Chudasama (Rajput Clan)
The Chudasama are a Rajput clan found in the state of Gujarat in India. They are offshoot of Samma (tribe) of Sind.
Origin
The Anthropological Survey of India, notes the Chudasama are an offshoot of the Samma (tribe), probably of yadav origin who entered India during the seventh or eighth century and are found in Kachchh, Junagadh and Jamnagar districts. Some scholars, however, regard the Chudasamas as Abhiras.
Sub Clans
Sarvaiya Rajputs: are descendants of the Chudasama branch, are the present Talukdars. Their ancestor, Bhim was the second son of Rah Naundhan, the Chudasama king of Junagarh. As Bhim Received chorasi of sarva his descendants later known as Sarvaiya.
Raijada or Raizada: are one of the off-shoot of Chudasama Rajputs.
References
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The Chudasamas were a branch of the Samma lineage that acquired the principality of Vanthali from the local ruler.
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