query: which dynasty described itself as the brahma kshatriya

pos: Sena dynasty Sena rule in Bengal is that the whole territory of Bengal was brought under a single rule for the first time. It is likely impossible to provide definite information to the question as to how the family entered Bengal. The Sena records also are amazingly silent about this. The Sena kings claim in their own inscriptions that they are Brahma-Kshatriyas. Their remote ancestor was one Virasena, whose name was supposed to have been mentioned in Puranas. The "Deopara Inscription" of the Senas also traces the Sena ancestry from Virasena. Since there are no authentic records available still, a keen controversy

pos: Sena dynasty bodies of his countrymen from Karnataka into Bengal which explains the origin of the Sena Dynasty. The founder of the Sena rule was Samantasena who described himself as a Brahma-Kshatriya of Karnataka (Karnataka). He himself stated that he fought the outlaws of Karnataka and later turned an ascetic. The inscriptions of the Sena kings mention them as Brahma-Kshatriyas (Brahmins who ruled as Kshatriyas) or Kshatriyas. Also, sources have identified them with the Vaidya (as well as the Ambashtha caste or sub-caste, considered as a mixed caste, being born of Brahmin father and Vaishya mother,) and they married with and were

pos: Malla Kshatriya adopt the Kshatriya Varna or are Kshatriya who adopted Brahmin Varna because of Shree Parsuram. According to Manusmriti, such people are treated equally to Brahmins. Parasurama is a classic example of a Brahmakshatriya. Malla Kshatriya Malla Kshatriya or Malo are a caste indigenous to Bengal. They are, by origin, Brahmakshatriya. They derive from a family whose father was a Rigvedic Brahmin and mother was a daughter from the Varman dynasty. They are Chandravansis (descending from lunar dynasty). In the period of Sena dynasty, they were considered to be Shudras, ancient texts suggest that they were a mixed race of Brahmins

pos: Malla Kshatriya Malla Kshatriya Malla Kshatriya or Malo are a caste indigenous to Bengal. They are, by origin, Brahmakshatriya. They derive from a family whose father was a Rigvedic Brahmin and mother was a daughter from the Varman dynasty. They are Chandravansis (descending from lunar dynasty). In the period of Sena dynasty, they were considered to be Shudras, ancient texts suggest that they were a mixed race of Brahmins and Kshatriyas. They practice the rite of Upanayana. In the Hindu Varna division, Brahmakshatriya or Murdhabhishikta have a Brahmin father and a Kshatriya mother. They are Brahmin who pursue royalty, and hence concurrently

neg: Guhila dynasty misinterpretation of the earlier Atpur inscription. The Atpur inscription describes Guhadatta as a "Mahideva", which according to historian R. V. Somani, can be translated as either "king" or "Brahmin". The 1274 CE Chittor inscription compares the Guhila ruler Bharttripatta with Rama, describing both of them as "Brahma-Kshatras". Based on the identification of Rama with Parashurama, scholars such as D. C. Sircar theorized that the progenitor of the dynasty had a Brahmin parent and a Kshatriya parent. However, Somani dismisses this theory, arguing that Rama here refers to Ramachandra, from whose solar dynasty the later Guhilas claimed descent. The later bardic

neg: Brahma Kshatri Brahma Kshatri The BrahmaKshatriya, also known as Kshatriya or Khatri, are a Hindu caste residing in the Indian state of Gujarat. The BrahmaKshatriys are considered a subcaste of the Kshatriya Khatri caste. Robert Vane Russell in his book The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 3, considers the Khatris of Punjab and BrahmaKshatriyas of Gujarat to be one and the same caste. They have five endogamous groups based on territorial divisions. They are the Punjabi Brahma Kshatri( Narula ), Sorathia Brahma Kshatri, Ahmedabad Brahma Kshatri and Kutch Brahma Kshatri. The Brahma Kshatri have a further six

neg: Brahma Kshatri divisions, the Brahma Kshatri proper, the Chudgor, Dakhani, Dasa, Natravala, and Panch. Only the Brahma Kshatri proper and Dakhani interdine and intermarry. The Brahma Kshatri are strictly endogamous, and practice clan exogamy. They originally consisted of nine clans, which over time expanded to over ninety six clans. The original nine clans were the Bosmia, Padia, Jogi, Jagad, Marthak, Garach, Bhojani, Nirmal, Chhuncha, Varde, Bhoot , Kaku, Ashara,Kakkad,Jada. The BrahmaKshatriyas like all other subcastes of the Khatris Worship Mata Hinglaj or Hingulamba as Kuladevi. The BrahmaKshatriya caste is also known as real worrior. JAY MATAJI A considerable number of Brahma Kshatriya

neg: Agnivansha in the Sisana inscription of the Chauhans of Bedla, and the "Khyat" of Nainsi. "Dvyasraya-Mahakavya", an account of the Chaulukya dynasty (Solankis) by Hemachandra (c. 1088-1173 CE), mentions the Agnikula legend while describing the origin of the Paramaras. The Chaulukyas knew about the Agnikula legend, but associated it with the Paramaras, not themselves. The "Bhavishya Purana", some of whose portions date as late as the 19th century, also contains the legend with some variations. In this version, the Kanyakubja Brahmins conducted a sacrifice on Mount Abu to appease Brahma. The recital of the Vedic mantras produced four Kshatriya heroes: Samavedin

neg: Brahma Kshatri have migrated to East Africa, USA, UK and the Persian Gulf states. The majority of the community are now skilled traders. Khatri Arora Brahma Kshatri The BrahmaKshatriya, also known as Kshatriya or Khatri, are a Hindu caste residing in the Indian state of Gujarat. The BrahmaKshatriys are considered a subcaste of the Kshatriya Khatri caste. Robert Vane Russell in his book The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 3, considers the Khatris of Punjab and BrahmaKshatriyas of Gujarat to be one and the same caste. They have five endogamous groups based on territorial divisions. They are

neg: Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple to material enjoyment. If a person with no qualifications represents himself as a kshatriya of the royal order, he is not called a kshatriya, but a ksatra-bandhu. Similarly, if a person is born of a brahmana father but has no brahminical qualification, he is called brahma-bandhu or [dvija-bandhu]. This means that a brahmana or a kshatriya is not accepted simply by birth. One has to qualify himself for the particular position; only then is he accepted as a brahmana or a kshatriya. Thus the brahmana accused the King that his newly born baby was dead due to the disqualifications of

neg: Balinese Kshatriya Balinese Kshatriya Balinese Kshatriya is a Hindu Kshatriya community which exists in the island of Bali in Indonesia. During the second half of the sixth century, Bali had a strong Kshatriya ruling dynasty. The rulers were mostly indigenous Balinese with some Indian blood. These clans mostly belonged to the Nāgavanshi dynasty. However, in due time, these indigenous Kshatriyas became extinct and were replaced by the Javanese Kshatriyas who immigrated to Bali. Most of the Kshatriyas now living in Bali are claimed to be the descendants of the King Dewa Agung, who immigrated to Bali from Java. However, there are also

neg: Brahma creator, while the Vedic and post-Vedic texts name different gods and goddesses as secondary creators (often Brahma in post-Vedic texts), and in some cases a different god or goddess is the secondary creator at the start of each cosmic cycle ("kalpa", aeon). Brahma is a "secondary creator" as described in the "Mahabharata" and Puranas, and among the most studied and described. Born from a lotus emerging from the navel of Vishnu, Brahma creates all the forms in the universe, but not the primordial universe itself. In contrast, the Shiva-focussed Puranas describe Brahma and Vishnu to have been created by Ardhanarishvara,

neg: Hindu Shahi Shahis were Brahma-Kshatras, who discarded the priestly profession for martial pursuits." Other Accounts suggest Punjabi Kshatriya origins for the Hindu Shahi dynasty. The Palas are ruling clans originating in Punjab and belonged to either Mohyal Clan or Janjua Rajputs. At some stage the Hindu kingdom of Kapisha had split up. Its western part formed a separate state called the kingdom of Zabul. It can be surmised that it was a family division because there were consanguineous and political relationships between the states of Kabul and Zabul. In 700-701, Abdur Rehman bin Mohammed bin Ashta was dispatched with forty thousand men

neg: History and culture of Thrippunithura personality. A king should protect brahminical culture and should be very alert to the welfare of his citizens; he should not be greedy due to attachment to material enjoyment. If a person with no qualifications represents himself as a kshatriya of the royal order, he is not called a kshatriya, but a ksatra-bandhu. Similarly, if a person is born of a brahmana father but has no brahminical qualification, he is called brahma-bandhu or [dvija-bandhu]. This means that a brahmana or a kshatriya is not accepted simply by birth. One has to qualify himself for the particular position; only then is

neg: Ancestry of Chandragupta Maurya patronage. Herodotos, in his "Histories", about 420 BC, mentions ascetics in the Punjab. The conclusive and most ancient evidence of Chandragupta's "kshatriya" origin is provided in a book by Chanakya explaining the preference for a poor "kshatriya" (Chandragupta) over an adharmic (Nanda) king. Chanakya describes himself as a protector of religion because he destroyed the Nanda and gave the empire to the "kshatriya" Chandragupta. The Puranas are clear on the "Kshatriya" lineage of Chandragupta Maurya. The Matsya Purana describes a King Moru, who will restore "kshatriya" rule in India and found the Morya (or Maurya) dynasty (which would be followed

neg: Maitraka dynasty Buddhist work "Manju-Shri-Mula-Kalpa" had described them as Varavatya Yadava. The late Jain traditional work "Shatrunjaya-Mahatmaya" of Dhaneshwara describes Shiladitya as the Yadavas of Lunar race. Virji concludes that Maitrakas were a Kshatriya of Lunar race and their origin was probably from Mitra dynasty which once ruled region around Mathura (now in Uttar Pradesh, India). Several scholars like Benerjee, D. Shastri, D. R. Bhandarkar agree with her conclusion. The Maitrakas ruled from their capital at Vallabhi. They came under the rule of Harsha in the mid-7th century, but retained local autonomy, and regained their independence after Harsha's death. When I-Tsing, another

neg: Kabul Shahi used after the name of a Ksahriya only. Thus the line of rulers whom Xuanzang refers to in his chronicles appears to be an extension of the "Kshatriya" dynasty whom this Guna Varman of Ki-pin or Kapisa (AD 424) belonged. Thus this "Kshatriya" dynasty was already established prior to AD 424 and it was neither a Kushana nor a Hephthalite dynasty by any means. It appears more than likely that, rather than the Kushanas or Hunas or the Turks, the Shahi rulers of Kabul/Kapisa and Gandhara had a descent from the neighbouring warlike Kshatriya clans of the Kambojas known as

neg: Chaulukya dynasty or any other association with the earliest Chalukya dynasty — the Chalukyas of Vatapi. Moreover, they never used the term "Chalukya" to describe themselves. However, the Chaulukyas of Gujarat shared a myth of origin with the Chalukyas of Kalyani and Vengi. According to this legend, the progenitor of the dynasty was created by Brahma. The version of the legend mentioned in the Vadnagar "prashasti" inscription of Kumarapala is as follows: the deities once asked the creator god Brahma to protect them from the danavas (demons). Brahma then created a hero from his "chuluka" (pot or folded palm), which was filled

neg: Harita Harita Harita (also known as Harita, Haritsa and Haritasa) was an ancient prince of the Suryavansha dynasty, best known as the ancestor of the Kshatriya lineage, Harita gotra. Although a Brahmin lineage, this gotra is descended from Kshatriya prince of the Suryavansha dynasty who was the great grandson of legendary King Mandhatra. Mandhatra was killed by Lavanasura who was killed later by Rama's brother Shatrughna. This is one of ancient India's most prominent and famous lineages, having produced Rama and his 3 brothers (See Genealogy of Rama) and Yadava lineage from Ikshvaku King Haryaswa in which Krishna was born. Jayadratha

neg: Hindu Shahi Hindu Shahi The Hindu Shahi held sway over the Kabul Valley and Gandhara (modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan) from as far back as the fourth century CE. During the Early Medieval Indian history (700-1000 CE) there were two dynasties in Kabul Valley and Gandhara: the Kshatriya-Hindu dynasty and the Brahmana-Hindu dynasty which replaced it. Both used the title of "Shahi". Details about these rulers have been assembled over a period of time from chronicles, coins and stone inscriptions by researchers as no consolidated account of their history has become available. Efforts were made, earlier also, to apportion the Kshatriya "varna" to

neg: Pala Empire The "Ramacharitam" attests that Varendra (North Bengal) was the fatherland ("Janakabhu") of the Palas. The ethnic origins of the dynasty are unknown, although the later records claim that Gopala was a Kshatriya belonging to the legendary Solar dynasty. The "Ballala-Carita" states that the Palas were Kshatriyas, a claim reiterated by Taranatha in his "History of Buddhism in India" as well as Ghanaram Chakrabarty in his "Dharmamangala" (both written in the 16th century CE). The "Ramacharitam" also attests the fifteenth Pala emperor, Ramapala, as a Kshatriya. Claims of belonging to the legendary Solar dynasty are unreliable and clearly appear to be

neg: Vishnu through performance arts such as the Sattriya, Manipuri dance, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Bhagavata Mela and Mohiniyattam. Some versions of the Purana texts, unlike the Vedic and Upanishadic texts, emphasize Vishnu as supreme and on whom other gods depend. Vishnu, for example, is the source of creator deity Brahma in the Vaishnavism-focussed Purana texts. Vishnu's iconography typically shows Brahma being born in a lotus emerging from his navel, who then is described as creating all the forms in the universe, but not the primordial universe itself. In contrast, the Shiva-focussed Puranas describe Brahma and Vishnu to have been created

neg: Hammira Mahakavya Chahamana dynasty. Cantos 5-7 describe Hammira's engagement in various services, sports and festivities. The information contain in this part is of little historical value. The next few cantos describe his reign. The last third part of the text describes Hammira's conflict with Ala-ud-Din Khalji, the Muslim Sultan of Delhi. The text gives the following line of succession of the Chahamana kings, which does not match exactly with the historical genealogy of the dynasty: Much of the information about these ancestors is fanciful in nature. For example, the dynasty's mythical progenitor Chahamana (or Chohan) is described as follows: Once Brahma wandered

neg: Pal (surname) of Dharmapala, Gopala I, the founder of the dynasty, "was the son of a warrior Vapyata and the grandson of a highly educated Dayitavishnu". Unlike other contemporary dynasties, the Palas "do not claim descent from any mythological figure or epic hero". The Kamauly Copper Plate inscription suggests that Palas call themselves Kshatriyas belonging to Solar dynasty. "According to Manjusree Mulakalpa, Gopala I was a sudra and according to Abul Fazl, the Palas were Kayasthas." In "Ramacharita", the Pala King Rampala is called Kshatriya but later in the same book Dharmapala is described as "Samudrakula-dipa". Bagchi suggests that "the non-mention of

neg: Maitraka dynasty Mihira and their sun-worshiping inclination. Though Mitra and Mihira are synonyms for the sun, the Sanskrit literature does not use it in sense of sun-worshipers. Dharapatta is the fifth and the only king of all Maitraka kings connected with sun-worship. All other kings were followers of Shaivism. The copperplate grants do not help in identifying their origin, they describe only that the dynasty was born from a war-like tribe whose capital was at Vallabhi and they were Shaivas. Chinese traveler Hieun-Tsang visited Vallabhi during the second quarter of the 7th century had described the ruler as a Kshatriya. Later Mahayana

neg: Dodiya Talak State. The descendants of the rulers and rulers of the talak kingdom Websites link dodiarajput.blogspot.com my name jashwant singh dodia Village kotela post bagol th nathdwara thikana Sardargarh 9950555091 Origin of udodia dynasty According to an ancient belief, after the destruction of the Kshatriya race by Parasuram, there was no heroic race left on earth, which could protect Vedic religion. Concerned sage monks gathered together for the re-establishment of Kshatriya Varna and organized Yajna. Accordingly, the Shandilya Rishi full of Yadnya Vedic rope and the Yagna is complete. Thus, a brave Vir Kshatriya man was born from Dode (floral)

neg: Chitragupta and vermilion First Wife: Nandini Aravati, Grand daughter of Sun God and daughter of Shraddhadeva Manu. Sons from her: Second wife: Shobhvati, daughter of Yamaraj. All Kayastha are descendants of Brahma hence all are Brahmins. Chitragupta came into being after Brahma, the creator, having established the four varnas — Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra — ordained Dharamraj (also called Yamraj, the god of death) to keep record of the deeds — good and evil — of all life-forms born and yet to be born on earth, in the heavens above and in the lands below. Dharamraj, however, complained, "O Lord,

neg: Kaiyuan Temple (Chaozhou) statue of Brahma (), also known as "Four-faced Brahma" (), stands in the east side. The seven story, tall, hexagonal-based Chinese pagoda is made of wood in the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The Eighteen Arhats and Twenty-four Gods and Kings are carved on the body of the pagoda. The bronze bell which is high and in circumference is the symbol of Kaiyuan Temple, weighs more than . It was cast in 1114 in the reign of Emperor Huizong of Northern Song dynasty. Kaiyuan Temple houses four stone pillars (), they were made in the Tang dynasty (618–907). They are decorated with

neg: Harita known as Brahmins of Haritha Gothra). The Lord also gives Upadesham of all Mantras to him. Haritha Maharaja rebuilds the Adhi Kesava temple, and performs consecration of the temple on an auspicious day. Harita Harita (also known as Harita, Haritsa and Haritasa) was an ancient prince of the Suryavansha dynasty, best known as the ancestor of the Kshatriya lineage, Harita gotra. Although a Brahmin lineage, this gotra is descended from Kshatriya prince of the Suryavansha dynasty who was the great grandson of legendary King Mandhatra. Mandhatra was killed by Lavanasura who was killed later by Rama's brother Shatrughna. This is

neg: Jarasandha him. Chandakaushika arrived at the court and saved the child. He prophesied to Brihadratha that his son would be specially gifted and would be a great devotee of the god Shiva. 4. Chandravanshi Kshatriya, Rajput Vansha ( Rajput Vanshawali by Thakur Ishwar Singh Madadh) Jarasandha According to the Hindu epic "Mahabharata", Jarasandha () was a very powerful king of Magadha. He was a descendant of King Brihadratha, the founder of the Barhadratha dynasty of Magadha.He was a great senapati. he was also known as magdha samrat Jarasandh. He is worshipped as mool-purusha (lineal descent) of <nowiki>Rawani</nowiki> Kshatriya clan, Chandravanshi Kshatriya.

neg: Rashtrakuta dynasty Capital punishment, although widespread, was not given to the royal Kshatriya sub-castes or to Brahmins found guilty of heinous crimes (as the killing of a Brahmin in medieval Hindu India was itself considered a heinous crime). As an alternate punishment to enforce the law a Brahmin's right hand and left foot was severed, leaving that person disabled. By the 9th century, kings from all the four castes had occupied the highest seat in the monarchical system in Hindu India. Admitting Kshatriyas to Vedic schools along with Brahmins was customary, but the children of the Vaishya and Shudra castes were not

neg: Night in paintings (Eastern art) elixir of immortality. "Brahma with Attendants and Musicians" depicts a Brahma (Korean: Beomcheon) heaven scene which was painted during the early Joseon dynasty in Korea. Brahma, a Hindu deity, also became part of the Buddhist religion and protected the Buddhist teaching. The heavenly scene is includes musicians with flutes, violins, lutes and other instruments. Smith, author of "Arts in Korea", writes: "His abode, the Brahma heaven, was construed as a place of pleasure, populated with heroes, entertainers and musicians." The work, replete with evidence of grandeur, includes two figures who represent the moon and sun. Utagawa Kuniyoshi made "Okabe" about

neg: Kapisa (city) D. B. Pandey traces the affinities of the early Kabul Shahis to the Hunas. Bishan Singh and K. S. Dardi etc. connect the Kabul Shahis to the ancient Kshatriya clans of the Kambojas/Gandharas. 7th-century Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang, who visited INdis (629 AD - 645 AD) calls the ruler of Kapisa as Buddhist and of a Kshatriya caste. Kalhana, the 12th-century Kashmirian historian and author of the famous "Rajatarangini", also calls the Shahis of Gandhara/Waihind as Kshatriyas. These early references link this Kshatriya ruler and his dynasty undoubtedly to the Indo-Iranian Aryan lineage. Further, though Kalhana takes the history of

neg: Konda Karavas the Hatara Korale, the old ‘Kuru country’ (parana Kuru Rata) of the Karavas. An old Sinhala verse which sings the praise of a king from Murakondaya who was deified as Irual Bandára says that he was from the Suryawansa, the Kshatriya Solar dynasty (Ceylon the Portuguese Era I 142). A contemporary of this Edirimanasuriya was the Karava King of Jaffna, Ethirimanasingham (AD 1592 - 1615). Ethirimanasingham was a king of the Singhe Dynasty of Jaffna, from which the Karava families of Tisseveerasinghe, Puvirajasinghe, Puvimanasinghe and Philip descend (Singhe Dynasty of Jaffnapattanam 19). The Karava Patangatim Domingo Corea also known as

neg: Kamarupa – Late to end period of the dynasty of Brahma Pala have been found from the inscriptions of Dharma Pala and the Silimpur inscription referred to above. These kings ruled in due order of succession from about 985 A.D. till about 1125 A.D., when the last king Jaya Pala was overthrown by the Pala ruler of Bengal and a vassal named Tingyadeva was set up on the throne. The dynasty of Brahma Pala therefore ended with Jaya Pala. Kamarupa – Late to end period Kamarupa – Late to end period was a period of Kamarupa kingdom from founding of Pala Dynasty by Brahma Pala to

neg: Brahma Temple, Niali the shrine. Some local Brahmins opine that an Ashwamedha yajna was done by Brahma here. Brahma Temple, Niali The temple of Hindu creator God Brahma is located in the north-eastern side of the village Niali in Cuttack district.The present temple was rebuilt during the 12th century.The central icon of Brahma holds a rosary and Kamandalu, sitting on a Lotus. He has four faces. This icon is assigned to the time of Shailodbhava dynasty of Utkal during 7th century AD. There are two Vishnu images which belong to 12th century AD. The main vimana is of Pidha deula style. It is

neg: Kakatiya dynasty range of society and events, suggest that the reality was far more fluid and very different from the idealised image. Caste itself seems to have been of low importance as a social identifier. Even the Kakatiya kings, with one exception, considered themselves to be Shudras (in the ritual varna system). They were egalitarian in nature and promoted their subordinate warrior-chiefs who were similarly egalitarian and spurned the Kshatriya rank. Anyone, regardless of birth, could acquire the "nayaka" title to denote warrior status, and this they did. There is also little evidence that Kakatiya society paid much regard to caste identities,

neg: Dhrti Horse during day-time, three "Istis" daily to "Savitr" and at nightfall performed four "Dhrti Homas" for the safe sheltering of that horse during night-time. While the "Dhrti Homas" were in progress, a "Rajanya" ("Kshatriya") lute-player ("veenagathi") sang three songs ("Gatha") made up of many verses in which he praised the royal-sacrificer with the mention of his heroic exploits, viz., the wars he waged, the battles he won, the conquests he made, so on. The Purana Index lists "Dhrti", borne by "Vijaya", as one of the sons of "Dharma" who was the son of Brahma, and who married all thirteen daughters

neg: Sarmal Kshatriya Rajput Clan belongs to Survayansha Dynasty. It is the dynasty in which Incarnation of Lord Ram took place. Sun dynasty is oldest among the kshatriyas. The societies in the Himalayan region, from Jammu to Himachal Pradesh and from Himachal to Uttrakhand have a similar pattern of history, where numerous small kingdoms were scattered over hills and small valleys. To term it more precisely, these kingdoms was rather fortified villages of warrior—landlords known as Thakurs and Ranas. These Feudal Lords were Rajputs by lineage. Most of the Rajput groups in this region originated from these kingdoms, the name of which became the name

neg: Sumatinatha Sumatinatha Sumatinatha was the fifth Jain Tirthankara of the present age (Avasarpini). Sumatinatha was born to Kshatriya King Megha (Meghaprabha) and Queen Mangala (Sumangala) at Ayodhya in the Ikshvaku dynasty. His birth date was the eighth day of the Vaisakha shukla month of the Hindu calendar. Sumatinatha was the fifth Jain Tirthankara of the present age (Avasarpini). Sumatinatha was born to Kshatriya King Megha (Meghaprabha) and Queen Mangala (Sumangala) at Ayodhya in the Ikshvaku dynasty. His birth date was the eighth day of the Vaisakha shukla month of the Hindu calendar. He attained "Kevala Jnana" under sala or priyangu tree.

neg: Brahma Temple, Niali Brahma Temple, Niali The temple of Hindu creator God Brahma is located in the north-eastern side of the village Niali in Cuttack district.The present temple was rebuilt during the 12th century.The central icon of Brahma holds a rosary and Kamandalu, sitting on a Lotus. He has four faces. This icon is assigned to the time of Shailodbhava dynasty of Utkal during 7th century AD. There are two Vishnu images which belong to 12th century AD. The main vimana is of Pidha deula style. It is very near to Madhava Temple, Niali. A tributary of Mahanadi called Prachee is flowing near

neg: Kerala Kingdom Mahabali and finally overthrew him or his Dynasty from his Kingship. Mahabali was later forgotten and existed only in the minds of his loyal subjects as a great King. The transfer of power from the Bhargavas to the Kashyapas might also be interpreted from the legend of Bhargava Rama, where it is described that Bhargava Rama, after overthrowing the Kshatriya rulers of Central India, took the lordship of their lands and transferred the lands and the wealth to the Kashyapas, before retiring to the woods. Thus the legend of Vamana, can be interpreted in a way to signify the transfer

neg: Ancestry of Chandragupta Maurya dynasty. Shakya was an independent state with an elective monarchy in the foothills of the Himalayas with its capital at Kapilavastu. Gautama Buddha was a member of the Shakya clan lineage and one of its kings. The "Mahavamsa" (II, 1–24) traces the origin of the Shakya clan to the Ikshvaku clan of Ayodhya into which Rama was born. Shakya kshatriyas considered themselves the purest breed of kshatriya. To protect their purity they performed Gotriya (Sagotriya) marriages, which were prohibited by Hinduism. This led to a massacre by the king of Kosala. Pasenadi was the suryavanshi kshatriya king of Kosala with

neg: Kamarupa – Late to end period Kamarupa – Late to end period Kamarupa – Late to end period was a period of Kamarupa kingdom from founding of Pala Dynasty by Brahma Pala to last ruler of dynasty Jaya Pala. According to the inscription of Ratna Pala, when Tyaga Singha of Mlechha dynasty died leaving no heir to succeed him the people elected Brahma Pala to be their king. It find here a parallel to the tradition that in order to remove the anarchy in Magadha and Gauda the people of those countries elected Gopala, the first Pala ruler of Magadha, as their king about the end

neg: Santhagara Dr. Raghunath Chand Kaushik who did extensive research on Buddhist places and society are of view that Sainthwar kshatriya carries the Buddhist legacy of Santhagara. Today's Sainthwar community consists of ancient Malla, Koliya, Shakya and Lichchhavis kshatriya along with rajputs of Mahabat Khan's 1626 rebellion against Jahangir. Santhagara Santhagara is a pali word derived from combination of Santha or Sanstha in Sanskrit (group) and Agara (house or assembly point) and was used for the general assembly hall of a particular Gaṇa sangha solar dynasty kshatriya clan of ancient northern India where the old and younger of the same clan meets

neg: Hindu units of time Chapter III explains the above as follows: (2 "Kalpas" constitute a day and night of Brahma, 8.64 billion human years) One day of Brahma is divided into 1000 parts called "charaṇas". The four yugas which come one after the other are as follows (along with their durations): The cycle repeats itself, so altogether there are 1,000 cycles of Mahā-Yuga in one day of Brahma. Currently, 50 years of Brahma have elapsed. The last Kalpa at the end of the 50th year is called Padma Kalpa. We are currently in the first 'day' of the 51st year. This Brahma's day, Kalpa

neg: Aham Brahmasmi applied to the Self, which is eternal and without parts, but not to the effects, which have parts. The "aham" in this memorable expression is not closed in itself as a pure mental abstraction but it is radical openness. Between Brahman and "aham-brahma" lies the entire temporal universe experienced by the ignorant as a separate entity (duality). The difference between Brahma and atma emerges most clearly where they appear side by side with one another such as - स वा अयमात्मा ब्रह्म विज्ञानमयो मनोमयः प्राणमयः – 'That Self is indeed Brahma, as also identified with the intellect, the mind and

neg: Balinese Kshatriya another Kshatriya clan named Gusti Pam'chuttan, who are descended from the Raja Ngrurah Sakti Pamecutan. Kshatriyas are also found in Klungkung, Bangli and Gianyar. The Kshatriya clan which lived in Buleleng has now shifted their location to Badung. Other Kshatriya clans who live in Bali like "Desak, Pradeva and Pungakan" are of questionable origin. The word Kshatriya, which is of Sanskrit origin is pronounced as "Satria" in Balinese language. Balinese Kshatriya Balinese Kshatriya is a Hindu Kshatriya community which exists in the island of Bali in Indonesia. During the second half of the sixth century, Bali had a strong Kshatriya

neg: Lunar dynasty son of Budha was the founder of this dynasty. . Lunar dynasty According to Hindu mythology, the Lunar dynasty is one of the four principal houses of the Kshatriya varna, or warrior–ruling caste. This legendary dynasty was said to be descended from moon-related deities ("Soma" or "Chandra"). According to the "Mahabharata", the dynasty's progenitor Ila ruled from Prayag, while his son Shashabindu ruled in the country of Bahli. The great sage Vishvamitra the son of king Gadhi of Kanyakubja dynasty was a descendant of Amavasu, the son of Pururava of Chandravansha clan. Ila's descendants, the Ailas (also known as Chandravansha),

neg: Lunar dynasty Lunar dynasty According to Hindu mythology, the Lunar dynasty is one of the four principal houses of the Kshatriya varna, or warrior–ruling caste. This legendary dynasty was said to be descended from moon-related deities ("Soma" or "Chandra"). According to the "Mahabharata", the dynasty's progenitor Ila ruled from Prayag, while his son Shashabindu ruled in the country of Bahli. The great sage Vishvamitra the son of king Gadhi of Kanyakubja dynasty was a descendant of Amavasu, the son of Pururava of Chandravansha clan. Ila's descendants, the Ailas (also known as Chandravansha), were a dynasty of kings of ancient India. Pururavas, the

neg: Brahman and other beings. In theistic schools of Hinduism where deity Brahma is described as part of its cosmology, he is a mortal like all gods and goddesses, and dissolves into the abstract immortal Brahman when the universe ends, thereafter a new cosmic cycle (kalpa) restarts again. Brahman is a metaphysical concept of Hinduism referring to the ultimate unchanging reality, that, states Doniger, is uncreated, eternal, infinite, transcendent, the cause, the foundation, the source and the goal of all existence. It is envisioned as either the cause or that which transforms itself into everything that exists in the universe as well

neg: Vishnu Hari inscription other Kshatriya clans). Kishore Kunal rejects this translation as inaccurate, because the preceding word ""vaṃśa"" also means "family" or "dynasty". Here, the word ""kulam"" refers to the residence of the family. This second meaning of the word is attested in Sanskrit dictionaries, ancient Sanskrit thesauruses such as "Amarakosha" and "Haimakosha", as well as ancient texts such as "Raghuvaṃśa". According to Kishore Kunal's translation, the first line describes the place of the inscription as "the abode of the dynasty which had succeeded in ending all anxiety" (about Parashurama's war). It further describes the place as the birthplace of "apratima-vikrama" ("the man

neg: Lankini Lankini Lankini was a powerful Rakshasi from the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana. Her name literally means "The Deity of Lanka" as she was the female personification of the city itself and was the guardian to the doors of Lanka. As per Indian mythology, Lankini was once the guardian of the abode of Brahma. As she guarded the home of the creator, Brahma, she became arrogant and egoistic about her position. She treated others in the palace with contempt due to which she was cursed by Brahma to guard the city of Rakshasas forever. Lankini realized her mistake and begged for

neg: Jarasandha Jarasandha According to the Hindu epic "Mahabharata", Jarasandha () was a very powerful king of Magadha. He was a descendant of King Brihadratha, the founder of the Barhadratha dynasty of Magadha.He was a great senapati. he was also known as magdha samrat Jarasandh. He is worshipped as mool-purusha (lineal descent) of <nowiki>Rawani</nowiki> Kshatriya clan, Chandravanshi Kshatriya. According to Vayu Purana, the descendants of Brihadratha ( Jarasandha's Father) ruled magadha for 1000 years followed by Nanda Empire. The word "Jarasandha" is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Jara" (जरा) and "sandha" (सन्ध), "joining". Jara, a Van-durga put the two halves of

neg: Surendranagar district Other residents include [[Brahmins]], [[Kshatriya]], [[Patels]], [[Vankar]] as well as significant numbers of [[Bharvad]] , [[Rabari]], [[Luhar Suthar]], and [[Kansara]], [[Mochi]] Raj-Rajeshwari Temple, on National Highway Number 8 near Limbdi, is a large area of residences, hospitals, and schools. The temple features an exhibition of yoga performed by "Rishiji". This temple has temples to three major gods—[[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]], and [[Shiva|Mahesh]]—inside. It is the only such temple in Gujarat. The temple is noted for its architecture. "(lack of info. Cannot find it via googlemap)" Trimandir - A very big temple known as the ‘Trimandir’ by Param Pujya [[Dada Bhagwan]] houses Lord

neg: Kamarupa – Late to end period when he became king, for it was after his accession that he married Kula Devi by whom he had it son named Ratna Pala. It is not know whether Brahma Pala had a long reign like his son but it appears that when Ratna Pala grew up Brahma Pala abdicated in his favour, probably to avoid it dispute relating to succession. During Brahma Pala's reign Kamarupa was attacked by Jatavarman, son of Vajravarman of the Varman dynasty which ruled probably in Eastern Magadha when the Pala power began to wane. This invasion is mentioned in the Belava copper-plate inscription of

neg: Varna (Hinduism) asks? The "Mahabharata" then declares, according to Alf Hiltebeitel, a professor of religion, "There is no distinction of Varnas. This whole universe is Brahman. It was created formerly by Brahma, came to be classified by acts." The "Mahabharata" thereafter recites a behavioural model for Varna, that those who were inclined to anger, pleasures and boldness attained the Kshatriya Varna; those who were inclined to cattle rearing and living off the plough attained the Vaishyas; those who were fond of violence, covetousness and impurity attained the Shudras. The Brahmin class is modelled in the epic, as the archetype default state of

neg: Daksha Daksha According to Hindu mythology, Dakṣha (Sanskrit: दक्ष, lit. "able, dexterous, or honest one") is one of the sons of Lord Brahma, who, after creating the ten Manas Putras, created Daksha, Dharma, Kamadeva and Agni from his right thumb, chest, heart and eyebrows respectively.Daksa was a great "kshatriya" king. Pictures show him as a rotund and obese man with a stocky body, protruding belly, and muscular with the head of an ibex-like creature with spiral horns. According to "Vishnu Purana" and "Padma Purana", Daksha and his wife Prasuti had 24 daughters. The names of these 24 daughters are: Of these,

neg: Kabul Shahi Shahi dynasty. Xuanzang clearly describes the ruler of Kapisa/Kabul, whom he had personally met, as a devout Buddhist and a Kshatriya and not a Tu-kiue/Tu-kue (Turk). The fact that Xuanzang (AD 644) specifically describes the ruler of Kapisa as "Kshatriya", and that of Zabul at this time being known as Shahi casts serious doubt about the speculated connections of the first Shahis of Kabul/Kapisa to the Kushanas or the Hephthalites. Neither the Kushanas, the Hunas/Hephthalites nor the Turks (or Turushkas) have ever been designated or classified as Kshatriyas in any ancient Indian tradition. Therefore, the identification of the first line

neg: Shivaji VII Shivaji VII Shivaji VII (22 November 1941 – 28 September 1946) was the last Maharaja of Kolhapur from the Bhonsle dynasty, reigning from 1941 to 1946. He was from the Satara branch of the Bhonsle dynasty, and had been appointed to the vacant Kolhapur throne from birth, as Rajaram II had only left a daughter. Being so very young, he took no position in ruling the state, which was administered under a regency during his lifetime. He died at the age of 4 in 1946, and was succeeded by Shahaji II. His full name was "His Highness Kshatriya-Kulawatasana Sinhasanadhishwar, Shrimant

neg: Adhyatmik Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya Adhyatmik Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya The Adhyatmik Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya (Hindi, translates as "Spiritual Godly University". Devanagari: आध्यात्मिक ईश्वरीय विश्वविद्यालय) claims itself to be a reformative splinter group within the Brahma Kumaris religious movement. Followers of the "Adhyatmik Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya" (AIVV) refer to themselves as the Prajapita Brahma Kumaris (PBKs) or Advance Party. The AIVV sees itself and the Brahma Kumaris Organization as two halves of the same spiritual family who will eventually re-unite to transform this world from hell into heaven, although the BKWSU does not share the same belief. The organisation is based in Kampil, Uttar Pradesh, India

neg: Adhyatmik Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya keeps residents confined in conditions “worse than farm animals”. Adhyatmik Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya The Adhyatmik Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya (Hindi, translates as "Spiritual Godly University". Devanagari: आध्यात्मिक ईश्वरीय विश्वविद्यालय) claims itself to be a reformative splinter group within the Brahma Kumaris religious movement. Followers of the "Adhyatmik Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya" (AIVV) refer to themselves as the Prajapita Brahma Kumaris (PBKs) or Advance Party. The AIVV sees itself and the Brahma Kumaris Organization as two halves of the same spiritual family who will eventually re-unite to transform this world from hell into heaven, although the BKWSU does not share the same belief.

neg: Panchakanya the "nobility of her character, her extraordinary beauty and the fact of her being chronologically the first "kanya"". Ahalya is often described to be created by the god Brahma as the most beautiful woman in the entire universe, but also sometimes as an earthy princess of Lunar Dynasty. Ahalya was placed in the care of Gautama, until she gained puberty and was finally married to the elderly sage. The king of gods, Indra, was infatuated with her beauty and comes disguised as Gautama, when the sage was away and requests sexual intercourse. In the "Ramayana" (the earliest full narrative of

neg: Thapa dynasty Thapa dynasty Thapa or Thapa noble family ( ) is a Kshatriya (Chhetri) political family that handled Nepali administration affairs between 1806 and 1837 A.D. and 1843 to 1845 A.D. as Mukhtiyar (Prime Minister). This was one of the four noble families to be involved in the active politics of Nepal, along with the Shah dynasty, Basnyat family, and the Pande before the rise of the Rana. At the end of 18th century, Thapas had extreme dominance over Nepalese Darbar politics alternatively contesting for central power against the Pandes. The dynasty was established by leading patron Bhimsen Thapa of the

neg: Jaffna Kingdom the Buddhist temple at Nagadipa survive today. The social organization of the people of the Jaffna kingdom was based on a caste system and a matrilineal "kudi" (clan) system similar to the caste structure of South India. The Aryacakravarti kings and their immediate family claimed "Brahma-Kshatriya" status, meaning "Brahmins" who took to martial life. The "Madapalli" were the palace stewards and cooks, the "Akampadayar"'s formed the palace servants and the "Siviyar" were the royal palanquin bearers. The army and navy generals were from the "Karaiyar" caste, who also controlled the pearl trade and whose chiefs were known as "Paddankatti" and

neg: Brahma from Mirpur-Khas Brahma from Mirpur-Khas The Brahma from Mirpur Khas is a famous bronze image of the Brahma made in Sindh, in modern Pakistan, dated to the 5th or 6th century, during the Gupta period. It is the earliest known metallic image of Lord Brahma and the only known representative if the school it represents. It has been described as "an immense artistic creation" of the Gupta period. It was found in a field near Mirpur-Khas as first reported by Henry Cousens in 1929. Some report it as having been found at Brahmanabad. The four-headed Brahma bronze statue has a height over

neg: Kabul Shahi Shahi dynasty in Kabul/Kapisa, Charles Frederick Oldham observes: "Kabulistan must have passed through many vicissitudes during the troublous times which followed the overthrow of the great Persian empire by the Alexander. It no doubt fell for a time under the sway of foreign rulers (Yavanas, Kushanas, Hunas etc). The great mass of the population, however, remained Zoroastrian or Shamanic Polytheists. And probably too, the Kshatriya chiefs from India retained great shadow of authority, and conquered Kabulistan when the opportunity arose.". Barhatigin is said to be the founder of the dynasty which is said to have ruled for 60 generations until

neg: Indian martial arts "Agni Purana". Martial arts were not exclusive to the kshatriya caste, though the warrior class used them more extensively. The 8th-century text "Kuvalaymala" by Udyotanasuri recorded fighting techniques being taught at educational institutions, where non-kshatriya students from throughout the subcontinent “were learning and practicing archery, fighting with sword and shield, with daggers, sticks, lances, and with fists, and in duels ("niyuddham")”. Hindu priests of the traditional gurukula still teach unarmed fighting techniques to their students as a way of increasing stamina and training the physical body. The Gurjara-Pratihara came into power during the 7th century and founded a kyshatria dynasty

neg: Ror dynasty Ror dynasty The Ror dynasty () was a power from the Indian subcontinent that ruled modern-day Sindh and northwest India from 450 BC. The Rors ruled from Rori and was built by Dhaj, Ror Kumar, a Ror Kshatriya, in the 5th century BCE. Rori has been known by names such as Roruka and Rorik since antiquity. As capital of the Sauvira Kingdom, Roruka is mentioned as an important trading center in early Buddhist literature. Buddhist Jataka stories talk about exchanges of gifts between King Rudrayan of Roruka and King Bimbisara of Magadha. Divyavadana, the Buddhist chronicle has said that Ror

neg: Varman dynasty Sharma considers all the dynasties of Kamarupa as of Aryan origin. Urban terms all kings of Brahmaputra Valley as non-Aryans. Kanak Lal Barua asserts Bhaskaravarman was a kshatriya not a hinduised Koch. The most illustrious of this dynasty was the last, Bhaskaravarman, who claimed be a descendant from god Vishnu and referred to as "lord of eastern India". He accompanied King Harshavardhana to religious processions from Pataliputra to Kannauj. Kings of Varman dynasty maintained both diplomatic and matrimonial relations with other countries of Aryavarta. Pushyavarman who himself named after king Pushyamitra Shunga, named his son Samudravarman after king Samudragupta in

neg: Buddhist meditation on Vetter, that the onset of the first "dhyana" is described as a quite natural process, due to the preceding efforts to restrain the senses and the nurturing of wholesome states. "Upekkhā", equanimity, which is perfected in the fourth "dhyana", is one of the four "Brahma-vihara". While the commentarial tradition downplayed the "Brahma-viharas", Gombrich notes that the Buddhist usage of the "brahma-vihāra", originally referred to an awakened state of mind, and a concrete attitude toward other beings which was equal to "living with Brahman" here and now. The later tradition took those descriptions too literally, linking them to cosmology and

neg: Jagannath Temple, Puri of the Rath Yatra of Jagannath dates back to the period of the Puranas. Vivid descriptions of this festival are found in Brahma Purana, Padma Purana, and Skanda Purana. Kapila Samhita also refers to Rath Yatra. In Moghul period also, King Ramsingh of Jaipur, Rajasthan has been described as organizing the Rath Yatra in the 18th Century. In Orissa, Kings of Mayurbhanj and Parlakhemundi were organizing the Rath Yatra, though the most grand festival in terms of scale and popularity takes place at Puri. Moreover, Starza notes that the ruling Ganga dynasty instituted the Rath Yatra at the completion of

neg: Jagannath in Brahma Purana, Padma Purana and Skanda Purana. Kapila Samhita also refers to Ratha Yatra. During the Moghul period, King Ramsingh of Jaipur, Rajasthan, has also been described as organizing the Ratha Yatra in the 18th century. In Odisha, kings of Mayurbhanj and Parlakhemundi also organized the Ratha Yatra, though the most grand festival in terms of scale and popularity takes place at Puri. In fact, Starza notes that the ruling Ganga dynasty instituted the Ratha Yatra at the completion of the great temple around 1150. This festival was one of those Hindu festivals that was reported to the Western

neg: Ratha-Yatra the period of the Puranas. Vivid descriptions of this festival are found in Brahma Purana, Padma Purana, and Skanda Purana. Kapila Samhita also refers to Rath Yatra. In Moghul period also, King Ramsingh of Jaipur, Rajasthan has been described as organizing the Rath Yatra in the 18th Century. In Orissa, Kings of Mayurbhanj and Parlakhemundi were organizing the Rath Yatra, though the most grand festival in terms of scale and popularity takes place at Puri. Moreover, Starza notes that the ruling Ganga dynasty instituted the Rath Yatra at the completion of the great temple around 1150 AD. This festival was

neg: Dhinodhar Hills Dhinodhar Hills Dinodhar Hills are located near Nani Aral village, in Nakhatrana Taluka, Kutch District, Gujarat, in India. Dinodhar Hill is a tourist and pilgrimage spot. Dinodhar Hill, an inactive volcano rising to an elevation of 386 meters. On the highest peak of Dhinodhar hill, there is a small, domed, somewhat cracked shrine of limestone and mud plastered with cement, built by Brahma-Kshatriya Shethh Sundarji Shivji in 1821 (Samvat 1877). The shrine faces the east and has no doors. Its measurements are 5 feet square and six high, with an entrance 4 feet high and 2 feet wide. This shrine

neg: Brahma from Mirpur-Khas historians for comparison with other artwork of historical significance. Brahma from Mirpur-Khas The Brahma from Mirpur Khas is a famous bronze image of the Brahma made in Sindh, in modern Pakistan, dated to the 5th or 6th century, during the Gupta period. It is the earliest known metallic image of Lord Brahma and the only known representative if the school it represents. It has been described as "an immense artistic creation" of the Gupta period. It was found in a field near Mirpur-Khas as first reported by Henry Cousens in 1929. Some report it as having been found at Brahmanabad.

neg: Thapa dynasty is a police officer at the intelligence department of Police while his nephew Nishil Barsingh Thapa is a military officer. Thapa dynasty Thapa or Thapa noble family ( ) is a Kshatriya (Chhetri) political family that handled Nepali administration affairs between 1806 and 1837 A.D. and 1843 to 1845 A.D. as Mukhtiyar (Prime Minister). This was one of the four noble families to be involved in the active politics of Nepal, along with the Shah dynasty, Basnyat family, and the Pande before the rise of the Rana. At the end of 18th century, Thapas had extreme dominance over Nepalese Darbar

neg: Pande family Pande family Pande family or Pande noble () was a Kshatriya (Chhetri) political family that directly ruled Nepali administration affairs in the 19th century as Mulkaji and Mukhtiyar (Prime Minister). This dynasty/family was one of the four noble family to be involved in active politics of Nepal together with Shah dynasty, Basnyat family and Thapa before rise of Rana. The family is descended from nobleman Ganesh Pande of Simal Village at Lamjung District(Gorkha Kingdom) . Kalu Pande was a descendent of Ganesh Pande and the Kaji of King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Pande dynasty and Thapa were the two chief political

neg: Kabul Shahi the neighbouring region in India. The name ("Katorman" or "Lagaturman") of the last king of the so-called first Shahi line of Kabul/Kapisa simply reveals a trace of Tukhara cultural influence in the Kamboja (Kapisa) region, as hinted in the above discussion. Thus, the first ruling dynasty of Kapisa and Kabul, designated as a "Kshatriya" dynasty by Xuanzang had been a Kamboja dynasty from India. From the 2nd century BC onwards (much prior to the Huna ascendancy), the Tukharas had settled in considerable numbers in the ancient Kamboja land and thus the culture of the Kambojas undoubtedly underwent some changes and

neg: Rana dynasty Bahadur Rana, who belonged to Kunwar family which was then considered a minor noble family of Kshatriya status. Jang Bahadur was a son of Gorkhali governor Bal Narsingh Kunwar and nephew of Mathabarsingh Thapa, the reigning Prime Minister of Nepal (1843–1845) from the Thapa dynasty. Bal Narsingh Kunwar was the son of Kaji Ranajit Kunwar and grandson of "Sardar" Ram Krishna Kunwar, who was prominent military general of King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Ram Krishna Kunwar was born to Ahiram Kunwar. There were ample of rewards and recognitions received by "Sardar" Ram Krishna Kunwar from the Gorkhali monarch Prithvi Narayan. His

neg: Javanese Kshatriya Javanese Kshatriya Javanese Kshatriya is a Hindu Kshatriya community which originally existed in the island of Java in Indonesia. According to the ancient Hindu law, the Kshatriyas are alone having the rights to bear arms in order to defend the country. Indigenous Kshatriya communities currently exist in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam as well as in the island of Bali in Indonesia. Most prominent of the Kshatriya clans in Java were those located in "Koripan, Gaglang, Kediri and Janggala". The literary work "Rangga Lawe" describes in detail about the Kshatriyas and Vaishyas of the Kediri royal palace. Jawa

neg: Javanese Kshatriya Sumbi, Rangga Sampana, and Anurangga Sunting". Some of these Kshatriya clans migrated to the island of Bali as well. The royal family of Deva Agung, who is considered to be the ancestor of almost all the Kshatriyas in Bali, was originally a Kshatriya from Java. The Javanese Kshatriyas became extinct during the early 17th century as a result of constant warfare with their Islamic rivals. No descendants remain of this community now, except those in Bali who claim ancestry from Dewa Agung. Javanese Kshatriya Javanese Kshatriya is a Hindu Kshatriya community which originally existed in the island of Java in

neg: Creator deity dissolved and then re-created. The primary creator is extensively discussed in Vedic cosmogonies with "Brahman" or "Purusha" or "Devi" among the terms used for the primary creator, while the Vedic and post-Vedic texts name different gods and goddesses as secondary creators (often Brahma in post-Vedic texts), and in some cases a different god or goddess is the secondary creator at the start of each cosmic cycle ("kalpa", aeon). Brahma is a "secondary creator" as described in the "Mahabharata" and Puranas, and among the most studied and described. Born from a lotus emerging from the navel of Vishnu, Brahma creates all

neg: Tiruvannamalai a "lingam", or iconic representation of Shiva, in itself. Another legend is that once, while Vishnu and Brahma contested for superiority, Shiva appeared as a flame, and challenged them to find his source. Brahma took the form of a swan, and flew to the sky to see the top of the flame, while Vishnu became the boar Varaha, and sought its base. The scene is called "lingothbava", and is represented in the western wall at the sanctum of most Shiva temples. Neither Brahma nor Vishnu could find the source, and while Vishnu conceded his defeat, Brahma lied and said he

neg: Pavadairayan the truth, she was very angry and prayed to Shiva that the fifth head of Brahma should be destroyed. So Shiva as "Rudra" cut off one head of Brahma. This became a Brahmahathi Dosha. Now, Brahma now with four heads cursed Shiva that his fifth head must be attached to his hand itself and hereafter Shiva must be affected having hunger, and having no sleep. So Lord Shiva came to earth and roamed everywhere. When he was hungry he begged and ate, but half of the food he begged was eaten by the fifth head of Brahma: that is, the

neg: Basnyat family Basnyat family Basnyat family or Basnet dynasty () was a Kshatriya (Chhetri) family involved in the politics and administration of the Gorkha Kingdom and Kingdom of Nepal. This family got entry into Thar Ghar aristocracy group of Gorkha at the time of King Prithvi Narayan Shah. It was one of the four noble family to be involved in active politics of Nepal together with Shah dynasty, Pande family and Thapa dynasty before the rise of Rana dynasty. This family is descended from Shivaram Singh Basnyat, the commander of Gorkhali forces and a member of Shreepali Basnyat clan of Gorkha. This

neg: Kakatiya dynasty example, the Motupalli inscription of Ganapati counts legendary solar dynasty kings such as Rama among the ancestors of Durjaya, the progenitor of the Kakatiya family. The Malkapuram inscription of Vishveshvara Shivacharya, the preceptor of Kakatiya rulers Ganapati-deva and Rudrama-devi, also connects the Kakatiyas to the solar dynasty (Sūryavaṃsa). The term "Kshatriya" in these panegyric records appears to signify the family's warrior-like qualities rather than their actual varna. The regnal years of the early members of the Kakatiya family are not certain. Venna, said to have been born in the family of Durjaya, is the earliest known Kakatiya chief. The Bayyaram

neg: Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty by the end of the 10th century, the Pratiharas controlled little more than the Gangetic Doab. Their last important king, Rajyapala, was driven from Kannauj by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1018. The origin of the dynasty and the meaning of the term "Gurjara" in its name is a topic of debate among historians. The rulers of this dynasty used the self-designation "Pratihara" for their clan, and never referred to themselves as Gurjaras. The "Imperial" Pratiharas could have emphasized their Kshatriya, instead of Gurjara, identity for political reasons. However, at local levels "Pratiharas" were not wary of projecting their tribal (Gurjara)

neg: Pande family Pande dynasty by Sardar Bhim Bahadur Pande. Historian-diplomat Sardar Bhim Bahadur Pande is the seventh lineal descendent of Kaji Kalu Pande. Banker Prithvi Bahadur Pande is the son of diplomat-historian Sardar Bhim Bahadur Pande and eighth descendent of Kaji Kalu Pande. He has married sister of First Governor of Nepal Himalaya Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana of Rana dynasty. Pande family Pande family or Pande noble () was a Kshatriya (Chhetri) political family that directly ruled Nepali administration affairs in the 19th century as Mulkaji and Mukhtiyar (Prime Minister). This dynasty/family was one of the four noble family to be involved

neg: Thapa inscription of Thapa warrior: Khas Thapa are patrilineal groups descended from Khas people. They are popularly known as Thapa Kshetri or Thapa Kaji. This group was divided into many clans like "Bagale Thapa", "Godar", "Deoja", "Thakuryal", "Punwar (Pawar)", "Su(n)yal", "Khulal", "Maharaji", "Parajuli", "Ghimire", "Gagliya", "Palami", "Khapatari" "Lamichhane", "Kalikote", "Sonal", "Bhandare", "Achhami", "Patkheti", "Gaunle" and others. Kshatriya Thapa dynasty were one of the four noble family to be involved in active politics of Nepal together with Shah dynasty, Basnyat/Basnets and Pandes before rise of Rana dynasty. and ruled between 1806 and 1837 and 1843 to 1845. Thapas played important role in

neg: Malla (Kathmandu Valley) Malla (Kathmandu Valley) The Malla Dynasty was the ruling dynasty of Kathmandu Valley from c. 1201–1779 CE on the Indian subcontinent. They have claimed Kshatriya status for themselves. The Mallas means "wrestlers" in Sanskrit. The first of the Malla kings came to power in Kathmandu Valley around 1200. The Malla period was a golden one that stretched over 600 years, though it was peppered with fighting over the valuable trade routes to Tibet. The Mallas were noted for their patronisation of the Maithili language (the language of the Mithila region) which was afforded an equal status to that of Sanskrit

neg: Mahavira time cycle). A "Tirthankara" (ford-maker, saviour or spiritual teacher) signifies the founding of a "tirtha", a passage across the sea of birth-and-death cycles. A member of the Kashyapa gotra, Mahavira was born into the royal kshatriya family of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala of the Ikshvaku dynasty. This is the dynasty in which Hindu epics place Rama and the "Ramayana", Buddhist texts place the Buddha, and the Jains attribute another twenty-one of their twenty-four "tirthankaras". According to Digambara Jains, Mahavira was born in 540BC; Svetambara texts state that he was born in 599BC. His birthday falls on the thirteenth day

neg: Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu hold any military posts unlike the CKPs in the medieval era. The others [non-CKP] have subdivisions that again vary in Varna, origin and ritual status based on the subgroup whereas the CKP do not have any subdivisions.. More formally, in Maharashtra, they are one of the Prabhu Communities and a sister caste of the Pathare Prabhu. The CKP followed the Advaita Vedanta tradition propounded by Adi Shankara, the first Shankaracharya whereas the Pathare Prabhu followed the Smartha tradition. The CKP claim descent from Chandrasen, an ancient kshatriya king of Ayodhya and of the Haihaya family of the lunar Kshatriya Dynasty.

neg: Kabul Shahi of the Kambojas/Gandharas. George Scott Robertson writes that the Kators/Katirs of Kafiristan belong to the well known "Siyaposh" tribal group of the Kams, Kamoz and Kamtoz tribes. But numerous scholars now also agree that the "Siyaposh" tribes of Hindukush are the modern representatives of the ancient Iranian cis-Hindukush Kambojas. The powerful evidence from Xuanzang (AD 644) attesting that the ruler of Kabul/Kapisa was a "devout Buddhist" and belonged to "Kshatriya" caste would rather connect this ruling dynasty either to the erstwhile Gandharas or more probably to Ashvaka clan of the Kambojas, the eminent "Kshatriya" clan of the Mauryan times from

neg: Malla-yuddha the name of a tribe from the Malla Kingdom mentioned in the Mahabharata. The name Malla was also used in this sense for an ancient mahajanapada, a Nepalese dynasty descended from them, and the Mallabhum kingdom in Bishnapur. In the Manusmriti (10.22; 12.45), it is the technical term for the offspring of an out-caste kshatriya by a kshatriya female who was previously the wife of another out-caste. Wrestling in the Indian subcontinent has a history of at least 5000 years making it the oldest known codified form of fighting in the region. Competitions held for entertainment were popular among all

neg: Shah dynasty Shah dynasty Shah dynasty () was the ruling Chaubise Thakuri dynasty from the Gorkha Kingdom from 1559 to 1768 and later the unified Kingdom of Nepal from 1768 to 28 May 2008. Shah dynasty traces their historical ancestor to King of Kaski, Kulamandan Khan, whose grandson Dravya Shah captured the throne of Gorkha from Khadka kings with the help of accomplices from six resident clans of Gorkha to become the King of Gorkha. The Shah descendants claimed to be of Rajput origin. However, they are ranked as Thakuris. Dravya Shah was the youngest son of Yasho Brahma Shah, Raja (King)

neg: Kapaleeshwarar Temple prominent festival in the temple. The present masonry structure was built during the Vijayanagar rulers of the Tuluva Dynasty (1491–1570 CE). The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The temple's name is derived from the words "kapalam" (head) and "eeshwarar" an alias of lord Shiva. According to the Puranas, during the meeting of Brahma and Shiva at top of Mount Kailash Brahma failed to show the due respect to Shiva. Due to this, Shiva plucked of one of Brahma's heads ("kapalams"). In an act of penance, Brahma came

neg: Chauhan Chahamana belonged to the solar dynasty, descending from Ikshavaku and Rama. The 12th-century "Prithviraja Vijaya" mahakavya, composed by Prithviraja III's court poet Jayanaka, also claims a solar dynasty origin for the ruling dynasty. According to this text, Chahamana came to earth from "Arkamandal" (the orbit of the sun). The 15th-century "Hammira Mahakavya" of Nayachandra Suri, which describes the life of the Ranthambore branch ruler Hammira, gives the following account: Once Brahma was wandering in search of an auspicious place to conduct a ritual sacrifice. He ultimately chose the place where a lotus from his hand fell; this place came to

neg: Brahma Temple, Pushkar been built by sage Vishwamitra after Brahma's yagna (ritual). It is also believed that Brahma himself chose the location for his temple. The 8th century Hindu philosopher Adi Shankara renovated this temple, while the current medieval structure dates to Maharaja Jawat Raj of Ratlam, who made additions and repairs, though the original temple design is retained. Pushkar is often described in the scriptures as the only Brahma temple in the world, owing to the curse of Savitri(Saraswati), and as the "King of the sacred places of the Hindus". Although now the Pushkar temple does not remain the only Brahma temple,

neg: Tilottama (demon) Nikumbha. They are described as inseparable siblings who shared everything: the kingdom, the bed, food, house, seat. Once, the brothers practiced severe austerities on the Vindhya mountains, compelling the creator-god Brahma to grant them a boon. They asked for great power and immortality, but the latter was denied, instead Brahma gave them the boon that nothing but they themselves can hurt each other. Soon, the demons attacked heaven and drove the gods out. Conquering the whole universe, the demons started harassing sages and creating havoc in the universe. The gods and seers sought refuge with Brahma. Brahma then ordered

neg: Origin of the Gurjara-Pratiharas Mandor and Kannauj traced their origin to the legendary native hero Lakshmana of the Ikshvaku dynasty. The Gwalior inscription specifically describes the Pratihara king Vatsaraja as a Kshatriya from the Ikshvaku dynasty. The Pratihara court-poet Mahendrapala also supports this claim by describing him as a descendant of Raghu in "Viddhasala-Bhanjika" and "Bala-bharata". The proponents of the foreign origin theory argue that such claims are a characteristic of foreign settlers wanting to establish themselves as the natives. But there are several instances of indigenous dynasties claiming descent from mythological Indian heroes. Scholars who identify "Kucharakudihai" mentioned in the "Manimekalai" as "Gurjara"