Kakil


Kakil, also known as Kankil, was the king of the Kachhwaha dynasty from 1036 to 1039. He succeeded Dulha Rai, who ruled the Dhundhar region with their capital at Khoh in present-day Rajasthan.

Early life

Kakil was born to mother Maruni and father Dulha Rai. While some sources present Dulha Rai as his grandfather.

Reign

Dulha Rai died in 1036 AD, after which Kakil was crowned the Kachhwaha king. Whereas according to Jadunath Sarkar, he became the success of Dulha Rai in 1070 AD.
In some sources, the victory over Amber has been attributed to Kakil. Whereas this victory is of his son Maidul Rao which happened in 1150 AD.

Death

Kakil died in the Khoh in 1039 AD.