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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]
The Chahamana rulers of the Jalor branch, with their estimated periods of reign, are as follows: [28] Virama-deva (1311 CE) was last ruler of dynasty, crowned during the Siege of Jalore, but died 2 1 ⁄ 2 days later. [29] [30]
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. According to the popular legend, Maharaja of Junagadh Khangar Chudasama's wife, Sheetal Solankini, accepted her as Kuldevi after fulfilling her hope of having a son.
Jaiwanta Bai was born in Pali, Jalore into the family of Chauhans of Jalore. Her father, Akheraj Chauhan Songara was the Songara chief of Jalore. [3] [4]
Chahamanas of Naddula (Chauhans of Nadol) (c. 950 – 1197) Chahamanas of Jalor (c. 1160 – 1311), branched off from the Chahamanas of Naddula Chahamanas of Ranastambhapura (c. 1192 – 1301), branched off from the Chahamanas of Shakambhari
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The Chahamana dynasty of Ranastambhapura was established by Govinda-raja, a member of the Shakambhari Chahamana family (also known as the Chauhans of Ajmer). [1] Govinda was the son of Prithviraja III, who was defeated and killed in a battle with the Ghurids, in 1192 CE. The Ghurid ruler Muhammad of Ghor appointed Govinda as his vassal at Ajmer.