Chauhan Surname
“Four-armed, powerful”
Rajput/KshatriyaSanskrit OriginHindi/Rajasthani
History & Significance
One of the four major Agnivanshi Rajput clans. The Chauhan dynasty ruled significant parts of North India, with Prithviraj Chauhan III being the most renowned ruler who defended Delhi against foreign invasions in the 12th century. The clan has branches across Rajasthan, Haryana, and Central India.
Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Four-armed, powerful
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Language
- Hindi/Rajasthani
- Category
- Rajput/Kshatriya
Regional Distribution
The Chauhan surname is predominantly found in:
RajasthanHaryanaMadhya PradeshGujarat
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