Question

Jamway Mata is the family deity (Kuldevi) of _______ .
A. Gurjars
B. Garhwal Rajput clans
C. Kachhwaha Rajput clans
D. Martha clans

Answer 1

Hint: They are a Rajput clan. They ruled over princely states such as Alwar, Maihar and Talcher in India. It was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727.

Complete Answer:
A. Gurjars were the upper caste Kshatriyas found in Rajasthan. They are linguistically and religiously distinct. They were thought to have migrated to several parts of the Indian Subcontinent from the Gurjara kingdom. Jamway Mata is their Kuldevi. This option is incorrect.
B. The Garhwal Rajput clan was founded by the Mayal Rajputs. The Garhwali Kingdom was one of the few kingdoms that never came under the Muslim rule impact and they are well known for their courage. It is believed to be the land where Vedas and Shastras were made. This option is incorrect.
C. The Kachhwaha Rajput clans belonged to Rajasthan. They practised Hinduism. Jamway Mata is their Kuldevi. This option is correct.
D. The Maratha clans belonged to the western Deccan plateau, Maharashtra. The Maratha king Shivaji Rao founded the Maratha empire. This empire was powerful in India for much of the 18th century. They had played a pivotal role in bringing the Mughal rule to an end in India. This option is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note: Jamway Mata is located at Jamwa Ramgarh near Jaipur. She was the Kuldevi for Shekhawats, Rajawats, Nathawats, Narukas, Khangarots and Jasrotias as well. Kuldevi refers to the family heritage. These are the temples where the family has been offering prayers and worshipping God for generations and can track their history to it being their main temple.