List of Brahmin dynasties and states


occupy the highest ritual position among the four Varnas of Hinduism. Since the Late Vedic period the Brahmins, who were generally classified as priests, mentor, teacher who were also Rulers, Zamindars, Kings, Warriors and holders of other highest administrative posts. Due to their martial abilities, Brahmans were described as 'the oldest martial community', in the past having two of the oldest regiments, the 1st Brahmans and 3rd Brahmans. Brahmans are recruited in Army because of their magnificent physique; their breeding and pride of race is reflected in their cleanliness and smartness on parade. They are fine athletes, expert wrestlers, and excel in feats of strength; and they have a high reputation for courage.

Brahmin empires, dynasties, princely states and zamidari estates in Indian Subcontinent

Following is the list of Brahmin empires, dynasties, princely states and zamidari estates ruled by Brahmins in the Indian subcontinent:
  1. The Shunga Empire of Magadha was established By Pushyamitra Shunga
  2. The Kanva Dynasty replaced the Shunga Empire in Magadha and Ruled in the Eastern regions of India
  3. The Satavahana Dynasty - 230bc to 250ad In present day part of Madhya Pradesh, Gujrat, Maharashtra,Telangana, Rajasthan,Northern Karnataka etc
  4. Parivrajaka Dynasty Ruled parts of Central India during the 5th and 6th centuries. The kings of this Dynasty bore the title Maharaja, and probably Ruled as feudatories of the Gupta Empire. The royal Family came from a Lineage of Brahmins of Bharadwaj Gotra.
  5. Kadamba Dynasty was a Dynasty that Ruled Northern Karnataka and the Konkan from Banavasi in present-day Uttara Kannada district
  6. Pallava Dynasty was a Dynasty of the Bharadwaja Gotra, prayers were conducted By Brahmins, Pallavas Ruled Andhra and North and Central Tamil Nadu.
  7. The Chalukyas of Badami were an indigenous Brahmin Family with Kannada as their mother tongue
  8. The Oiniwar Dynasty, based in Mithila were Maithil Brahmins
  9. Vakataka Dynasty was a Dynasty from the Indian subcontinent that is believed to have extended from the southern edges of Malwa and Gujarat in the North to the Tungabhadra River in the South as well as from the Arabian Sea in the West to the edges of Chhattisgarh in the East
  10. Varman Dynasty was an ancient Dynasty in Assam, alongside Davaka. All the rulers of this Dynasty were Kamrupi Brahmins
  11. Brahman Dynasty of Sindh was founded By Chach of Alor, later Ruled By Chandar of Sindh and Raja Dahir
  12. Bhurshut Dynasty was a medieval Hindu Dynasty spread across what is now Howrah and Hooghly districts in the Indian state of West Bengal;which was Ruled By a Royal Brahmin Family
  13. Baghochia Dynasty was founded By Raja Bir Sen and were the ruling Dynasty of Hathwa Raj. The Cadet branch of the Family also Ruled Tamkuhi Raj, Salemgarh Estate, Ledo Gadi, Kiajori estate and Kharna Ghatwali.
  14. Gupta Empire
  15. Kabul Shahi Dynasty belonged to Bali clan of Mohyal Brahmin
  16. Aryacakravarti Dynasty which was Ruled By Tamil Brahmins
  17. Jaffna Kingdom of Sri Lanka;which was Ruled By Tamil Brahmins
  18. Peshwai, Peshwas were Brahmin and were the De facto rulers of Maratha Empire
  19. Patwardhan Dynasty was an Indian Dynasty established By the Chitpavan Brahmin Patwardhan Family
  20. Karkota Empire was founded by Durlabhvardhana, a Kashimiri Brahmin during the lifetime of Harshavardhan
  21. Utpala Dynasty a Kashimiri Brahmin Dynasty after Karkota Empire
  22. Lohara Dynasty a Kashimiri Brahmin Dynasty after Utpala Dynasty
  23. Yasakara Dynasty of Kashmir Brahmin Dynasty
  24. Aundh State, Ruled By Deshasthas Brahmins
  25. Bhor State, a 9 gun Salute princely state Ruled By Deshasthas Brahmins
  26. Gaurihar State of Madhya Pradesh Ruled By Deshasthas Brahmins
  27. Jalaun State of Bundelkhand region Ruled By a Deshasthas Brahmins
  28. Jhansi State Ruled By Newelkar House of Karhades Brahmins
  29. Jamkhandi State Ruled By Chitpavans Brahmins
  30. Ramdurg State Ruled By Chitpavans Brahmins
  31. Miraj Junior and Miraj Senior states were Ruled By Chitpavans Brahmins
  32. Kurundvad Senior and Kurundvad Junior states were rulered By Patwardhan clan of Chitpavans Brahmins
  33. Sangli State, an 11 gun Salute princely state Ruled By Chitpavans Brahmins
  34. Panth-Piploda Province a province of British India Ruled By a Deshasthas Brahmins
  35. Chaube Jagirs were a group of five feudatory princely states of Central India during the period of the British Raj. which were Ruled By different branches of Brahmin Family.
  36. Benares State, a 13 gun salute state Ruled By Bhumihar Brahmins
  37. Arni estate was a jagir in the erstwhile Madras Presidency which was Ruled By Deshasthas Brahmins
  38. Yelandur estate was a jagir in the erstwhile Mysore State which was Ruled By Madhwas Brahmins
  39. Baudh State was a princely state Ruled By a Brahmin Family who adopted as successor a nephew of the Raja of Keonjhar
  40. Darbhanga Raj of Mithila, Bihar - Ruled By Maithil Brahmins
  41. Singhwara Estate of Mithila, Bihar - Ruled By Maithil Brahmins
  42. Rajshahi Raj of Bengal - Ruled By Rajshahi Family -
  43. Banaili Estate of Bihar - Ruled By Chaudhary Bahadhur Lineage -
  44. Bhawal Estate of Bengal - Ruled By Choudhary Lineage -
  45. Nadia Raj of Bengal - Ruled By Roy or Ray Lineage -
  46. Dighapatia Raj of Bengal - Ruled By Roy Lineage -
  47. Muktagacha Raj of Bengal - Ruled By Chowdhary Lineage -
  48. Susanga Raj of Bengal - Ruled By Sinha Lineage -
  49. Vishalgad Estate of the British Raj - Ruled By Pant Prathinidhi Family -
  50. Ichalkaranji Estate of the British Raj - Ruled By Joshi Family -
  51. Yelandur Estate of Mysore Kingdom - Ruled By Madhwa Brahmin Family.
  52. Panyam Zamindari of Madras Presidency - Ruled By Deshastha Brahmins
  53. Arni Estate of Madras Presidency - Ruled By Deshastha Brahmins
  54. Bettiah Raj Ruled By Bhumihar Brahmins
  55. Natore Raj of Bengal - Ruled By Roy Lineage -
  56. Tekari Raj of Bihar - Ruled By Bhumihar Brahmins
  57. Anapur Estate of Bihar - Ruled By Bhumihar Brahmins
  58. Dharhara Estate Ruled By Bhumihar Brahmins
  59. Jogini Estate Ruled By Bhumihar Brahmins
  60. Goshi Estate Ruled By Bhumihars Brahmins
  61. Sheohar Raj Ruled By Bhumihars Brahmins
  62. Madhubhan Raj Ruled By Maithili Brahmins
  63. Simlapal Raj Ruled By Utkal Brahmins
  64. Maksudhpur Raj Ruled By Bhumihar Brahmins
  65. Pahleha Raj of Gaya
  66. Pakhra Raj
  67. Poondoi Raj
  68. Ratwara Raj
  69. Nathdwarar Estate of Thikhana, Udaipur
  70. Ajodhya Raj of Uttar Pradesh - Ruled By Sakaldipi Brahmin
  71. Ausanganj Estate of Oudh - Ruled By Gautham Lineage
  72. Mymensingh Raj of Bengal - Ruled By Chowdhury Lineage -
  73. Tajpur Raj of Uttar Pradesh - Ruled By Chaudhary Lineage -
  74. Zamindari/Zagirdari of Asoda Uttar Pradesh Ruled By Chaudhry Lineage - Tyagi Gaur Brahmins
  75. Zamindari of Ratangarh Ruled By Taga Rao Zokha Singh Tyagi Atri - He was a former commander of the northern branch of the Maratha Confederate Army, whose control ranged to the Tarai baselands of the Himalayas,Family of Chaudhry Lineage - Tyagi Gaur Brahmins
  76. Zamindari of Siyohara Ruled By Tyagi Gaur Brahmins
  77. Zamindari of Sultanpur Uttar Pradesh Ruled By Tyagi Gaur Brahmins
  78. Zamindari of Gannaur Ruled By Tyagi Gaur Brahmins of Bhardwaj Clan
  79. Zamidari of Nestaur Uttar Pradesh Ruled By Chaudhry Lineage - Tyagi Gaur Brahmins
  80. Polavaram Zamindari - Ruled By Koccharlakota Family -
  81. Lakkavaram Zamindari - Ruled By Mantripregada Family -