Raja Chahada Deva

Raja Chahada Deva was a ruler of the Chauhan dynasty of Ajmer who reigned approximately from 1172 to 1191 CE. He is known from numismatic evidence, particularly coins called 1 Jital, struck during his rule. These coins, made of billon (a silver-copper alloy), often feature motifs such as Nandi (the bull associated with Shiva) and a warrior on horseback, reflecting the martial and religious symbolism of the Chauhan rulers.Chahada Deva’s reign falls within the late 12th century, a period when the Chauhan dynasty was one of the dominant Rajput powers in northern India, controlling regions around Ajmer and parts of Rajasthan. This era was marked by intense military activity and the looming threat of invasions by Muslim rulers from the northwest, culminating shortly after his reign in the famous battles involving Prithviraj Chauhan. While detailed historical records about Raja Chahada Deva’s specific deeds are limited, his coins serve as important archaeological evidence of his sovereignty and the continuation of Chauhan rule in Ajmer during this turbulent period.