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898: 496: 737: 335: 944: 542: 1017: 53: 612: 780:, Rajputs from the region immigrated in large groups into Nepal due to heavy religious persecution. The incident is supported by both the Rajasthani and Nepalese traditions. Indian scholar Rahul Ram asserts that the Rajput immigration into Nepal is an undoubted fact but there can be questions in purity of blood of some leading families. Historian James Todd mentions that there was a one 378:, Rajputs from the region immigrated in large groups into Nepal due to heavy religious persecution. The incident is supported by both the Rajasthani and Nepalese traditions. Indian scholar Rahul Ram asserts that the Rajput immigration into Nepal is an undoubted fact but there can be questions in purity of blood of some leading families. Historian James Todd mentions that there was a one 1075:(14th century CE) and the entourage that came along with him to Kathmandu Valley with the attack of the Tirhut kingdom by Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq of Tughluq dynasty in 1324 CE. These Rajputs similarly established marriage alliances with the existing Malla kings. These Mallas and its courtier clans have now coalesced into a single caste group of Newar Kshatriya caste, locally called 1104:. The presence of these notable present Chatharīya clan titles clearly non-indigenous to the Newars that are still prevalent among the present-day Rajputs of India has been suggested as evidence of the Chatharīya's claim to their ancestry. Additionally, these Rajput descendants who are seen as the highest segments of the present-day Chatharīya caste; clans like Malla, 831:(24 principalities) in Gandaki region. These Baise and Chaubise kingdoms were ruled by Rajputs and several decentralized tribal polities. Historian and Jesuit Ludwig Stiller contends that the Rajput intervention to the political affairs of Khas Malla Kingdom was significant reason behind the disintegration of the kingdom and he further conjectures: 429:(24 principalities) in Gandaki region. These Baise and Chaubise kingdoms were ruled by Rajputs and several decentralized tribal polities. Historian and Jesuit Ludwig Stiller contends that the Rajput intervention to the political affairs of Khas Malla Kingdom was significant reason behind the disintegration of the kingdom and he further conjectures: 188:
after the 12th century CE. These Rajputs particularly settled in Kathmandu valley, as well as in the various hills of the Himalayan ranges specially the Western-Central Nepal. Those Rajput groups in the Western Nepal led into disintegration of Khas Malla Kingdom and formation of large number of
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descent. He further contends that the royal house of Gorkha were such half-caste Rajputs. Thakuris who are regarded as ruling clans of Nepal are also referred to as Rajputs. Prayag Raj Sharma mentions that the Rajputs referred in the Muluki Ain (Legal Code) were Thakuris.
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descent. He further contends that the royal house of Gorkha were such half-caste Rajputs. Thakuris who are regarded as ruling clans of Nepal are also referred to as Rajputs. Prayag Raj Sharma mentions that the Rajputs referred in the Muluki Ain (Legal Code) were Thakuris.
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Kṣatriya descendants of the Karnat king Hari Simha Dev (14th century CE) and the Rajput entourage that came along with him. The Rajput clans that arrived at this time, and that have been transformed as present surnames among the Chatharīyas, include Raghuvanshi,
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Bhimavarma. Thus, historian Dhanavajra Vajracharya concludes that Rajputra of Kshatriya ranks were found abundantly in the topmost position in the Lichchavi court. The Baleshwar Inscription of King Krachalla (or Krachalla Deva) of
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clans began claiming descent from Rajput refugees of Chittor whose fort was sieged twice by the Muslim invaders in 1303 and 1568. The Raja Vamshavali (royal genealogy) written by Chitravilasa on the instigation of King
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clans began claiming descent from Rajput refugees of Chittor whose fort was sieged twice by the Muslim invaders in 1303 and 1568. The Raja Vamshavali (royal genealogy) written by Chitravilasa on the instigation of King
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quickly as a result of much resemblance. The entry of Rajputs in the central Nepal were easily assisted by Khas Malla rulers who had developed a large feudatory state covering more than half of the
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quickly as a result of much resemblance. The entry of Rajputs in the central Nepal were easily assisted by Khas Malla rulers who had developed a large feudatory state covering more than half of the
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Though they were relatively few in number, they were of higher caste, warriors and of a temperament that quickly gained them the ascendancy in the princedoms in the
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Though they were relatively few in number, they were of higher caste, warriors and of a temperament that quickly gained them the ascendancy in the princedoms in the
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Bhimavarma. Thus, historian Dhanavajra Vajracharya concludes that Rajputra of Kshatriya ranks were found abundantly in the topmost position in the Lichchavi court.
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Today, only Madheshi/Terai Rajputs still list themselves as Rajputs in Nepal's census where as Newar and Khas Kshatriyas are counted separately. As per the
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were routinely invited by the Mallas of the Kathmandu valley and a new noble class of courtiers, presently called "Thakoo/Thakur" and part of the
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In 1380 A.D., the last Baish Thakuri King, Arjun Dev or Arjun Malla, was ousted by his ministers and was displaced by a Rajput King
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tribesmen of Western Nepal welcomed the immigrant Rajput chiefs with much cordiality. After the late 13th century, the
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tribesmen of Western Nepal welcomed the immigrant Rajput chiefs with much cordiality. After the late 13th century, the
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were the first Nepalese dynasty of Indian plain origin who began their rule in the 4th or 5th century. Historian
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were the first Nepalese dynasty of Indian plain origin who began their rule in the 4th or 5th century. Historian
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Hitchcock, John T (1978). "An Additional Perspective on the Nepali Caste System". In James F. Fisher (ed.).
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Contested Hierarchies A Collaborative Ethnography of Caste among the Newars of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
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Contested Hierarchies A Collaborative Ethnography of Caste among the Newars of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
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An Account of the Kingdom of Nepal, and the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha
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This article is about the Rajput community of Nepal. For the mainstream community in North India, see
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Making of Modern Nepal: A Study of History, Art, and Culture of the Principalities of Western Nepal
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Rana, Prabhakar S. J. B.; Rana, Pashupati Shumshere Jung Bahadur; Rana, Gautam S. J. B. (2003).
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Rana, Prabhakar S. J. B.; Rana, Pashupati Shumshere Jung Bahadur; Rana, Gautam S. J. B. (2003).
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in 1303 A.D., Kumbhakaran Singh's descendants left Mewar to north towards Himalayan foothills.
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in 1303 A.D., Kumbhakaran Singh's descendants left Mewar to north towards Himalayan foothills.
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came to Ridi Bazaar in 1495 A.D. and went on to capture the Gorkha Kingdom after staying in
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came to Ridi Bazaar in 1495 A.D. and went on to capture the Gorkha Kingdom after staying in
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Vikramasena who was a Dandanayaka (judge). The Lichchavi inscription of Deopatan mentions
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Vikramasena who was a Dandanayaka (judge). The Lichchavi inscription of Deopatan mentions
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caste, were developed from the descendants of the plain Rajputs in the Malla court. The
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doubts the first tradition of Rajput influx to Nepal which states that Rajputs from
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doubts the first tradition of Rajput influx to Nepal which states that Rajputs from
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contends that the regular invasions by Muslims led to heavy influx of Rajputs with
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contends that the regular invasions by Muslims led to heavy influx of Rajputs with
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respectively. Similarly, the Lichchavi inscription of Sanga mentions the name of
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respectively. Similarly, the Lichchavi inscription of Sanga mentions the name of
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Rajput influx also occurred in the 14th century with the arrival of Karnat king
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including Rajputs were entering Nepal before the fall of Chittor due to regular
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including Rajputs were entering Nepal before the fall of Chittor due to regular
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The State and Society in Nepal: Historical Foundations and Contemporary Trends
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background. The inscription mentions his two regional chiefs (Mandalikas) as
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background. The inscription mentions his two regional chiefs (Mandalikas) as
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Thapa Politics in Nepal: With Special Reference to Bhim Sen Thapa, 1806–1839
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pointing out to the clans/houses as being of noble descent and being a real
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Shurasena as well as the inscriptions of Adeshwar mention the names of
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Deshavarma were Dutakas (diplomats) in the reign of King Gangadeva and
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Shurasena as well as the inscriptions of Adeshwar mention the names of
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Deshavarma were Dutakas (diplomats) in the reign of King Gangadeva and
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were inclined to them making them one of the Hindu high caste in the
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National Population and Housing Census 2021, Caste/Ethnicity Report
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The Baleshwar Inscription of King Krachalla (or Krachalla Deva) of
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as well as the Goraksha Vamshavali (Goraksha genealogy) links the
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as well as the Goraksha Vamshavali (Goraksha genealogy) links the
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who established Hindu reforms and social regulations among the
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in the late 12th century after the battle between Chittor and
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in the late 12th century after the battle between Chittor and
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of the Malla rulers and the son-in-law who lived with their
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The Hindu immigrants including Rajputs were mixed into the
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The Hindu immigrants including Rajputs were mixed into the
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group and a faction not permitted to be enslaved in Nepal.
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also heavily favored Rajputs as legal regulations in the
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tradition that mentions the immigration of Rajputs from
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Some writers are of the opinion that the Rajputs of
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(1961), 1835:"THE RANAS OF NEPAL" 1820:"THE RANAS OF NEPAL" 1024:(reign 1382-1395 CE) 722:Jina family of hill 320:Jina family of hill 2237:Rahul, Ram (1996). 1680:, pp. 112–113. 1635:, pp. 240–244. 1620:, pp. 167–168. 1586:, pp. 516–518. 1390:, pp. 129–132. 1316:Government of Nepal 607:Lichchavi Rajputras 211:Indo-Gangetic plain 99:Chathariya Shrestha 31: 2554:A History of Nepal 1277:through Rajpur at 1240:through Rajpur at 1026: 927:Ramakrishna Kunwar 758: 752:Mandhata Shahi on 712:Khas Malla Kingdom 658:Babharuvarma, and 629: 525:Ramakrishna Kunwar 356: 350:Mandhata Shahi on 310:Khas Malla Kingdom 271:Babharuvarma, and 215:Chatharīya Srēstha 166:Khas Malla Kingdom 111:Indo-Aryan peoples 56:    29: 2331:"The Jaisi Caste" 2188:978-90-279-7700-7 1982:The Dalit context 1949:978-0-19-827960-0 1890:978-0-19-827960-0 1548:978-81-7024-847-7 1261:Scottish scholar 1224:Scottish scholar 1186:Hinduism in Nepal 1169:2011 Nepal census 1137:Jang Bahadur Rana 911:Rajput family of 874:Rajput family of 666:Babharuvarma and 509:Rajput family of 472:Rajput family of 279:Babharuvarma and 116: 115: 2619: 2583: 2579:History of Nepal 2572: 2547: 2537: 2527: 2506: 2496: 2486: 2465: 2455: 2451:"The Muluki Ain" 2445: 2435: 2425: 2415: 2405: 2395: 2385: 2375: 2365: 2355: 2345: 2335: 2325: 2315: 2305: 2295: 2285: 2275: 2265: 2254: 2233: 2213: 2192: 2171: 2160: 2149: 2139: 2129: 2119: 2109: 2099: 2089: 2079: 2069: 2059: 2049: 2039: 2029: 2010: 2009: 2007: 2005: 1990: 1984: 1975: 1969: 1968: 1960: 1954: 1953: 1941: 1931: 1925: 1924: 1916: 1910: 1909: 1901: 1895: 1894: 1882: 1872: 1866: 1860: 1851: 1845: 1839: 1838: 1830: 1824: 1823: 1815: 1809: 1803: 1794: 1788: 1779: 1773: 1764: 1758: 1749: 1743: 1730: 1724: 1715: 1709: 1700: 1694: 1681: 1675: 1666: 1660: 1651: 1645: 1636: 1630: 1621: 1615: 1606: 1600: 1587: 1581: 1572: 1566: 1553: 1552: 1532: 1526: 1520: 1514: 1513: 1506: 1500: 1494: 1479: 1473: 1464: 1458: 1425: 1419: 1408: 1402: 1391: 1385: 1370: 1367:Vajracharya 1975 1364: 1337: 1331: 1320: 1319: 1307: 1290: 1259: 1253: 1222: 1022:Jayasthiti Malla 946: 923: 900: 845: 690:Jishnuvarma and 544: 521: 498: 443: 303:Jishnuvarma and 223:Kingdom of Nepal 203:Jayasthiti Malla 162:Kathmandu valley 140: 128: 119:Rajputs of Nepal 57: 55: 54: 35:Total population 32: 30:Rajputs of Nepal 28: 2627: 2626: 2622: 2621: 2620: 2618: 2617: 2616: 2612:Nepalese Hindus 2587: 2586: 2569: 2535: 2524: 2494: 2483: 2475:. 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Index

Rajputs
Nepal
Maithili
Bhojpuri
Hinduism
Chathariya Shrestha
Thakuris
Maithils
Indo-Aryan peoples
Nepali
Nepali
Rajput
Rajputs
ancient
medieval India
Kathmandu valley
Khas Malla Kingdom
Terai
Indian plain
Lichhavis
Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent
Baise Rajya
Chaubisi Rajya
Newar Malla rulers of the Kathmandu valley
Jayasthiti Malla
Newar people
Indo-Gangetic plain
Chatharīya Srēstha
Shah court
Kingdom of Nepal

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