Rao Asthan (died April 15, 1291) was the second Rao of Rathore clan. His father was

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and his mother was a Chavdi

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History

He conquered Khed from Guhilotes and consequently his descendants bore the patronymic Khedecha Rathores. Rao Asthan killed Samaliya Koli of Idar and granted Idar to his younger brother Sonag. Songa's descendants are thus known as Idariya Rathore. Aja, Rao Asthan's another younger brother migrated near Dwarka, where he killed Bhojraj Chavda. Aja's descendants are known are Vadhels. In 1291 A.D., Jalaludin Khilji alias 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. Marwar Ka Itihas, Reu, pp. 44 Asthan had eight sons: Rao Doohad, Rao Jopsa, Rao Dhandhul, Rao Hirnak, Rao Pohad, Rao Khipsa, Rao Aasal and Rao Chachig. Rao Dhandhul took over control of Kolu. His son was Pabu Ji Rathore.

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*''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)'' * 1291 deaths Military personnel killed in action 13th-century Indian people Year of birth unknown {{India-hist-stub

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