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HISTORY OF MAUNAS RAJPUTS
[edit]# Maunas Rajput
## Introduction
The Maunas Rajput clan is a historic Rajput lineage primarily found in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The family traces its origins to Rajasthan and has ties with the Banaras Empire. The Maunas Rajputs belong to the Suryavanshi lineage and are a branch of the Kachwaha Rajputs.[citation needed]
## Origins and Formation
According to clan tradition, the Maunas Rajput gotra was founded by Makarandh, son of King Mayurdhwaja, who ruled the region of Sindh during the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the oldest civilizations in India. After the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization and the fall of the Sindh kingdom, the Maunas Rajputs migrated to Rajasthan, where they established their presence before the rise of the Rajput Empire.
The Maunas Rajputs are considered a branch (sakha) of the Kachwaha Rajputs, who themselves descend from the Suryavanshi dynasty tracing back to the legendary sons of King Rama of Ayodhya—Lava and Kush. Kush is recognized as the founder of the Kachwaha clan.[citation needed]
## Establishment in Purvanchal
In the 12th century, during the era of the Rajput Empire, Raja Ram Singh Maunas, a warrior from the Maunas Rajput clan, traveled from Ummargrah through Allahabad and settled in Bhadohi. Upon arrival in the village of Maryadpatti, he stayed at a Brahmin household oppressed by the local Bhar rulers. Raja Ram Singh promised to liberate the people from the Bhar’s oppression.
A battle ensued between the Maunas Rajputs and the Bhar kings, resulting in the Maunas victory. Following this triumph, Raja Ram Singh established Suriyawan as the capital of the Maunas Rajput territory. His influence extended to surrounding regions such as Jaunpur, Mirzapur, and Banaras during his reign.[citation needed]
## Role in the Revolt of 1857
The Maunas Rajputs played a significant role in India’s First War of Independence in 1857. In Bhadohi’s Parahupur area, two Maunas Thakur brothers—Sangram Singh and Jhori Singh—resisted British colonial taxation and exploitation, particularly related to indigo farming.
Thakur Jhori Singh led a rebellion against the British-established indigo factories in the mid-19th century. On July 4, 1857, he and his followers attacked the indigo factory in Pali, killing British officials including Joint Magistrate W.R. More, Major M.K. John, and Major A.K. Dash. Following this, British authorities persecuted the revolutionaries and their families.
Jhori Singh was eventually captured through deceit and was executed by hanging at Ujhaila Nala in Mirzapur.[citation needed]
## Legacy
The Maunas Rajput clan is remembered for its martial heritage, resistance against oppressive regimes, and contributions to regional governance in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Their history reflects broader narratives of Rajput valor and participation in India’s struggle for independence.[citation needed]