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 CHOHAN. (80)

HOHAN, Chonhan, or Chauhaii, is the name of one of the principal Rajpoot races, numerous and powerful branches of whom are found in Oude, as in every part of the North-western provinces of Bengal, as well as in Rajpootana and Malwa. The most distinguished families of the Chohan race are, in Central India, the Khichi, Hava, Bhadauria, Raikoomar; in the British territories, the Rajor, Pertabnir, Chakarnuggur, and Munchunna, the head of which last is known as the Rajah of Mynpoory: the Munchunna family trace their descent from the celebrated Prithi Rai. The Chohans differ in no respect from other Rajpoots, of whom a full account will be found under No. 119.