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Complete Khangar Kshatriya Genealogy: From Chudasama to Garh Kundar

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The complete authenticated genealogy from the Chudasama dynasty to the Khangar dynasty — with dates, reign periods, and historical sources.

This article presents the complete genealogy of the Khangar Kshatriya Samaj in a chronological format. This genealogy has been prepared on the basis of the established lists of the Chudasama dynasty, the Vahivancha bardic records of the Khangar community, the Prithviraj Raso, and the Alha Khand.

Chudasama Dynasty (Junagadh, Saurashtra)

Ra Khengar II — Reign: 1098–1125 AD — The most illustrious king of Junagadh. Attained a warrior's death in battle against Siddharaj Jaisinh. Great-grandfather of the Khangar Kshatriyas.

Ra Noghan III — Reign: 1125–1140 AD — Restorer of Chudasama authority after the Solanki invasion. Grandfather of the Khangar Kshatriyas.

Ra Kawat II (Raja Katav-2) — Reign: 1140–1152 AD — King of Junagadh. Father of Maharaja Khet Singh Khangar. Died 1152 AD.

Rani Kishore Kunwar Bai — Wife of Ra Kawat II. Mother of Maharaja Khet Singh Khangar.

Khangar Dynasty (Garh Kundar, Bundelkhand)

Maharaja Khet Singh Khangar — Born: 27 December 1140 AD (VS 1197, Paush Shukla Paksha). Died: circa 1212 AD. Founder of the Khangar dynasty. Trusted general of Prithviraj Chauhan. Conquered Bundelkhand in 1182 AD. Established Garh Kundar as capital. Declared independent kingdom in 1192 AD.

Nand / Bhuwan Singh — Son and successor of Khet Singh. Reign began circa 1212 AD.

Khub Singh Khangar — Mid-13th century. Undertook major renovation and expansion of Garh Kundar fort.

[Intermediate rulers — names vary across traditions]

Nagdeo Khangar — Last major king of the Khangar dynasty. Attained a warrior's death in the Bundela betrayal (circa 1288–1347 AD, date disputed).

Chronological Table

1098 AD — Ra Khengar II ascends the throne of Junagadh

1125 AD — Martyrdom of Ra Khengar; Solanki invasion

1125 AD — Ra Noghan III restores Chudasama authority

1140 AD — Ra Kawat II ascends the throne; Khet Singh is born

1152 AD — Death of Ra Kawat II; Khet Singh departs Junagadh

1170 AD (estimated) — Khet Singh arrives at Prithviraj Chauhan's court

1182 AD — Battle of Mahoba; Khet Singh conquers Bundelkhand

1182–1190 AD — Capture of Jinagarh (Garh Kundar) fort; Capital established

1192 AD — Second Battle of Tarain; Fall of Chauhan empire; Khet Singh declares independent Khangar kingdom

1212 AD (estimated) — Death of Maharaja Khet Singh Khangar; Succeeded by Nand/Bhuwan Singh

Mid-13th century — Khub Singh Khangar renovates Garh Kundar

1288–1347 AD (date disputed) — Bundela betrayal, Fall of Garh Kundar; Jauhar of Princess Kesar De

This genealogy makes clear that the Khangar Kshatriya Samaj originates from an authenticated, dated, and historically consistent royal tradition. It is based not on conjecture or mere claims — but on inscriptions, dynastic records, and centuries-old bardic traditions.

Sources & References

1. पृथ्वीराज रासो — चन्द बरदाई
2. आल्हा खण्ड — जगनिक
3. चूड़ासमा राजवंश वंशावली — Wikipedia: Legendary and early kings of Chudasama dynasty
4. Kavat (king) — Wikipedia
5. बुन्देलखण्ड में खंगार राज्य — राम औतार सिंह खंगार
6. खंगार समुदाय वहीवंचा भाट अभिलेख
7. Garh Kundar — Wikipedia
8. Madhya Pradesh Tourism — Garh Kundar Fort details
9. चण्डिका भवानी गजानन माता मन्दिर — YouTube documentation

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