Arakhs The Suryavanshi The Arakhs are a martial Suryawanshi kshatriya tribe who at one time ruled large areas of Awadh. The heroes of Arakh clan include sun-worshipper Maharaja Tilok Chand (who captured the throne of Delhi in 918 A.D. by defeating king Vikrampal), Salhia Singh (who established the town of Sandila), Malhia Singh (who eastablished the town of Malhiabad) and Maharaja Khadagsen (who established Khaga town in Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh). Arakhs claim themselves to be the ancient-most kshatriya tribe of Indian origin. They claim their descent from ancient Suryawanshi kshatriya clan to which Lord Rama belonged. Arakh is said to be the distorted form of Arka अर्क (a Sanskrit word meaning sun). Arkawanshi (अर्कवंशी) is a synonym of Suryawanshi. Thus a clan of Suryawanshis was also called as Arkawanshi. The founder of Suryavansha Vaivasvat Manu was also known Arka Tanaya (अर्क तनय) meaning the son of Arka. Arkawanshi became Arka (अर्क) and later Arak (अरक) and Arakh (अरख) in locally spoken dialects. Arakhs have been the worshipper of sun god (Arka-अर्क) and Lord Shiva. Arkawanshis also have different sub-clans as Khangars, Gauds, Bachhals and Adhiraj.
Posted on: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 05:20:46 +0000
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