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Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Guhilot | The Guhilot dynasty, founded in the 6th century, is one of the most influential royal lineages in Rajasthan's history, known for its patronage and resilience. The Guhilot dynasty is one of India’s oldest royal lineages, founded in the 6th century following the fall of the Vallabhi kingdom in modern-day Gujarat. They established their power in the Mewar region, with successive capitals in Nagda, Chittorgarh, and Udaipur. The Guhilots are renowned for their architectural contributions, including temples like Sas Bahu in Nagda and the Jain temples of Ranakpur. Their influence peaked between the 8th and 13th centuries before declining under the pressure of Muslim invasions. Their descendants, the Sisodias, carried on their legacy, turning Mewar into a bastion of resistance against the Mughals. |
Mentioned in
- Hinduism: Origins, Core Principles and Cultural Influence
- North India
- Indian dynasties by chronologic order
- Indian dynasties by alphabetic order
- Indian dynastie by duration
- India • |0550/1947| • Rajputs: clans, lineages and princely houses
- Rajasthan • state of northwest India
- India • |0566/1303| • Guhilot dynasty
- India • |1326/1947| • Sisodia dynasty
- Pushkar • Camels, Marwari horses and Kalbeliya dances
- Udaipur • City of the Lakes • Rajasthan, India
- Nagda Sas Bahu temple • Rajasthan, India
- Nagda • Sas Bahu Temple - Fusion of Styles and History