Mutha | Lineage of a Rajpurohit

• Rishi Gotra: Gautam

• Kuldevi: Rohini Mata

• The Muthas are primarily Shaivite. Every Mutha Jagir village has a Shiva temple, reflecting their devotion to Mahadev since ancient times.

• Kuldevta: CharbhujaNath

• Some believe that Mutha is a localized variation of the word Mehta (meaning chief or administrator), but there is no concrete evidence for this transformation.

• Mutha Clan is part of Paliwal Rajpurohit Group which consists Muthas, Gundechas, Srirakhs and Santhuas.
• Mehta is also used for Accountants and in Local Marwari too Mutha means Accountant.

• The origin of the word Mutha and its early usage remains unclear, but over centuries it has become a proud identity of this Rajpurohit clan.

• The Mutha ancestors were rulers of Pali in early medieval times.

• Their ancestor Jasodhar Ji was a ruler of Pali and their clan was ruler of Pali.

• During the invasions of Balban and other Islamic forces, Sheshpal Ji Mutha defended Pali with valor but attained martyrdom in the battle.

• Som Singh Mutha (Somayat Ji):

  • Served as Advisor, Army General, and Stable Master to the Songara Chauhan ruler Kanhad Deo of Jalore.

  • Attained martyrdom during the siege of Jalore (1311 CE) against Alauddin Khilji’s forces.

• This period marked the clan’s transformation from rulers to warrior-priests and statesmen.

• After Jalore’s fall, the descendants of Som Singh Mutha moved to Mewar and became Rajpurohits of the Sisodiya rulers.

• Their jagirs were renewed and copper plate grants restored by Rana Mokal Singh of Mewar, which had originally been issued by Songara Chauhans.

1. Narayandas Ji Mutha

   • Attained martyrdom by performing Traga (self-sacrifice) to prevent a violent conflict between Maharana Pratap Singh and his brother Shakti Singh.

   • His sacrifice is remembered as an act of supreme statesmanship and loyalty.

2. Garibdas Ji Mutha

   • Served as General, Advisor and Rajpurohit of Maharana Raj Singh.

   • Fought against Aurangzeb’s Mughal forces, leading Mewar’s contingents in several battles.

3. Keso Ji Mutha

   • Controlled Thana Jojawar during the transition of Godwar region from Mewar to Marwar.

   • Played a key role in administration and defense.

• The Mutha Rajpurohits held several Jagir villages, including:

  • Rungari (Patvi)

  • Ghenari

  • Pilovani

  • Sheotalav

  • Vandar

• Siwas, another estate, was later confiscated and given to the Rathores.

In these jagir areas, the Muthas built:

• Havelis

• Baoris (stepwells)

• Temples

• Devli (hero stones) dedicated to martyrs and Sati Mata shrines.

• Kheda Mata temples are also widespread in their estates.

• Aapeshwar Mahadev Temple (Ramseen) – built by Som Singh Mutha.

• Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple (Pali) – built by Mutha Rajpurohits.
  These temples stand as testaments to their devotion and architectural patronage.

• Among Rajpurohit clans, Muthas are regarded as the most educated, with many serving as:

  • Doctor Families in the US & UK

  • Civil servants (IAS, IPS, RAS)

  • Army officers

  • Professionals across India and abroad.

• The Only Shaurya Chakra honored officer from the Rajpurohit community is Devendra Mutha (Mehta) from Thikana Pilovani, honored for his gallantry.

• Govind Singh Rajpurohit : Head & Dean in Department of Law University of Rajasthan
  
• Shyam Singh Rajpurohit (IAS): Ex DM of pratapgarh and Secretary of State Election Commission (Rajasthan)
  
• Rajveer Rajpurohit: Gold Medalist Surgeon in field of Urology in America and One of the Top Surgeon in USA.

Mutha valor and sacrifice are celebrated in doha-chhands (folk verses), such as:

• 1.

  मुथा मोटी मरजाद, राज प्रौहित रूड़ा।
  महाराणा मोक्ल्या सिरोपाव कड़ा।।

  Translation:
  The Muthas are of great dignity, the true royal Rajpurohits.
  Maharana Mokal himself honored them with a ceremonial turban.

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  2.

  समत तरेसो अड़सठ, वीरमदे री वार।
  सोनगरो न सोमायत, जलउर हुआ जहार।।

  Translation:
  In the year 1368 (Vikram Samvat), on the day of Veeramde,
  Somayat of the Songara Chauhans fell as a martyr at Jalore.

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  3.

  मुथो प्रोहित मारिजियो, राणा भायां राड़।
  संगतसी ऊ सोगन सटे, मुथा तजी मेवाड़।।

  Translation:
  The Mutha Rajpurohit gave up his life amidst the quarrel of the Rana’s brothers.
  Bound by the oath of loyalty, he sacrificed himself and left Mewar.

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  4.

  पौरुष राखंण राण, प्रतापरो प्रोहित मुओ प्रगाढ़।।

  Translation:
  To uphold courage and protect the honor of the Rana,
  Maharana Pratap’s Rajpurohit died with profound sacrifice.

The Mutha Rajpurohits embody the ideals of:

• Shaurya (valor) – warriors who laid down lives in battles from Pali to Jalore to Mewar.

• Rajdharma (statesmanship) – advisors and rajpurohits of rulers.

• Parampara (heritage) – temple builders, landholders, and preservers of traditions.

• Shiksha (education) – today, a clan excelling in academics, professions, and global recognition.