• Chauhan kings belonged to the Rajput community.
• They were also called Chahman kings.
• They ruled in many parts of Rajasthan in the 7^th and 8^th century.
• In the beginning of the 8^th century, the Chauhans established their rule in Shakambhari which is located in the north of Sambhar lake in Rajasthan.
• Later, in the 12^th century, Ajayraj became the ruler of Shakambhari.
• He established Ajaymera town, named after him.
• This town later came to be known as Ajmer.
• Thus, in the beginning, the Chauhans established their power in Ajmer.
• Then later they invaded the capital of Tomar dynasty, Dhillak (presently Delhi), and established their rule.
• Thus, the capital of Chauhan dynasty shifted from Ajmer to Delhi.

Prithviraj Chauhan:

• The most powerful ruler of the Chauhan dynasty was Prithviraj Chauhan or Raipithora.
• He was the most heroic king of this dynasty
• His heroism has been a subject of a number of heroic stories and folk songs.
• Chandbardai, a great literary figure, wrote a biography ‘Prithviraj Raso’ in which he has described the brave deeds of Prithviraj.
• Thus, Prithviraj Chauhan has an unparallel and a unique place in the history of India.