Karauli Princely State

Karauli or Karoli is a princely state in the north eastern part of Rajasthan, India, ruled by the Yaduvanshi Jadaun Rajput rulers since 1348. It is located in the cultural Braj region.

 Origin 
The rulers of Karauli belonged to Yaduvanshi Jadaun clan of Rajputs, a branch of the Chandravanshi dynasty (Lunar dynasty). They claim descent from Lord Krishna. It is believed that Raja Arjunpal founded Karauli in the year 1348. Karauli city was the capital while Mandrayal or Mandrail was another important town of the Yaduvanshi Rajput rulers. 

The other founder of the dynasty is believed to be Raja Vijaypal who came from Mathura and founded the fort of Bayana in 1040. Vijaypal also came into conflict with the Ghaznavid tribes during his reign. Raja Timanpal (r.1093-1159) was an important ruler of the dynasty, he extended his domain by conquering the territories of modern day Dang, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Gurgaon, Mathura, Agra and Gwalior.

 Present Scenerio 
Yuvraj Vivasvatpal Jadaun is the current prince of Karauli, India. He is the son of HH Maharaja Shri Krishan Chandra Pal Deo Bahadur Yadakul Chandra Bhal and HH Maharani Rohini Kumari. The Janaeu Ceremony of Yuvraj Vivasvat Pal of Karauli, son of the present Maharaja Shri Krishna Chandra Pal was held at Bhanwar Vilas Palace where the royal family invited thousands of guests from all parts of the country and local villages as they are the head of the Jadaun Yaduvanshi clan of Rajputs, the descendant of Raja Bijay Pal ji, the 88th descendant of Lord Krishna who originated from the Yaduvanshi kingdom of Mathura. They trace their lineage to Lord Krishna and claim to have authentic proofs for their claim.  

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Category:India
Category:Rajasthan