Origin and History of KACHCHHAVA

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are kachchhava, dadhich, kachwaha, mudgal and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.

Description:

The Kachchhava clan, also known as Kachawa or Kuchchwaha, is a major Rajput clan that identifies as Suryavanshi, asserting they are descendants of Kusha, son of Rama. The religion associated with KACHCHHAVA surname is hinduism. The community associated with this surname is kachchhawa rajput. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname are hindi and gujarati.
Historically, this surname was the ruling family of Dhundhar, which was centered around Amber and later Jaipur, in Rajasthan. Over time, the Kachchhawa clan divided into sub-clans and notable thikanas such as Naruka, Shekhawat, and Rajawat. Each of these is linked to particular areas and noble families. As a result, people with the Kachchhava surname are primarily found in the Rajput community in Rajasthan and nearby states, often tracing their roots back to the former ruling families and their related branches.

The surname "Kachhava" has several variations, including Kachhawa, Kachwaha, Kacwaha, Kuchhwa, Kuchwaha, Kuchawah, Kachhvah, Kachwaha, and Kacvaha.