Rao Asthan (died April 15, 1291) was a Rajput of Rathore clan. His father was Rao Sheoji and his mother was a Chavdi Rajputani.
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He conquered Khed from Guhilotes and consequently his descendants bore the patronymic Khedecha Rathores. In 1291 A.D., Jalaludin Khilji alais Feroze Shah II attacked Pali. Rao Asthan reached Pali from Khed} and met the Feroze Shah's army. He died fighting the Feroze Shah's forces on 15 April 1291.
Asthan had eight sons: Rao Doohad, Rao Jopsa, Rao Dhandhul, Rao Hirnak, Rao Pohad, Rao Khipsa, Rao Aasal and Rao Chachig.
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References[edit | edit source]
- 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)
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