Introduction to the Jodhpur Royal Family
Traces of Rathore dynasty lineage to the Rashtrakuta solar dynasty from the 8th century AD. Branches of Rashtrakutas had migrated to Western Rajasthan as early as the late tenth century; multiple inscriptions of "Rathauras" have been located in and around Marwar dating from the tenth to thirteenth century; the Rathores may have emerged from one of the Rashtrakuta branches.
Vansh: Suryavanshi
Descended from:Kannauj (Gahadvala)
Branches: Mertiya,Jaitawat, Sindhal,Bhadawat Udawat,Champawat, Kumpawat,Jodha,Bika, Jaitawat, Jaimalot|Patawat, Vadher,Rupawat, Balawat,chandawat, Raipalot
Ruled in: Kannauj,Marwar, Jangladesh, Malwa
Princely States: Marwar (1226-1949)
“Nau Kothi Marwar” 9 Kothi {Forts & Palaces} Union territories of Marwar States
- Bikaner (1488-1949)
- Bat-Dwarka(Gujrat)
- Kishangarh (1611-1949)
- Idar (1728-1949)
- Ratlam (1651-1949)
- Sitamau (1701-1949)
- Sailana (1730-1949)
- Kotra (1350-1755)
- Alirajpur (1701-1949)
- Manda
- Poonch (1596-1798)
- Amritpur (1857-present)
The Jodhpur Royal Family is a prominent Rajput clan that ruled the princely state of Jodhpur, also known as Marwar, in present-day Rajasthan, India, for over six centuries. The Jodhpur dynasty was one of the most powerful and prominent Rajput clans in Rajasthan, and their rulers were known for their military prowess. They played a crucial role in many battles and conflicts in the region and patronized the arts and culture. Jodhpur became a center of music, dance, and literature under their rule.
