Rao Asthan

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Rao Asthan (d. April 15, 1291) was a rajput of Rathore clan. His father was Rao Sheoji and his mother was a Chavdi rajputani.

[edit] History

He conquered Khed from Guhilotes and consequently his descendants bore the patrynomic Khedecha rathores. In 1291 A.D. Jalaludin Khilji alais FerozeShah II attacked Pali. Rao Asthan reached Pali from Khed and met the imperial army. He died fighting the imperial forces on 15th April 1291.

Rao Asthan had eight sons: Rao Doohad, Rao Jopsa, Rao Dhandhul, Rao Hirnak, Rao Pohad, Rao Khipsa, Rao Aasal and Rao Chachig.

[edit] References

• Maheca Rathaurom ka mula itihasa: Ravala Mallinatha ke vamsaja - Maheca, Baramera, Pokarana, Kotariya aura Khavariya Rathaurom ka sodhapurna itihasa by Dr. Hukam Singh Bhati. Publisher: Ratan Prakashan, Jodhpur (1990)