The Rajputs were not a single dynasty; they were chivalric, land owning Kshatriyas from north India and Gujarat. The Rajputs had many branches like Gurjara-Pratiharas, Chahamanas, Solankis and Vaghelas.
Several Rajput-ruled kingdoms played a significant role in many regions of central and north India. The kingdom of Mewar ruled by the Sisodias was the first major Rajput kingdom. Most of their subjects were farmers. Trade and commerce flourished in their times. Though the Rajputs were strong and brave, they failed to accomplish much.
They were always fighting with each other and seldom united even against a common foe. The feudal system also proved disastrous for the Rajputs. They were great patriots of their clan; but they cared more for their chiefs and clans rather than the country as a whole.
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