Kumashpur
Kumashpur, also spelled Kumaspur and Kumaspura,is a village within Municipal Corporation of Sonipat in Sonipat district of Haryana state in India.[1][2][3] It is 11 km from Sonipat Junction railway station, 45 km from Maharana Pratap Inter State Bus Terminus at Kashmiri Gate, Delhi, and 190 km from Chandigarh on NH1 Grand Trunk Road.[1]
Etymology
Kumashpur is a village traditionally associated with the Rajput community, particularly members of the Chauhan clan. The village is believed to be named after Kaushal Singh Chauhan, an early ancestor or prominent figure from the Chauhan lineage who established or settled the area. Over time, Kumashpur developed as a settlement primarily inhabited by families of this Rajput clan.[4][5]
Community
Kumashpur village has a significant presence of the Rajput community. Specifically those of Chauhan clan. Historically, the Chauhan’s have played an important role in the region, with a long-standing dominance and influence in the local administration and social structures. [6]
History
The Chauhan Dynasty of Kumashpur have been known for their military prowess and landholdings. Over the centuries, they have been a prominent community in the region.[7]They belong to the Rajput community.
The Chauhans of Kumashpur have historically held a prominent position in the Sonipat region. They were known for their role as Zaildars, a title associated with local feudal lords who managed land and maintained law and order in the area. This community's influence extended over a large part of the region, particularly during the feudal era.
The Chauhans of Kumashpur also use the title "Rana" as their surname, a practice rooted in their historical association with the Jundla and Gohana estate, where they served as head villages under the feudal lordship system. This title signifies their noble lineage and their role as leaders within the broader Chauhan Rajput clan.
Chauhan of Jakhauli
The Chauhans of Kumashpur were historically important figures in the Sonipat region. They were known as Zaildar, a title associated with feudal lords who managed land and maintained order in the region.[8]
References
Citations
- ^ a b "जीटी रोड पर 20 जगहों पर जान का खतरा, एनएचएआई नहीं कर रहा काम, ट्रैफिक इंचार्ज ने डीसी को लिखा पत्र- Amarujala". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ Automation, Bhaskar. "संयुक्त निदेशक ने लिया परीक्षा का जायजा". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "सोनीपत: मुठभेड़ में 50-50 हजार के 5 इनामी समेत 11 बदमाश गिरफ्तार, एक सिपाही घायल- Amarujala". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "District Gazetteer: Sonipat" (PDF). Government of Haryana. 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Gazetteer of the Gurgaon District: 1883. 1883.
- ^ Gazetteer of the Gurgaon District: 1883. 1883.
- ^ Gazetteer of the Gurgaon District: 1883. 1883.
- ^ "District Gazetteer: Sonipat" (PDF). Government of Haryana. 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
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