The Kachhwaha is a Rajput clan found primarily in India. [1][2] They claim descent from the Suryavanshi (Solar) dynasty. [3][4] According to Cynthia Talbot, the meaning of word Kachhwaha [5] is tortoise. [6] There are numerous theories on the origin of the Kachhwahas.

The Kachwaha are a Rajput clan who ruled a number of kingdoms and princely states such as Alwar, Maihar and Talcher in India. Their largest kingdom was Jaipur (Jainagara), which was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727.

The Kingdom of Amber, later the Kingdom of Jaipur or the Jaipur State, was located in the north-eastern historic Dhundhar region of Rajputana and was ruled by the Kachwaha Rajput clan.

Jan 28, 2025 · The Kachwaha dynasty is one of the oldest and most prominent Rajput dynasties in India, ruling the region of Amber (Amer) and later Jaipur in present-day Rajasthan. The Kachwaha rulers trace their lineage back to the 11th century.

Oct 10, 2022 · In this article, we will shed light on the history of Kachwaha Rajputs who ruled over Amer/Amber and modern-day Jaipur. The Kachwaha is one of the most reputed Rajput clans of Rajasthan. Their saga of heroism, bravery, and chivalry is still alive in the plains of Rajasthan.

Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi, Delhi, India. Author of Modern Myths, Locked Minds: Secularism and Fundamentalism in India and others.

Aug 31, 2013 · The Kachwaha, also spelled as Kachavaha, Kuchhwaha Kachhawa, Kacchavahas, Kushwaha, Kakutstha, Kacchapghata, and Kurma are a Suryavanshi Rajput clan who ruled a number of kingdoms and princely states in India.

Rule and History of Kachwaha Rajputs: The Kachwaha Rajputs ruled a number of kingdoms and princely state such as Alwar, Amber (now Jaipur), Maihar and Talcher in India. Also, the King or Maharaja of Jaipur is regarded as the head of the extended clan of Kachhwaha.

Oct 12, 2024 · Discover the rich history of the Kachwaha dynasty, rulers of Jaipur. Explore their contributions to art, culture, and the city's development. Learn about iconic landmarks like the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, and the enduring legacy of these powerful rulers.

Kachwaha Rulers of Dausa. During Medieval period, The Chouhans & Badgurjars ruled this land in 10th Century A.D. The city of Dausa, rose to fame when it became the first capital of Dundhar. This was in 1006, when the Kacchawaha Rajput king Duleh Rai annexed the region from the Gujjara-Pratiharas and the Menaj’s control.