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The Chauhans, also known as Chahamanas, were one of the prominent Suryavanshi Rajput clans of medieval Rajasthan. Branches of the Chauhan dynasty ruled from Shakambhari, Ajmer, Nadol, Jalore, and Chandravati. Notable among them was Prithviraj Chauhan, often celebrated in bardic literature and texts like Prithviraja-Vijaya. Later branches like the Deora Chauhans of Sirohi and the others emerged in the 14th–15th centuries.

Origin

The Suryavanshi theory (descendants of the Sun God) asserts that the Chauhans belong to the solar lineage. This perspective is supported by several ancient literary sources, including Prithviraj Vijay, Hammir Mahakavya, Hammir Raso. These texts emphasize the valor and noble descent of Chauhan rulers, especially Prithviraj III (Prithviraj Chauhan).

The inscription of Vigraharaja IV, a prominent Chauhan ruler, also affirms the Chauhans’ identity as Suryavanshi. This inscription is preserved in the Rajputana Museum, located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, and serves as an important historical record supporting their solar ancestry claim.

Sub-clans

The Chauhan clan is divided into several prominent sub-clans. These include:

Songara
Deora
Khichi
Bhadauria
Hada
Rajkumar / Rajkunwar
Nirbhan
Purbiya
Nikumbh
Nadola
Sanchora
Pavia
Goyalwal
Malani
Shambhri

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-The Chauhan, Chouhan, or Chohan is a Rajput clan that ruled parts of northern India during the medieval period. Prithviraj Chauhan, the last Hindu king of Delhi, was a prominent member of this community.
+The '''Chauhans''', also known as '''Chahamanas''', were one of the prominent Suryavanshi Rajput clans of medieval Rajasthan. Branches of the Chauhan dynasty ruled from '''Shakambhari''', '''Ajmer''', '''Nadol''', '''Jalore''', and '''Chandravati'''. Notable among them was '''Prithviraj Chauhan''', often celebrated in bardic literature and texts like ''Prithviraja-Vijaya''. Later branches like the '''[[Deora Chauhan|Deora]] Chauhans of Sirohi''' and the '''others''' emerged in the 14th–15th centuries.
-== History of Chauhans ==
+== Origin ==
-According to Rajput bardic accounts, the Chauhans are one of the four Agnikula Rajput clans, which claim to have originated from a sacrificial fire-pit (agnikunda) at Mount Abu. This event is said to have occurred to prepare them to fight against the Asuras (demons). In this context, Agnikula is often considered a separate branch of the Suryavanshi Rajput lineage.
+The Suryavanshi theory (descendants of the Sun God) asserts that the Chauhans belong to the solar lineage. This perspective is supported by several ancient literary sources, including ''Prithviraj Vijay, Hammir Mahakavya, Hammir Raso.'' These texts emphasize the valor and noble descent of Chauhan rulers, especially Prithviraj III (Prithviraj Chauhan).
-The descendants of the Chauhan Rajputs ruled several princely states in Western and Northern India until the pre-independence era.
+The inscription of Vigraharaja IV, a prominent Chauhan ruler, also affirms the Chauhans’ identity as [[Suryavanshi]]. This inscription is preserved in the Rajputana Museum, located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, and serves as an important historical record supporting their solar ancestry claim.
-The progenitor of the Chauhan dynasty, Manik Rai (circa AD 685), was the lord of Ajmer and Sambhar in the Western Rajwara region.
+== Sub-clans ==
+The Chauhan clan is divided into several prominent sub-clans. These include:
+* Songara
+* [[Deora Chauhan|Deora]]
+* Khichi
+* [[Bhadauria]]
+* [[Hada Chauhan|Hada]]
+* Rajkumar / Rajkunwar
+* Nirbhan
+* Purbiya
+* [[Nikumbh]]
+* Nadola
+* Sanchora
+* Pavia
+* Goyalwal
+* Malani
+* Shambhri