Vaghela dynasty The Vaghela dynasty was a ruling clan of Gujarat, India. They expanded their dynasty to all of Gujarat, north Rajasthan, west Madhyapradesh and north Maharashtra. • Vaghela (means chase of the tiger) • Raj solanki had two wives. He issued two sons. First one is famous king of Patan, Mulraj Solanki was the son of first queen who is sister of Samantsinh Chavada king of Patan. Second queen who is sister of Lakhaji jadeja (Lakho Fulani) had son named Rakhayat. Rakhyat married with raymati and issued son named VYAGHRDEO. She keep him in Vyaghreshvari mataji’s temple at Aatkot’s jungle and she was be SATI. Their son protected by Vyaghreshvari Mataji so he knowned by Vyaghradeo and After him, his vansh known as VAGHELA/BAGHEL/WAGHELA. • The Vaghela dynasty is very powerful dynasty of Gujarat region. THE VAGHELAS ARE THE GREAT RULER OF GUJARAT WHO EXPAND THERE DYNASTY TO WHOLE GUJARAT, NORTH RAJASTHAN, WEST MADHYAPRADESH AND NORTH MAHARASHTRA. The Vaghelas were Rajput Branch of the Solanki rulers of Anhilwad. Lawan Prasad, a general in the army of Bhimdev-II Solanki. He also gained control over an area known as Dhavalgadh, around present day Dholka. During the latter years of Bhimdev-IIs reign, due to internal differences, Lawan Prasad rebelled against the king and took complete control over the areas of Dhawalgadh and Dhandhuka, and also some areas in the south of Gujarat. This rebellion laid the foundation for the greater resistance and resultant overthrowing of the Solanki rulers from Anhilwar, by the Vaghela. The final attack on Anhilwar during the reign of Tribhuwanpal Solanki, was made by Vishaldev Vaghela, the grandson of Lawan Prasad. Although, Vishaldevs father, Vir Dhaval Vaghela had already started to annex territories belonging to the Solanki, and had greatly increased his dominions as well his military powers. Many historians consider Vir Dhaval to be the first actual Vaghela ruler of Gujarat, due to the major increase of his power and control of the various areas of Gujarat. • Vishaldev Vaghela is most widely known and was perhaps the most celebrated of the Vaghela rulers of Gujarat. He won military campaigns against Malwa(Parmar) and was able to largely bring under control the various rebelling factions of the degraded kingdom of the last Solanki ruler, Tribhuwanpal. Vishaldev was also a great patron of learning and is known for his contributions to the encourage arts, poetry and religious pageantry. Vishaldev, after a long and successful reign, was succeeded by his son Arjundev, who in turn was succeeded by his son Sarangdev. Little is known about the reigns of these Vaghela rulers, and they seem to have enjoyed a reasonably peaceful and properous reign. • Sarangdev Vaghela was succeeded by his son, brave, and unbending hero, Karandev, also known in history as Karan Ghelo. Karandev was the last in the line of the Vaghela chieftains of Anhilwar, and also the last Rajput ruler to have held control of most of Gujarat and Saurashtra. Just 2 years after ascending the throne of Anhilwar, Karandev was engaged by the troops of Ala-Ud-Din Khilji, the Muslim ruler of Delhi. The general in charge of the Muslim army, as Alaf Khan, a favorite of Ala, and his half brother. Karan gave a brave resistance, and after a vigorous strugge, the Rajputs finally retreated and Anhilwar fell in the hands of the Muslim, once again. The city was plundered and ravaged. Alaf Khan captured the beautiful wife of Karandev, and sent her to Delhi as a victory present to the Sultan. He then moved west and destroyed once again, the grand temple of Someshwar (Somnath) at Prabhas Pattan. • Karandev, in the meantime, broken and hishonored at losing his county, his possessions and his wife, repaired to Devgadh in Deccan. He refused to give in to the request of the Muslims to surrender, and started to gather a force to engage the Muslims again at Anhilwar. Karandev lost this war and escaped with her Queen Kamaladevi(kauladevi) and Daughter Devaldevi.Queen died while escaping. Karandev and Devaldevi went to the Devgadh. Two prince of Karandev and one of his queen of Jadeja dyanasty of kutch were sent to the kutch saurashtra region. The sultan sent another force under a slave general Kafur, to attack Karandev in Devgadh, and bring back to him, his daughter, the princess Devaldevi. Thus ended the rule of the last Hindu ruler of Anhilwar. Broken and disillusioned, Karandev refused to surrender and spent the last of his days roaming the lands of the country, he once ruled. However, he is still respected for his brave resistance and his unbending courage. He came to be known as Karan Ghelo for this reason. • After Karandev vaghela, Gujarat broken up in the many parts. Any Rajputs or Muslims could not control whole Gujarat after Vaghela dyanasty. The Vaghelas Divided in the whole Gujarat. Villages of Vaghela Dyanasty are located near SANAND(Ahmedabad), DHOLKA(Ahmedabad), KALOL, RAPAR(KUTCH), Kadi(Mahesana) etc. Other Vaghela Related Information Dilwara Temples Doorway detail Dilwara temple • Dilwara Temples(Mount Abu):These beautifully carved temples built between 11th and 13th century A.D are sheer elegance in marble , dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras . The Vimal Vasahi temple is the oldest of these dedicated to the first Tirthankara . it is superb example of temple architecture .This temple carved entirely out of white marble was built in 1021 by Vimal Shah, a minister of Bhimidev I, the ChalukyaKing (Solanki Maharaja) of Gujarat. The central shrine has an image of Rishabhdev and large courtyard with 52 small shrines , each housing a beautiful statue of tirthankaras with 48 elegantly carved pillars from the entrance to the courtyard. The Lun Vasahai temple ,dedicated to the 22nd Tirthankara –Neminath was built in 1231 A.D by two brothers – Vastupal and Tejpal ,Ministers of Raja Vir Dhawal , a ruler of Gujarat With the door casings, pillars ,architraves , and sculptures on porticos , the temple is a fine specimen of craftsmanship. • Girnar Temples in Junagadh:The temple was built in 1231 AD by Tejpal and Vastupal, Ministers of Raja Vir Dhawal , a ruler of Gujarat.The Neminath temple at Girnar is the major temple, which was built in the 11th century. The temple contains the deity of Lord Neminath, which is made of black granite and the eyes of the deity are made of precious jewels. The temple complex contains open space, courtyards, and several other minor temples. The temple roofs are inscribed with Goddesses in a dancing form. In addition, there is another temple known as Mallinath temple within the Neminath temple which is devoted to Tirthankar (Jain god). • Dholka(Dhavalgadh) is a medium-sized town situated about 40 km south-west of Ahmedabad, in Ahmedabad District of Gujarat. In the Middle Ages, the town was the seat of the Vaghela family, who were feudatories of the Solanki rulers of Gujarat. Adalaj Stepwell III, Adalaj, Gujarat • Adalaj Vav is a five-storied step-well located in a small sleepy village named Adalaj, about 15 km from Gandhinagar city. Adalaj Vav was built in 1499. Adalaj Vav is a classic example of Indo-Islamic style of architecture. It consists of three sandstone-built entrances, which consist of octagonal landings with huge carved colonnades and intricately carved niches. Some of the pillars and walls show the influence of Buddhists, Jains and Solanki rulers of Gujarat. The carvings on the panels include that of a king sitting on a stool with two bearers, a scene depicting women churning buttermilk, musicians accompanying dancing women, and representations of various Hindu gods and goddesses. Sunlight cannot reach directly into the well, but openings in the ceiling enable light and air to enter inside. This keeps the water inside the well cool even in summer. Visitors can also see Ami Khumbor (a pot that contains the water of life) and Kalp Vriksha (a tree of life) made out of a single stone slab. The legend behind Adalaj Vav is that, in A D 1499, Dandai Desh (earlier name of Adalaj) was ruled by Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela Dynasty. Mohammed Begda, a Muslim ruler of a neighboring state, invaded Adalaj and killed Rana Veer Singh. Greatly attracted by the beauty of Rana Veer Singhs widow Rani Roopba, he put forward a marriage proposal. She agreed under a condition that he should complete a five-storeyed step-well for her. King Begda finished the step-well within record time. The next day, after finishing the step-well, Rani Roopba said her final prayer and jumped into the well and died. • Utelia is a small hamlet in the Ahmedabad District of Gujarat. Situated at the northern tip of peninsula, it was set up by Bhav Sinhji, a member of the Vaghela Rajput clan. The village has traditional houses, temples and hot springs. It is about 6 km away from Lothal and 80 km from Ahemedabad. The palace built by Neknamdar Thakore Saheb Sur Sinhji is the main attraction of the place. Accommodation facilities are available at Palace Utelia. Utelia is around 85 km from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station is the nearest railhead. • Kanthkot Fort : Located on the top of an isolated rocky hill, the old fort at Kanthkot in Gujarat has a 5 km radius. This 8th century fort was the capital the Kathis, a Sun-worshipping tribe. With time, the fort came under the control of various dynasties such as Chavda, Solanki and Vaghela. In 1816, the British captured Kanthkot and destroyed large parts of the fort. Ruins of the ramparts of the fort, Kanthadnath Temple, Jain Temple and a Sun Temple on the hill near the fort are of great architectural value. • List of rulers of Gujarat • Vaghela Dynasty • Karandev Vaghela • History of Gujarat • Ancient Period Gujarat • Solanki Dynasty Maharajadhiraj Raj Solanki (He married & issued two sons) | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Mulraj (Solanki Vansh) Rakayat Mulraj was the son of the Raj’s first rani, she was a sister of | Patan’s Raja Samantsingh Chavda & | Rakayat was the son of the Raj’s second rani, | she was the sister of Kutchch’s king Rao Lakha | | --------------------------------------- | Rakayat Rakayat married with rayamati and issued son named Vyaghradeo, She keep him in Vyaghreshvari mataji’s temple at Aatkot’s jungle and she was be SATI Marana Vyaghradeo He protected by Vyaghreshvari Mataji so he renowned by Vyaghradeo and After him, his vansh known as VAGHELA/BAGHEL/WAGHELA He married with Kashi’s Raja’s daughter and issued Five sons | --------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | Karandeo Kandhardeo Suratdeo Kiratdeo Shyamdeo (Reva state) (Kasota) (Gujarat) (South) (East) Maharana Suratdeo Vaghela (GUJARAT) (He came in Gujarat and his grandfather Rakayat was a cousin of Mulraj Solanki so he stay in Dholka Gadi (vairatnagar of pandavas) ) | Maharana Dhavaldeo Vaghela (He became a king of Vairatnagar and because of him named, vairatnagar known now Dholka, His son Aranorajdeo) | Maharana Aranorajdeo Vaghela in Dholka | Maharana Lavanrajdeo Vaghela in Dholka | Maharana Virdhavaldeo Vaghela in Dholka (He known by his second name “Virdhaval Rano”) He issued two sons, Vishaldeo & Viramdeo Vishaldeo handled Patan (Gujrat) after Tribhuvanpal Solanki the King of Gujarat & Viramdeo in Viramgaam | Maharana Vishaldeo Vaghela He became a King of Gujarat after Tribhuvanpal Solanki So he was a first vaghela king of Gujarat | Maharana Arjundeo Vaghela | Maharana Sarangdeo Vaghela | Maharana Karandeo Vaghela 1.Maharana karandeo was first married with Rao Deshalji Jadeja’s daughter the king of Kutchch and he issued Veersinghji 2.Maharana karandeo was second married with daughter of Bhiladigarh’s king in rajasthan and he issued Sarandeo 3.Karandeo had a third rani was Kauladavi, she issued only two daughter Karandeo’s first son Veersinghji came in Sardhar near Kutchch and he became a sardhar’s king and his vansh known as “Sardhariya Vaghela” Karandeo’s second son Sarangdeo came in Bhiladigarh near Jeshalmer rajasthan area in palanpur district and his vansh known as “Bhiladiya Vaghela” | -------------------------------------------- | | Veersinghji Sarangdeo Maharana Veersinghji Vaghrela He became a king of Sardhar, 650 villages neared Kutchch | Maharana Dhavaldeo Vaghela in Sardhar | Maharana Vishaldeo Vaghela in Sardhar | Maharana Nodhandeoji Vaghela in Sardhar | Maharana Vijaypalji Vaghela in Sardhar | ---------------------------------------------- | | Sursinghji Lunkaranji (The King of Sardhar) ( Rapar, Gadi, Padasava in Kutchch) Maharana Sursinghji Vaghela in Sardhar | Maharana Ajabsinghji Vaghela in Sardhar | Maharana Deokaranji Vaghela in Sardhar | Maharana Pratapsinghji Vaghela in Sardhar | Maharana Mandaldeoji Vaghela in Sardhar | Maharana Dhamankaranji Vaghela (He gived sardhar to his younger brother and he came in Kalol & Sanand) He issued two sons 1.Veersinghji, he became a king of Kalol and 2.Jetsinghji, he became a king of Sanand & Koth) | --------------------------------------------- | | Veersinghji Jetsinghji (Kalol) (Sanand & Koth) Maharana Jetsinghji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Gopalsinghji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Naysinghji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Nodhandeoji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Varahaji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Bhimsinghji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Dhundhmalji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Veerdhavalji (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Sarangdeoji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Maldeoji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Jaysinghji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Annrajji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Sarangdeoji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | Maharana Bhimsinghji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) | He issued two sons First Karansinghji became a king of Sanand & Koth Second Dungarji gate villages kaneti, Daduka etc. | --------------------------------------------- | | Karansinghji Dungarji (king of Sanand & Koth (kaneti, Daduka etc.) Maharana Karansinghji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) His mother was a daughter of Chavda king of Mansa State He issued 4 sons | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | | | | Arjunsingji Medoji Vaghji Viroji (Sanand king) (Gangad king) (Pimpan) (Moraiya) Maharana Arjunsinghji Vaghela (Sanand & Koth state) (His mother was daughter of Muli king) | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | Gopalsinghji Vishoji Agarsinghji Naransinghji (Sanand king) (No son) (Ambaliara) (Zamp) Maharana Gopalsinghji (Sanand & Koth state) Son of Rani Shamkunvarba a daughter of Gohil Bhimsinghji Ajesinghji the king of Shinhor-Bhaonagar | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Vajerajsinghji Udaysinghji Gheloji (Sanand king) (Raasam) (Varti) Maharana Vajerajsingji (Sanand & Koth state) Son of Rani Ramakunvarba a daughter of Chudasama Arjansinghji the king of Gamf state | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Rajsinghji Karmandeoji Sultaansinghji (Sanand king) (Thakur of Vasna-Iyawa, Dhori, Raipur & Adasar) (Radhu) Sanand Maharaja Vajerajsingh’s Son & Vasna-Iyawa Thakur Saheb Kunvar Shri Karmandeoji Vaghela His mother was Shinhor State Gohil Ajesinghji Naransinghji’s daughter | -------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Bhojrajsinghji Meghrajsinghji Vajerajsinghji | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Pataji Ashkaranji Sabadsinghji | -------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Kalubha Sultansinghji Hamirji | ---------------------------------------- | | Bharoji Bhavsinghji | ----------------------------------------------------------- | | | Pachanji Lakhji Ranoji | Maldeoji | -------------------------------------------------------- | | | Samantsinghji Dadoji Bhojrajsinghji (Vasna Thakur) | -------------------------------------------------------- | | | Pratapsinghji Rajsinghji Sursinghji | | | (Dhirubha) | | | (Karubha) | | | ----------------------------------------------- | | | | | (Digvijaysinghji Ghanshyamsinghji Bhagirathsinghji) | | Arajansinghji | ---------------------------------------------------------- | | Bhurubha Pravinsingh | | | ---------------------------------------- | | | | | Mahendrasinghji Narendrasinghji Bharatsinghji | | ----------------------------------------------------------- | | Balwantsinghji Navalsinghji | -------------------------------------------------------------- | | Indrajeetsinghji Jaywantsinghji | -------------------------------------- ----------------------------- | | | | | Hitendrasinghji Kishorsinghji Suryapalsinghji Harendrasinghji Virendrasinghji | | Brijrajsinghji Meetrajsinghji
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