Question

The kshatriya clan that became prominent in the medieval period

Answer 1

The Kshatriya clan that came into prominence during the medieval period are the Rajputs.

The ancient Vedas mentioned four social orders in the society viz. Brahmins, Kshathriyas, Vyshyas and Shudras.

Traditionally, the role of Rajputs were to fight during times of conflict and at other times, maintain peace.

Answer 2

Kshatriya is one of the four social orders of Hindu Society. To fight in the war and maintain peace in the normal days are the two role of Kashatriyas in medieval era of India. In short we can call Kshatriya as Order of Defences.

The four social orders of medieval era are

Kshatriyas

Brahmins

Vaishya

Shudra

Kshatriya is a social order but Rajput is a caste that come under Kshatriya order. It is not necessary to be a Rajput to join the Kshatriya order.