Chauhan Surname
“Four-armed, powerful”
Rajput/Kshatriya surnamesSanskrit origin · Hindi/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.
What is the Gotra for Chauhan?
Chauhan families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 2 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Chauhan families:
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- Meaning
- Four-armed, powerful
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Language
- Hindi/Rajasthani
- Category
- Rajput/Kshatriya
Regional Distribution
The Chauhan surname is predominantly found in: