Chhatrala Yadupati (also spelled Chhatrala Yadava Pati; lit. 'canopied Lord of the Yadavas') is a title borne by the Maharawal of Jaisalmer.[1][2]
Background[edit | edit source]
The Maharawal of Jaisalmer is the lineal descendant of Krishna and belongs to the Bhati branch of the Yadava clan of Rajputs.[3][4] His family possesses a chhatra, or umbrella, called Meghadambar, which is believed to have been presented by Indra, the King of the Devas, to Krishna.[5][6].According to tradition, this chhatra was held over Krishna while he reigned in Dvārakā, and ever since, it has been similarly employed by the Maharawal.[6][7] The Maharawal is therefore styled Chhatrala Yadupati.[7][8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sharma, Suresh K.; Sharma, Usha (1999). Rajasthan Through the Ages: Art, architecture and memoirs. Deep & Deep Publications. p. 148. ISBN 978-81-7629-158-3.
- ↑ The Indian Year Book. Bennett, Coleman & Company. 1937. p. 1062.
- ↑ A Comprehensive History of India: The Delhi Sultanat, A.D. 1206-1526. Orient Longmans. 1970. p. 818.
- ↑ Lethbridge, Sir Roper (1893). The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated, of the Indian Empire. Macmillan. p. 204.
- ↑ Chatterjee, Ramananda (1929). The Modern Review. Modern Review Office. p. 194.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Feudatory and zemindari India. 1929. p. 70.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Solomon, R. V.; Bond, J. W. (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. p. 330. ISBN 978-81-206-1965-4.
- ↑ Sikund, L. R. (2 February 1940). Report of the Administration of Jaisalmer State for the year 1936-37. Jaisalmer State: Shree Jawahir Printing Press. p. 1.
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