Koshal

Koshal

Koshal/ Kaushals are descendants of Raja Hawaha and Kachwaha because of their equestrian prowess they came to be known as ghorewaha (pronounced ghoray wah) Rajputs. Being a martial race they had a flair of riding and breeding warrior horses. Later on their horses were also taken by the British because of the extraordinary abilities and train of stallions and ponies. Hence,it was their equestrian abilities and horses and the story of Prince Hawaha and Prince Kachwaha "riding out" because of which they came to be known as "Ghorewaha".Koshal - Kauhal/Ghorewaha Rajputs do not marry outside Rajput families of pure breed. The Rajputs are a martial race and caste of the Indian subcontinent. They are a Hindu caste belonging to the Kshatriya ("warrior"). They are Suryavanshi, which means Sun Dynasty, claim descent from Surya, the solar deity or sun which is worshipped by Hindus as their God. The Sun Dynasty is oldest among Kshatriyas.

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