Sainik Kshatriya
Sainik Kshatriya (Rajput Mali)
Rajput Mali is a distinctive ethnic group from Marwar, Rajasthan as well as a separate sub-category within the Rajput group.[1][2][3][4]
Origin
The ancestors of these Rajput Malis are said to be Rajput soldiers and feudal who lost battles with the Muslim emperors of Delhi like Shahabuddin Ghori or Muhammad Ghori, Qutb ud-Din Aibak etc. After the fall of Prithviraj Chauhan (the last Hindu emperor of India) in Virkam Samvat 1249 (1192 AD).
When the Rajput soldiers of Prithviraj Chauhan fell in battles against Shahabuddin Ghori or Muhammad Ghori and the empires of Ajmer and Delhi were destroyed, some Rajputs became captive and could see no way of saving themselves except embracing Islam and they came to be known as Ghori Pathans. Some Rajputs were let off on the recommendation of a Royal gardener or Mali who represented captive Rajputs as Malis. In this way many Rajputs became Malis.[1][2][3]
Adoption of new identity in 1930–1940
Rajput Mali community adopted the surname "Sainik Kshatriya" in the 1930-1940 decade during the colonial rule.[1][2][3][4][5]
Gotras and Lineages of Sainik Kshatriya
Sainik Kshatriya community is divided in 12 main gotras (clans or khaps), each linked with big Rajput families. These clans and their history is like this:[1][3][4]
- Guhilot (Gahlot): They are from Suryavansh ruled Udaipur and Mewar.
- Chauhan (Chahman): Famous for warriors like Prithviraj Chauhan, who fought Turk invasions.
- Parihar (Pratihara): They ruled Mandore and Kannauj, stopped Arab invasions.
- Parmar (Pawar): Came from Chandravansh known for culture and buildings in Malwa.
- Sankhla: Related to Parmar family, they defended strongholds in western Rajasthan.
- Dahiya: Linked with Punjab Drahyaka families, they built fort like Jalore Fort.
- Solanki (Chalukya): Known for good administration and strong army, from Chandravansh.
- Kachhwaha: They are from Kush family, founded Jaipur and were friends of Mughals.
- Rathore: Known for bravery, they ruled Marwar (Jodhpur).
- Bhati: From Lord Krishna’s Yadava family, ruled Jaisalmer.
- Devda: From Chauhan clan, they ruled Sirohi.
- Tomar (Tanwar): Early rulers of Delhi, they made big changes in politics and army.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bachchan singh shekhawat nirgana (shekhawati) Rajasthan (1952-01-24). सैनिक क्षत्रिय कौन हैं ?. Search this book on
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Singh, Hardyal (1990). The Castes of Marwar, Being Census Report of 1891. Books Treasure. Search this book on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Marwar Darbar (1894). Report On The Census Of 1891, Volume Ii, The Castes Of Marwar. Search this book on
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Bannerman, A. d (1902). Census Of India 1901 Vol.25 (rajputana) Pt.1 (report). Search this book on
- ↑ "Mali caste", Wikipedia, 2025-02-01, retrieved 2025-02-01
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