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The Chahamanas of Jalor, also known as the Chauhans of Jalor in vernacular legends, were an Indian dynasty that ruled the area around Jalore in present-day Rajasthan between 1160 and 1311. They belonged to the Chahamana (Chauhan) clan of the Rajputs [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
The Chauhans were historically a powerful group in the region now known as Rajasthan.For around 400 years from the 7th century CE their strength in Sambhar was a threat to the power-base of the Guhilots in the south-west of the area, as also was the strength of their fellow Agnivanshi clans. [19]
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
In 1311 Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji dispatched an army to capture the Jalore Fort in present-day Rajasthan, India.Jalore was ruled by the Chahamana ruler Kanhadadeva, whose armies had earlier fought several skirmishes with the Delhi forces, especially since Alauddin's conquest of the neighboring Siwana fort.
Jalore Fort is the main attraction of Jalore, a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan, and one of the nine forts of the Maru, under the Paramaras in the 10th century. It is one of the most famous and impressive forts in the state and has been known through history as the Svangiri or the "golden mount".From this fort, the Songra Chauhans defeated the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji.
The branch of the Songara Chauhans of Jalor came from Nadol to Jalor. They established the Ashapura Mata Temple at Modran village near Jalore, most probably in the 12th century where Patiyats of Dhansa now worship Ashapura Mata as their Kuldevi.
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
Chauhans of Sambhar, Nadol, Ranthambore and Jalor; Tomars of Delhi [23] Chaulukyas (Solankis) and Vaghelas of Gujarat; Paramaras of Malwa [24] and Chandravati [25] Gahadavalas of Varanasi and Kannauj; Chandelas of Jejakabhukti (modern Bundelkhand) Guhilas of Medapata (modern Mewar) Dogras of Jammu & Kashmir [26] Chands of Kumaon [27] Katochs of ...