Dulha Rai

Dulha Rai
Raja of Khoh
1st Kachhwaha Ruler of Amber
Reign1028–1033[1]
PredecessorAlan Singh Chanda (Chanda dynasty of Meenas)
SuccessorRaja Kakil Deo
Raja of Dhundhar
Reign1006 (at Dausa)
BornNarwar[2]
Died1033 CE
Khoh
SpouseMaroni[3]
Regnal name
Dulhe Rae
DynastyKachhwaha
FatherSorha Deva
ReligionHinduism

Dulha Rai was the founder of the Kachhwaha dynasty and also the 1st king from this dynasty who ruled the territory of Dhundhar, with his capital at Khoh in present-day Rajasthan. He started his rule from Dausa which he obtained as a dowry from the Chahamanas of Shakambhari. Making Dausa as his base, he started conquering the region of Dhundhar and soon was recognised as the ruler of this region by the Chahamanas after he successfully suppressed the rebellious Bargujar Rajputs. [4][5][6]

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  2. ^ Sinha, Amita; Rajora, Neha (2014). "Gaze and the picturesque landscape of Amber, India". Studies in the History of Gardens & Designed Landscapes. 34 (4): 309–322. doi:10.1080/14601176.2013.874305. The Kachhawas (also Kachchwahas) trace their descent from Kush, son of Lord Ram, and claim solar dynasty. Originally from Narwar, near Gwalior, they migrated to this part of Rajasthan, known as Dhoondhar in 967 CE and established their capital at Dausa.
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