Mihirbhoj Pratihāra | The Parihar Rajput Website

Objectives:

To honor the legacy of Samrat Mihir Bhoj, preserve the history of Pratihāra (Parihar/Padhiar) Rajputs, unite Parihar Rajputs worldwide, showcase cultural heritage, strengthen Kshatriya unity, and inspire Rajput youth through knowledge, research, and art.

The Pratihāra Rajput Story: An Overview

Discover the origins, history, and legacy of the Pratihāras (Parihar Rajputs). This documentary highlights their migration, settlements across India, great leaders, and UNESCO heritage sites that carry forward the kshatriya pride.

Ghatiyālā Inscription (861 CE)

Ghatiyala Inscription of Kākkukā (861 AD) using the Prākrit Padhihar (पड़िहार) for Sanskrit Pratihāra (प्रतिहार)

Pratihāra Coin

This coin belongs to the Pratihāra Dynasty (8th century CE – 11th century CE). It shows an image of the Hindu god Vishnu in his boar (Varaha) incarnation, with a human body and a boar’s head, rescuing the earth. It was issued during the period 850 – 900 CE, possibly by King Mahendrapala I (885 – 910 CE).

Location: British Museum, London

The Imperial Pratihāra Dynasty

Founder: Nagabhata I Pratihāra (c. 730–760 CE), famed as the destroyer of the Gurjaras, laid the foundation of the dynasty’s imperial power.

Origin: The Pratihāras originated from Bhinmal, Rajasthan, later migrating to Ujjain (Malwa).

Capitals: They first ruled from Ujjaini and later from Kannauj, establishing a powerful empire in North India.

Military Legacy: Known as the Bulwark of India, the Imperial Pratihāras successfully prevented Arab invasions, stopping their expansion east of the Indus River.

Pratihāra Rajputs Today