CHAUHAN

Origins
According to the Rajput bards, Chauhan is one of the four Agni-Kul or 'fire sprung' clans, deriving their origin from a sacrificial fire-pit (agnikunda) at Mount Abu to fight against the Asuras or demons. Chauhan is also one of the 36 ruling races of the Rajputs.[6] Agnikula origin was perpetuated by later manuscripts of Raso from the 16th century onwards.[7][8]James Tod was of the view that Chauhans were the most valiant of the Agnikulas.[9]

According to a number of scholars, the agnikula clans were originally Gurjaras (or Gurjars)[5] and Chauhan was prominent clan of the Gurjars (or Gujjars).[2]

Chauhan in Western Uttar Pradesh

The Rajput Chauhans are also populated around Thakurdwara (Moradabad),Distt. Bijnor U.P, Distt. Aligarh and Distt. Baghpat, Baraut, Muzzafarnagar & Meerut(there are many villages of chauhan's in Meerut). The mostly 'Chauhans', 'Chaudharys', Tomars', 'Vats' and 'Sisodia', 'Kachwaha', 'Gahlaut', clan is in popularity in the area. Chauhans are also from Punjab DASUYA Distt Hosiarpur. In Rajputs the marriages are held on the bases of the sub-cast systems. But most of the Chauhan's found in around Delhi to Haridwar arrange their marriages according to the Gautra system.

Chauhans Rajputs of Chaurasi are populated near Khair-Chandaus area of Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh. They call themselves Chauhans of Chaurasi (gautra- batchhas) having origin in Neemarana Rajasthan and Gaddi(seat) Delhi. Some villages from these Chauhans are also in District Bulandshahr( Davkaura, Agauta, Surkhuru, Bhainsroli are some prominent villages).