Rao Asthan

Rao Asthan (died April 15, 1291) was a Rajput of Rathore clan. His father was Rao Sheoji and his mother was a Chavdi Rajputani.

History

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.

Rao 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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