RAS question
The Suryavanshi (Solar dynasty) claim of the Guhilas of Mewar traces their lineage to:
Correct answer: (D) Lord Rama.
The Guhilas or Sisodias of Mewar trace their Suryavanshi lineage to Lord Rama.
Explanation
The Mewar lineage claim is Suryavanshi, meaning it places the ruling house in the Solar dynasty and connects it to Lord Rama. The Guhilas, later known as Sisodias, claimed descent through Rama and through the legendary kings of Ayodhya. The Times of India report supports that framing: Arvind Singh of the erstwhile Mewar royal family is quoted as saying his family was a direct descendant of Lord Ram, that books mentioned a Ram and Raghuvansh lineage, and that other evidence linked the family to Surya Vansh. Therefore, Lord Rama is the only figure who fits both the Solar-dynasty claim and the Mewar genealogical tradition.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Lord Shiva may appear in Mewar religious association, but the Guhila-Sisodia Suryavanshi lineage claim is genealogical and is traced to Lord Rama, not Shiva.
- (B) Lord Brahma is not connected to the Guhila-Sisodia claim of Solar-dynasty descent.
- (C) Lord Krishna belongs to the Chandravanshi or Yaduvanshi tradition, so he does not match a Suryavanshi claim.
Concept
Rajput dynastic origin traditions are part of Rajasthan History, Art and Culture. RAS repeats such questions because lineage claims help explain the political identity and prestige attached to Mewar's rulers.