List of dynasties and rulers of Rajasthan



Rajasthan is a state in northern India. The History of Rajasthan is about 5000 years old. The history of Rajasthan can be classified into three parts owing to the different epochs- Ancient, Medieval and Modern. Rajput clans emerged and held their sway over different parts of Rajasthan from about 700 CE.

Rajputana “land of the Rajputs” was Rajasthan's old name under the British Raj. When India became independent, 23 princely states were consolidated to form the state of Rajasthan, “Home of Rajas”.



Following is a list of dynasties and rulers, which ruled or origin from Rajasthan from Ancient period to Modern period:

Pratiharas of Mandavyapura (Mandore) (c. 550 – 860 CE)
Rudolf Hoernlé assumed a period of 20 years for each generation, and placed the dynasty's founder Harichandra in c. 640 CE. Baij Nath Puri placed Harichandra in c. 600 CE. R. C. Majumdar, on the other hand, assumed a period of 25 years for each generation, and placed him in c. 550 CE. The following is a list of the dynasty's rulers (IAST names in brackets) and estimates of their reigns, assuming a period of 25 years:


 * Harichandra (Haricandra) alias Rohilladhi (r. c. 550 CE)
 * Rajilla (r. c. 575 CE)
 * Narabhatta (Narabhaṭa) alias Pellapelli (r. c. 600 CE)
 * Nagabhata (Nāgabhaṭa) alias Nahada (r. c. 625 CE)
 * Tata (Tāta) and Bhoja (r. c. 650 CE)
 * Yashovardhana (Yaśovardhana) (r. c. 675 CE)
 * Chanduka (Canduka) (r. c. 700 CE)
 * Shiluka (Śīluka) alias Silluka (r. c. 725 CE)
 * Jhota (r. c. 750 CE)
 * Bhilladitya alias Bhilluka (r. c. 775 CE)
 * Kakka (r. c. 800 CE)
 * Bauka (Bāuka) (r. c. 825 CE)
 * Kakkuka (r. c. 861 CE)

Bauka and Kakkuka were sons of Kakka from different mothers. The Jodhpur and Ghantiyala inscriptions of the two step-brothers give same genealogy of the family, except the last two names. Since these two inscriptions were found not far from each other, it appears that Bauka succeeded Kakka (rather than the two dividing Kakka's kingdom).

Mewar dynasty (c. 566 – 1948 CE)
Guhila dynasty of Nagada-Ahar is one of the oldest dynasties of Mewar, they ruled in the 6th century and Sisodia Dynasty (1326–1947 CE) is one of the branch of Guhila dynasty.

Branching of Guhil dynasty
During reign of Rawal Ran Singh (1158–1168), the Guhil dynasty got divided into two branches: Rawal Khshem Singh (1168–1172), son of Ran Singh, ruled over Mewar by building Rawal Branch. Rahapa, the second son of Ran Singh started the Rana Branch by establishing Sisoda bases. Later Hammir Singh of Sisoda base started main Sisodia or Mewar dynasty in 1326 CE.
 * First (Rawal Branch)
 * Second (Rana Branch)

Rana branch rulers (c. 1168 – 1326 CE)
"Rahapa", a son of Ranasimha alias Karna, established the Rana branch. According to the 1652 Eklingji inscription, Rahapa's successors were:

Chauhan dynasty (c. 551 – 1315 CE)
Chauhans originally known as Chahamanas is the Rajput dynasty. The earliest Chauhan dynasty was Chahamanas of Shakambhari that ruled territory known as Sambhar.


 * The ruling dynasties belonging to the Chauhan clan included:


 * Chahamanas of Shakambhari (Chauhans of Ajmer) (c. 551 – 1194 CE)
 * Chahamanas of Naddula (Chauhans of Nadol) (c. 950 – 1197 CE)
 * Chahamanas of Jalor (c. 1160 – 1311 CE), branched off from the Chahamanas of Naddula
 * Chahamanas of Ranastambhapura (c. 1192 – 1301 CE), branched off from the Chahamanas of Shakambhari
 * Chahamanas of Chandravati and Abu (Kingdom of Sirohi) (c. 1311 – 1949 CE)
 * Chahamanas of Lata
 * Chahamanas of Dholpur
 * Chahamanas of Partabgarh
 * Hada Chauhan kingdoms of Hadoti region are–
 * Kingdom of Bundi (c. 1342 – 1949 CE)
 * Kingdom of Kota (c. 1579 – 1948 CE)
 * Kingdom of Jhalawar (c. 1838 – 1949 CE), branched off from the Kingdom of Kota in 1838 CE.

Chahamanas of Sambhar, Ajmer and Delhi (c. 551 – 1194 CE)
Following is a list of Chahamana rulers of Shakambhari, Ajmer and Delhi with approximate period of reign, as estimated historian by R. B. Singh:

Chahamanas of Naddula (c. 950 – 1197 CE)
Following is a list of Chahmana rulers of Naddula, with approximate period of reign, as estimated by R. B. Singh:

Chahamanas of Jalor (c. 1160 – 1311 CE)
The Chahamana rulers of the Jalor branch, with their estimated periods of reign, are as follows:

Virama-deva (1311 CE) was last ruler of dynasty, crowned during the Siege of Jalore, but died 2$1/2$ days later.

Kachwaha dynasty (c. 966 – 1949 CE)
Kachwahas king Sorha Dev and Dulha Rao defeated Meena of Dhundhar kingdom between 950 and 966 CE and established Kingdom of Amber.


 * List of Kachwaha rulers of Dhoondar:

He was the last ruler of Kachawa dynasty, he annexed Jaipur State with Union of India in 1949 CE.
 * 27 Dec 966 – 15 Dec 1006 Sorha Dev (d. 1006)
 * 15 Dec 1006 – 28 Nov 1036 Dulha Rao (d. 1036)
 * 28 Nov 1036 – 20 Apr 1039 Kakil (d. 1039)
 * 21 Apr 1039 – 28 Oct 1053 Hanu (d. 1053)
 * 28 Oct 1053 – 21 Mar 1070 Janddeo (d. 1070)
 * 22 Mar 1070 – 20 May 1094 Pajjun Rai (d. 1094)
 * 20 May 1094 – 15 Feb 1146 Malayasi (d. 1146)
 * 15 Feb 1146 – 25 Jul 1179 Vijaldeo (d. 1179)
 * 25 Jul 1179 – 16 Dec 1216 Rajdeo (d. 1216)
 * 16 Dec 1216 – 18 Oct 1276 Kilhan (d. 1276)
 * 18 Oct 1276 – 23 Jan 1317 Kuntal (d. 1317)
 * 23 Jan 1317 – 6 Nov 1366 Jonsi (d. 1366)
 * 6 Nov 1366 – 11 Feb 1388 Udaikarn (d. 1388)
 * 11 Feb 1388 – 16 Aug 1428 Narsingh (d. 1428)
 * 16 Aug 1428 – 20 Sep 1439 Banbir (d. 1439)
 * 20 Sep 1439 – 10 Dec 1467 Udharn (d. 1467)
 * 10 Dec 1467 – 17 Jan 1503 Chandrasen (d. 1503)
 * 17 Jan 1503 – 4 Nov 1527 Prithviraj Singh I (d. 1527)
 * 5 Nov 1527 – 19 Jan 1534 Puranmal (d. 1534)
 * 19 Jan 1534 – 22 Jul 1537 Bhim Singh (d. 1537)
 * 22 Jul 1537 – 15 May 1548 Ratan Singh (d. 1548)
 * 15 May 1548 – 1 June 1548 Askaran (d. 1599)
 * 1 Jun 1548 – 27 Jan 1574 Bharmal (d. 1574)
 * 27 Jan 1574 – 4 Dec 1589 Bhagwant Das (b. 1527 – d. 1589)
 * 4 Dec 1589 – 6 Jul 1614 Man Singh (b. 1550 – d. 1614)
 * 6 Jul 1614 – 13 Dec 1621 Bhau Singh (d. 1621)
 * 13 Dec 1621 – 28 Aug 1667 Jai Singh I (b. 1611 – d. 1667)
 * 10 Sep 1667 – 30 Apr 1688: Ram Singh I (b. 1640 – d. 1688)
 * 30 Apr 1688 – 19 Dec 1699: Bishan Singh (b. 1672 – d. 1699)
 * 19 Dec 1699 – 21 Sep 1743: Jai Singh II (b. 1688 – d. 1743)
 * 1743 – 12 Dec 1750: Ishwari Singh (b. 1721 – d. 1750)
 * Dec 1750 – 6 Mar 1768: Madho Singh I (b. 1728 – d. 1768)
 * 7 Mar 1768 – 16 Apr 1778: Prithvi Singh II
 * 1778 – 1803: Pratap Singh (b. 1764 – d. 1803)
 * 1803 – 21 Nov 1818: Jagat Singh II (b. ... – d. 1818)
 * 22 Dec 1818 – 25 Apr 1819: Mohan Singh (regent) (b. 1809 – d. ...)
 * 25 Apr 1819 – 6 Feb 1835: Jai Singh III (b. 1819 – d. 1835)
 * Feb 1835 – 18 Sep 1880: Ram Singh II (b. 1835 – d. 1880)
 * 18 Sep 1880 – 7 Sep 1922: Madho Singh II (b. 1861 – d. 1922)
 * 7 Sep 1922 – 15 Aug 1947 (subsidiary): Sawai Man Singh II (b. 1912 – d. 1970)
 * 15 Aug 1947 – 7 Apr 1949 (independent): Sawai Man Singh II (b. 1912 – d. 1970)


 * Titular rulers

Titles were abolished in 1971 according to the 26th amendment to the Indian Constitution.
 * 7 Apr 1949 – 24 Jun 1970: Sawai Man Singh II
 * 24 Jun 1970 – 28 Dec 1971: Sawai Bhawani Singh (b. 1931 – d. 2011)
 * 28 Dec 1971 – 17 Apr 2011: Sawai Bhawani Singh (b. 1931 – d. 2011)
 * 17 Apr 2011 – present: Padmanabh Singh (b. 1998)

Bhati dynasty (c. 600 – 1949 CE)
Bhati dynasty ruled present Jaisalmer from 600s CE.


 * Early rulers


 * Jaisimha, while the genealogy of the Bhatti Rajputs is known, it does seem to be approximate, and is poorly dated. Only a few names stand out and can be linked to historical events, and not reliably so until the 12th century.
 * Bahubal
 * Subahu
 * Rajh
 * Gaj
 * Salivahan
 * Baland
 * Bhati
 * Mangal Rao
 * Majam Rao
 * Kehar / Ehar I (773–806)
 * Tano (806–821)
 * Bijairai I (821–853)
 * Deoraj / Devraj (853–908)
 * Mund / Mundh (908–979)
 * Bachharajat / Bijairaj II (979–1044)
 * Dusaj (1044–1124)
 * Lanja
 * Bhojdev / Bhojdeo


 * Rawals


 * Rawal Jaisal Singh (1153–1168), official founder of kingdom, early Bhatti capital at Lodorva (Ludarva) is ransacked and laid waste Muhammad of Ghor. Nevertheless, he and Jaisal patch up their differences and Jaisal goes on to kill his own brother and nephew in battle with the help of Muhammad Ghor A new capital is established when Jaisal founds the city of Jaisalmer.
 * Rawal Shalivahan Singh II (1168–1200)
 * Rawal Baijal Singh (1200–1200)
 * Rawal Kailan Singh (1200–1219)
 * Rawal Chachak Deo Singh (1219–1241)
 * Rawal Karan Singh I (1241–1271)
 * Rawal Lakhan Sen (1271–1275)
 * Rawal Punpal Singh (1275–1276)
 * Rawal Jaitsi Singh I Rawal Jethsi (1276–1294), the Bhati Rajput leader Jethsi faces an eight-year siege by Sultan Aladin Khilji of Delhi. Tradition has it that when the Bhatti Rajputs are sure of their impending defeat, they kill their womenfolk, with some committing 'Jauhar' by jumping into the fire lest they be defiled by the enemy. The males, the warriors, march from the fort, heading straight for their enemy and a final massacre. Eventually some surviving Bhattis reoccupy the fort.
 * Rawal Mulraj Singh I (1294–1295)
 * Rawal Durjan Sal (Duda) (1295–1306), The second Jauhar takes place under similar circumstances, this time against Sultan Ferozshah of Delhi.
 * Rawal Gharsi Singh (1306–1335)
 * Rawal Kehar Singh II (1335–1402)
 * Rawal Lachhman Singh (1402–1436)
 * Rawal Bersi Singh (1436–1448)
 * Rawal Chachak Deo Singh II (1448–1457)
 * Rawal Devidas Singh (1457–1497)
 * Rawal Jaitsi Singh II (1497–1530)
 * Rawal Karan Singh II (1530–1530)
 * Rawal Lunkaran Singh (1530–1551), the third Jauhar takes place when a local Afghan chief by the name of Amir Ali attacks Jaisalmer, one of many Afghans settled in north-western India. This time around the army of Jaisalmer is victorious in its defence. Lunakaran also fights Moghul emperor, Humayun as the emperor passes through on his way to Ajmer.
 * Rawal Maldev Singh (1551–1562)
 * Rawal Harraj Singh (1562–1578), the Moghul king Akbar gains the submission of Jaisalmer, along with the other Rajputs of Bikaner, Bundi, and Jodhpur
 * Rawal Bhim Singh (1578–1624), Bhim Singh forms a matrimonial alliance with the Moghuls when he marries his daughter to Raja Raj Singh of Bikaner. The raja's own daughter is married to Prince Salim, son of Akbar (later to be the Emperor Jehangir).
 * Rawal Kalyan Singh (1624–1634)
 * Rawal Manohar Das Singh (1634–1648)
 * Rawal Ram-Chandra Singh (1648–1651)
 * Rawal Sabal Singh (1651–1661), Sahal Singh assists Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in his Peshawar campaign. He also extends his kingdom and comes into conflict with the Bikaner Rathors.


 * Maharawals


 * Maharawal Amar Singh of Jaisalmer (1661–1702)
 * Maharawal Jaswant Singh of Jaisalmer (1702–1708)
 * Maharawal Budh Singh (1708–1722)
 * Maharawal Akhi Singh (1722–1762)
 * Maharawal Mulraj II (1762–1820), attacks by the Jodhpur Rathors begin during the reign of Mulraj Singh II. Mulraj Singh signs a treaty with the British for protection.
 * Maharawal Gaj Singh (1820–1846)
 * Maharawal Ranjit Singh of Jaisalmer (1846–1864)
 * Maharawal Bairi Sal (1864–1891)
 * Maharawal Shalivahan Singh III (1891 –1914)
 * Maharawal Jawahir Singh (1914–1947)
 * Girdhar Singh (1949–1950), last ruler of kingdom merge state with Rajasthan Union in 1949.


 * Titular kings


 * Raghunath Singh (1950–1982)
 * Brijraj Singh (1982–2020)
 * Chaitanya Raj Singh (2020–present)

Jadaun dynasty (c. – 1947 CE)
Jadaun dynasty ruled over Karauli.

Rathore rulers of Pali and Mandore (c. 1226 – 1438 CE)

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Rathore rulers of Jodhpur (c. 1459 – 1950 CE)

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Rathore dynasty of Bikaner (c. 1465 – 1947 CE)

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Sinsinwar Jat dynasty (c. 1683 – 1947 CE)

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