History of Chahman or Chauhan of Delhi Kingdom in Context History of Garhwal and Hardwar/Haridwar

History of Garhwal (1223- 1804 AD) –part -17

 History of Uttarakhand (Garhwal, Kumaon and Haridwar) -262

                       By: Bhishma Kukreti (A History Student)

                   History aspects of Chauhan name

              In Sanskrit inscriptions and Sanskrit Literature, the Chauhan Kings are described as Chahman.  In Hindi, Apbhransh and Rajshthani literature, there are names as Chahuvan, Chauhan, Chauhwaan, Chaahvan, and Chuhan for Chauhan caste. In Nrinaymat a Sanskrit literature book, Bahuban is described for Chauhan clan King of Ekachakra (Chakrauta, Dehraddun and Uttarkashi region).

             History aspects of Origin of Chauhan Caste

          There are many concepts, theories and folklore about origin of Chauhan caste or clan. According to Prithwiraj Raso, Chahman caste is Agnivanshi or fire clan as Parihar, Chalukya and Parmar. It is believed that first person of Chauhan emerged from Havankund of sage Vashistha in Abu mountain. A few literature creative believe that Chauhan are as Suryavanshi or Indrachandravanshi.  Emerging from Agnikund, suggests that Chauhan are from Shaka clan and were converted to Chauhan or Hindu.

        Many scholars also concluded that initially Chauhan were Brahmin. Being Kings, Chauhan followed Rajput rules and became Rajput.

          The inscriptions state that Pratihar King of Mandor was son of Brahmin from his Rajput wife. Dashrath Sharma concludes that the Parmar were Brahmin from Abu region.

          The Achleshwar inscriptions also mention that Chauhan were from Brahmin Vatsa Gotra. Jan the creator of Kyamkhan Raso states that Chahman were from Brahmin Gotra.

      

              History aspects of Original Land of Chahman or Chauhan

            Prithviraj Raso mentions that Mount Abu is original land of emergence of Chahman. Prithwiraj-Vijay Raso mentions that Pushkar is original place of Chahman or Chauhan. Inscriptions and old historical articles state that Jangaldesh and Sapadalaksh regions.

             It is believed that Chauhman or Chauhan extended their rules over Sakambhar, Pushkar , Seekar , Jaypur and nearby regions.

   Sapadalaksh means one and quarter Lakhs villages. The regions of Nagaur, Ajmer, Hansi, Sarsuti, Mandavar regions come under Sapadalaksh region.

               History aspects of Capital of Chauhman or Chauhan Kings

             Initially, Chahman or Chauhan were regional commanders of Pratihar Kings. When Pratihar kings became week Chahman or Chauhan commanders started enhancing their power.  Vigrahraj second captured Sanbhar region and attacked on Bhrigulacch region too. Ajay Raj(1133)  the successor of Vigrahraj established his capital as Ajmer. Till Prtithviraj third the capital of Chahman or Chauhan was in Ajmer.

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(The History of Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar write up is aimed for general readers)

History of Garhwal from 1223-1804 to be continued in next chapter          

History of Garhwal – Kumaon-Haridwar (Uttarakhand, India) to be continued… Part -263  

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