Patwari Exam · Rajasthan GK
Major Dynasties and Rulers of Rajasthan
This note introduces the major dynasties that ruled Rajasthan — the Pratihara, Chauhan, Rathore, Sisodia, Kachhwaha and others — along with their founders and key rulers.
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Verified 6 October 2026 · Source: Wikipedia – reference on Rajput dynasties
Key Facts
- Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty
- The Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty (6th–11th century) ruled Kannauj; Mihir Bhoj was a powerful ruler who resisted Islamic invasions.
- Chauhan dynasty
- The Chauhan dynasty was established at Ajmer; Prithviraj Chauhan III (1178–1192) fought Muhammad of Ghor twice — winning the First Battle of Tarain (1191) and losing the Second (1192).
- Rathore dynasty (Marwar)
- The Rathore dynasty of Marwar was founded by Rao Siha (1212); Rao Jodha built Jodhpur city and the Mehrangarh fort (1459).
- Sisodia dynasty (Mewar)
- The Sisodia dynasty of Mewar was founded by Bappa Rawal (713); Maharana Kumbha built 32 of 84 forts.
- Kachhwaha dynasty (Jaipur/Amer)
- The Kachhwaha dynasty of Jaipur/Amer was notable for Raja Man Singh and Sawai Jai Singh II (who founded Jaipur city in 1727).
- Bhati dynasty (Jaisalmer)
- The Bhati dynasty's Rao Jaisal founded Jaisalmer in 1156.
- Hada Chauhan dynasty (Kota-Bundi)
- The Hada Chauhan dynasty of Kota-Bundi: the state of Bundi was founded by Deva Hada in 1241.
- Jat dynasty (Bharatpur)
- Raja Suraj Mal (1755–1763) of the Jat dynasty of Bharatpur built Lohagarh Fort, which the British never managed to conquer.
- Parmar dynasty
- The Parmar dynasty ruled Chandravati at Abu; Someshwar Parmar built temples at Shatrunjaya.
- Other eastern Rajasthan dynasties
- The Yaduvanshi kings of Karauli, the Naruka of Alwar and the Jat dynasty of Dholpur were also prominent in eastern Rajasthan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Jodhpur city and Mehrangarh Fort?+
Rao Jodha of the Rathore dynasty built Jodhpur city and Mehrangarh Fort (1459).
Which dynasty founded Jaisalmer, and when?+
Rao Jaisal of the Bhati dynasty founded Jaisalmer in 1156.
Who founded Jaipur city, and when?+
Sawai Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha dynasty founded Jaipur city in 1727.
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