Rao Asthan

Rao Asthan (died 15 April 1291) was the second Rao of the Rathore clan from 1273 until his death in 1291. His father was Rao Sheoji and his mother was a Chavdi Rajputani.

Reign 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.

Death In 1291, Jalaluddin Khalji alias Feroze Shah II attacked Pali. Rao Asthan reached Pali from Khed and met Jalaluddin's army. He died fighting Jalaluddin's forces on 15 April 1291.

Issue 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.