History of Jaipur
The tale of the warrior clans begun around the 7th century which was then later known as the Rajputras or Rajputs, the sons of Kings as they called themselves. Thus came into existence the royal Rajput clans of the Kachhwahas of Jaipur, the Hadas of Bundi and Kota and the Bhatis of Jaisalmer. They became members of the Suryavanshi, Chandravanshi or the Agnivanshi clans and often included Indian gods like Vishnu and Lord Rama on the top of carefully devised family trees.
The Kachhawahas, despite being devout Hindus belonging to the Kshtriya (warrior) caste, recognized the expediency of aligning themselves with the powerful Mughal Empire. They paid homage at the Mughal court, and cemented the relationship with marital alliances. They were handsomely rewarded for their bravery defending the Mughals in their various battles. As the Sisodias of Chittor chose the path of opposition with Mughals, they were in perpetual state of conflict. They lost their capital many times but they gained the respect of the people. Udaipur was built by the Sisodias because of defeat. Jaiur was a symbol of the power and prestige the Kachhwahas gained in the Mughal court. One city symbolizes defiance; the other sagacity and they reflect two sides of the Rajput character.
Duleh Rai was a Kachhwahas who could trace his lineage to Rama, hero of the sun-born dynasty immortalized in Ramayana. He was married to the daughter of Chauhans of Ajmer. Duleh Rai's (also known as 'Tej Karan') son Kakil Dev is known to have established dynastic rule in Amber, which was the most important stronghold of the Minas.
The Kachhawahas, despite being devout Hindus belonging to the Kshtriya (warrior) caste, recognized the expediency of aligning themselves with the powerful Mughal Empire. They paid homage at the Mughal court, and cemented the relationship with marital alliances. They were handsomely rewarded for their bravery defending the Mughals in their various battles. As the Sisodias of Chittor chose the path of opposition with Mughals, they were in perpetual state of conflict. They lost their capital many times but they gained the respect of the people. Udaipur was built by the Sisodias because of defeat. Jaiur was a symbol of the power and prestige the Kachhwahas gained in the Mughal court. One city symbolizes defiance; the other sagacity and they reflect two sides of the Rajput character.
Duleh Rai was a Kachhwahas who could trace his lineage to Rama, hero of the sun-born dynasty immortalized in Ramayana. He was married to the daughter of Chauhans of Ajmer. Duleh Rai's (also known as 'Tej Karan') son Kakil Dev is known to have established dynastic rule in Amber, which was the most important stronghold of the Minas.