतवर था उसके मुँह के आगे दुश्मन के हाथियों को भ्रमित करने के लिए हाथी की सूंड लगाई जाती थी । यह हेतक और चेतक नाम के दो घोड़े थे|
15..... मरने से पहले महाराणा प्रताप ने अपना खोया हुआ 85 % मेवाड फिर से जीत लिया था । सोने चांदी और महलो को छोड़कर वो 20 साल मेवाड़ के जंगलो में घूमे ।
16.... महाराणा प्रताप का वजन 110 किलो और लम्बाई 7’5” थी, दो म्यान वाली तलवार और 80 किलो का भाला रखते थे हाथ में।
महाराणा प्रताप के हाथी की कहानी:
मित्रो, आप सब ने महाराणा
प्रताप के घोड़े चेतक के बारे
में तो सुना ही होगा,
लेकिन उनका एक हाथी भी था। जिसका नाम था रामप्रसाद। उसके बारे में आपको कुछ बाते बताता हुँ।
रामप्रसाद हाथी का उल्लेख
अल- बदायुनी, जो मुगलों
की ओर से हल्दीघाटी के
युद्ध में लड़ा था ने अपने एक ग्रन्थ में किया है।
वो लिखता है की- जब महाराणा प्रताप पर अकबर ने चढाई की थी, तब उसने दो चीजो को ही बंदी बनाने की मांग की थी ।
एक तो खुद महाराणा
और दूसरा उनका हाथी रामप्रसाद।
आगे अल बदायुनी लिखता है
की- वो हाथी इतना समझदार व ताकतवर था की उसने हल्दीघाटी के युद्ध में अकेले ही अकबर के 13 हाथियों को मार गिराया था ।
वो आगे लिखता है कि-
उस हाथी को पकड़ने के लिए
हमने 7 बड़े हाथियों का एक
चक्रव्यूह बनाया और उन पर
14 महावतो को बिठाया, तब कहीं जाकर उसे बंदी बना पाये।
अब सुनिए एक भारतीय
जानवर की स्वामी भक्ति।
उस हाथी को अकबर के समक्ष पेश किया गया ।
जहा अकबर ने उसका नाम पीरप्रसाद रखा।
रामप्रसाद को मुगलों ने गन्ने और पानी दिया।
पर उस स्वामिभक्त हाथी ने
18 दिन तक मुगलों का न
तो दाना खाया और न ही
पानी पिया और वो शहीद
हो गया।
तब अकबर ने कहा था कि-
जिसके हाथी को मैं अपने सामने नहीं झुका पाया,
उस महाराणा प्रताप को क्या झुका पाउँगा.?
