Mohil

Mohil, Mial,Moyal or Mohal is a branch of the Chauhan Rajputs,[1][2] and one of the gotras of Yadavas.[3][4] British historians H.A. Rose, Ibbetson and Maclagan claim Mohals are a gotra of Yaduvanshi Ahirs.[5][6]

History

The Mohils are believed to have been, like the Qiyam Kjanis, converts from the Mohil branch of the Chauhan Rajputs; this is mentioned in inscriptions and Rajasthani kyat literature. Mohils were called by the name of their ancestor, Mohil, to distinguish them from others. Reference to this can be found in an inscription of his son, Rana Hathad or Hardatt, dated v.s 1162 (A.D.1105) According to bardic sources such as the khyat of Muhnot Nainsi, Hathad was fifth in the line of the ruling family of Ganga or Dhandha through the latter's son Indra, while another bardic account make the Mohils descendants of Vachhra or Kanha, both sons of Ganga. [7]

Location

The Mohil Chauhans possibly ruled over the Chhapar-Dronapur, Ladnun parganas, which are near modern Gopalpur in the Churu District of Rajasthan.[8][9]

According to some contemporary sources, Chhapar -Dronapur was conquered by the Rathods of Jodhpur in 1474 A.D., but the Ladnun pargana continued to be held by the Mohil chiefs, one of whom was Rao Jai Singh, granted land to a bard, Jasudan, son of the poet Samaur Teja.

Conversion to Islam

According to local tradition, the ruler of Ladaun region, Rao Jai Singh, was once watching a group of women passing through the town gate to fetch water. A menacing bull blocked the road. One of the women, who was a Muslim, took the bull in hand and pushed it out of the way. The Rao was greatly impressed by the woman's show of courage and valour. Thinking that the offspring of such a brave woman would be as brave, the Raja formally proposed marriage with her to her father. The girl gave her consent on the condition that the Raja became a Muslim. The Raja converted, whereupon the marriage was solemnised. Later, the girl discovered the Raja had not given up his faith, but merely pretended to have become a Muslim and was regularly visiting temples. She sent a message to the Delhi Sultan, who invaded Ladnun, defeated the Raja, and forced him to convert to Islam.[10][11]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Imperial gazetteer of India ... – Google Books
  2. ↑ Imperial gazetteer of India: provincial series, Volume 23
  3. ↑ Yadavas through the ages, from ... – Google Books
  4. ↑ Yadavas through the ages, from ancient period to date, Volume 2
  5. ↑ Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of ... – Google Books
  6. ↑ Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North West Frontier Province By H.A. Rose, IBBETSON, Maclagan
  7. ↑ Director (Muslim Epigraphy), Archaeological Survey of India, Nagpur.
  8. ↑ Mediaeval history of Rajasthan – Google Books
  9. ↑ Mediaeval history of Rajasthan, Volume 1
  10. ↑ Cultural contours of India: Dr ... – Google Books
  11. ↑ Cultural contours of India: Dr. Satya Prakash felicitation volume By Satya Prakash, Vijai Shankar Śrivastava
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