Gujjar World - History of Gujjar Nation

Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya: also known as Mistri or Mestri are a minority Hindu and backward community of the Kutch district of Gujarat state in India, whom claim to be Kshatriyas. They are an artisan community related with Kadia works. Most are employed as labourers under construction contractors They are known for their artistic and master craftsman skills[citation needed] in constructing forts, temples, palaces, ornate decorations, idols and other buildings and statues that led to them being referred to as Mistri by the Portuguese.[citation needed] This term was later used to refer to them as a separate caste known as the Mistri a.k.a. Mistris of Kutch. History[edit] Paliyas belonging to war heroes of Mistris of Kutch, standing at Dhaneti dating back to 1178 AD Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas are a group of clans who migrated from Rajasthan in the early 7th century AD[citation needed]. Kadia Kshatriyas first entered into Saurashtra at that time and founded thirty-six villages in the ...

CHAVADA (chhavri or chhordi or chhori) DYNASTY-746 A.D TO 942 A.D The Chavda or Chawda or Chowra clan settled down in Gujarat and later Saurashtra. The first king of the Chavda Kingdom was Jayshikhari Chavda. Jayshikhari Chavda, whose capital city was at Panchasar in North Gujarat, was assassinated before his son Vanraj Chavda was born. Vanraj Chavda went on to be the most successful Chavda ruler, founding historical cities such as Anhilpur Patan and Champaner. There were five Chavda kings after Vanraj, the last of whom, Samantsinh Chavda, did not have any children. He adopted his nephew Mulraj Solankiwho overthrew him in 942 and set up what came to be known as the Solanki dynasty. Rulers of Chavada Dynasty Seven Kings in Chavada Dynasty Vanaraj: From V.S. 802 to V.S. 862 reigned for 60 years and died in V.S. 862. Yogaraj: Vanaraj was succeeded by his son Yogaraj in V.S. 862. He ruled for 35 years and at the age of 120 years stepped down the throne and died offering himself to fire....