Kanhpuriya

Kanhpuriya or Kanhvanshi are a dynasty of Kshatriyas (Rajput). They are from the Chandravansh. Maharaja Kanhdev was the originator of Kanhpuria dynasty, by the name of Maharaja Kanhdev and due to residence in Kanhpur (situated in Salon Rae Bareli on the banks of river Sai). This dynasty is known as Kanhpuria or Kanhvanshi.

Kanpur city was founded by Maharaja Kanhdev in the year 1217. Kanpur is a distorted name of Kanhpur. Most historians consider Maharaja Kanhdev to be the founder of Kanpur.

Kanhapuria Kshatriyas are mainly found in Amethi, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh, Sultanpur of Awadh and some villages are found in Kaushambi, Jaunpur, Prayagraj, Riva Satna districts of MP, Bihar and in Nepal, Mahottari rural municipality, village Damhi.