Chauhan Clan (Chahamana)

Legendary Agnivanshi royal dynasty of India, sovereigns of Shakambhari, Ajmer, Delhi, Ranthambore, Jalore, Sirohi, Bundi, and Kota.

Detailed Historical Chronicle

The Chauhan Dynasty: The Lions of Delhi & Shakambhari

The Chauhan (anciently *Chahamana*) dynasty is immortalized in Indian history as the sword of northern India, defending the frontiers of the subcontinent against foreign invasions for seven centuries.

1. Genesis at Shakambhari & Imperial Ajmer - Consecrated at the sacred Lake Sambhar (Shakambhari) by Vasudeva in the 6th century CE, the Chauhans established their imperial capital at Ajmer (Ajayameru) under Raja Ajayapal Chauhan in the 11th century. - Arnoraja repulsed the Ghaznavid raids, constructing Lake Anasagar. - Vigraharaja IV (Visaladeva) conquered Delhi, establishing the Chauhan Empire from the Himalayas to the Vindhyas. - Prithviraj Chauhan III (1178–1192 CE): The legendary Emperor of Delhi and Ajmer, victor of the First Battle of Tarain (1191 CE), celebrated in Chand Bardai's Prithviraj Raso.

2. Major Branches of the Chauhan House 1. Hada: (Rulers of Bundi and Kota in the Hadoti region). 2. Deora: (Sovereigns of Sirohi and Mount Abu). 3. Songara: (Defenders of Jalore under Kanhadadeva). 4. Khichi: (Rulers of Gagron Fort and Raghogarh). 5. Bhadauria & Pavagadh Chauhans: Rulers of Chambal and Champaner.