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ORIGINS
Bhatia community traces its origins to Lunar dynasty. According to the Bhavishya Purana legend, the origin of the Lunar Dynasty began with Brahma in the Treta Yuga. Brahma produced Manasputra ("mind born son") Atri, who produced Chandra (the moon god) from his eyes. Thus, all Bhatia's are Somvanshi or Chandravanshi. From the beginning of Chandravansh until Shree Krishna, there were many generations of kings.
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1. Brahma
2. Daksha 3. Vivasvat 4. Manu 5. Chandra ( Chandravanshi) 6. Pururava 7. Aayu 8. Nahush 9. Yayati 10. Yadu - The prince of King Yayati, Yadu was a self respecting and a very established ruler. The kings between Rishi Buddh and Yayati were known as Somvanshi. |
Yadu had officially lost the title to govern by his father's command since he had refused to exchange his youth with his father. King Yadu ordered that the future generations of his would be known as "Yadu" or "Yadav" and the dynasty would be known as "Yaduvanshi".
11. Kroshtu 12. Vrujjinvanta 13. Swahi 14. Swati 15. Rasadu 16. Chitrarath 17. Shashabindu |
18. Pruthusravas
19. Antar 20. Suyajna 21. Ushanas 22. Shineyu 23. Maruta 24. Kambalbarhis 25. Rukmakavach 26. Paravrushta 27. Jayamadh 28. Vidarbh 29. Kray 30. Kunti 31. Dhashti 32. Nivrutti 33. Dashai |
34. Vyom
35. Jimut 36. Vikruti 37. Bhimrath 38. Rathvar 39. Navrath 40. Dashrath 41. Ekadashrath 42. Shakuni 43. Kurambhi 44. Devrat 45. Devkshetra 46. Devan 47. Madhu 48. Puruvash 49. Puruhotra |
50. Anshu
51. Satvat 52. Bhim 53. Bhajman 54. Chitrarath 55. Vidurath 56. Shoor 57. Sharman 58. Pratikshatra 59. Swayambhoj 60. Hridik 61. Devbhithush 62. Shoor 63. Vasudev 64. SHREE KRISHNA |
Sri Krishna appeared on this planet 5,000 years ago and was here for 125 years before returning to His spiritual abode.
Bhatia's are also called Krishnavanshi. |
Destruction of Yadus
We will attempt to follow the tide of Yadu migration over the centuries, to trace them, from Indraprastha, Surapura, Mathura, Prayaga, Dwarka, Judoo-ka-dang (the mountains of Jud), Behera, Gujni in Zabulistan; and again into India, at Salbahana or Salpoora in Punjab, Tunnote, Derawul, Lodorva, and finally Jaisalmer, founded in A.D. 1156.
The original capital of the Yadavs was Prayagpuri. When King Pururava established Mathura as the capital, it remained so until Shri Krishna's birth. During the time of Shri Krishna, Dwarka was the capital of the Yadavs.
Krishna
Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva of the Yadava clan in Mathura. The brother of Devaki was a tyrant named Kansa. At Devaki's wedding, fortune tellers predicted a child of Devaki would kill Kamsa. So, the Kamsa arranges to kill all the children of Devaki. Vasudeva secretly carried Krishna across the Yamuna after Krishna was born and exchanged him. According to the Puranas, when Kansa tries to kill the newborn, the exchanged baby appears as the Hindu goddess Yogmaya and warns him his death is near and then disappears. According to the legends, Krishna grows up with Nanda and his wife, Yashoda. Two of Krishna's brothers, Balarama and Subhadra, also survived. The day of Krishna's birth is celebrated as Krishna Janmashtami.
Shree Krishna ruled the state of Surseni from Mathura after killing His maternal uncle Kansa- the King of Andhak. Kansa's father-in-law was Jarasandh, a powerful ruler of Puruvansh. In revenge for the death of Kansa by Shree Krishna, Jarasandh attacked Mathura 17 times and was defeated every time. He was outraged and envious of Lord Krishna. So, Lord Krishna decided to shift His Kingdom from Mathura to Dwarka as his capital.
Lord Krishna married eight queens. With Rukamni, the daughter of King Bhishmak of Kananpur, he had nine sons and one daughter. Prince Pradumgn, Sucharu, Chakbhadra, Sadasva, Hasva, Chargupta, Charuk, Charuhas and Princess Charukhasti. Pradyumna was the eldest son of Rukmini, whose son was Aniruddha, who gave birth to Vraja. Bhattis claim their descent from Vraj. Vraj had two sons Naba and Khira.
Gandhari lost all of her sons at the end of the Mahabharata war. Krishna comes to visit Gandhari. She knows Bheema has killed all her sons in the war. Gandhari blames Krishna for being the cause of this total destruction of the Kuru race. Gandhari believes that though Krishna had the power to prevent the war, he did not do enough to prevent it. In a fit of rage, Gandhari curses Krishna and says that the Yadav clan (Yaduvanshi) would also be destroyed through internal strife in the same way as the Pandava and Kauravas were destroyed after fighting with each other.
Shree Krishna ruled at Dwarka for thirty-six years after the Kurukshetra battle was over. The Vrishnis, the Bhopas and other branches of the Yadavas belonging to Krishna's tribe spent their days in unrestrained self-indulgence and luxury. They lost all sense of discipline and humility. Along with the curse of Gandhari, another curse befell Krishna's dynasty that contributed to its annihilation. Once some of Krishna's sons were playing around, and they dressed Samba as a pregnant woman and brought him before some visiting sages Visvamitra, Kanva and Narada Muni. In jest, they asked the sages to predict what kind of child Samba would give birth to. Angry, the sages predicted he would give birth to an iron rod that would fulfil the prophecy of their extinction. Fearful and repentant, the boys asked Krishna what to do, but Krishna acknowledged the curse and said it was meant to be. When Samba delivered an iron rod the next day, the Yadavas (Krishna's sons) filed it into powder and threw it into the sea. Krishna prohibited the consumption of liquor in Dwarka to avoid the inevitable.
In light of this, Lord Shree Krishna instructed the Yaduvanshis to immediately leave Dwarka and travel to Prabhas (now known as Somnath, situated at Yadusthal, on the sea of Kathiawar), avoiding alcohol during their pilgrimage. Unfortunately, however, Andhak, Vrishni, and the rest of the Yaduvanshis stopped for a break on their way to Prabhas and drank alcohol.
Eventually, the powder from the iron rod washed up on the shore and grew into arrow-like grass. The Yadavas became drunk and used the rods to kill each other. Even Krishna beat people out of anger. In this fratricidal war, all the descendants of Krishna killed each other. Lord Krishna was shattered to see the dynasty perish. He walked to a forest near Somnath in Bhalka Tirth to meditate. Jara, a hunter, mistook the Lord's feet to be a deer and accidentally shot him with an arrow. Lord Krishna's spirit left for heaven. After Krishna's passing, Dwarka sank into the sea.
During Yadavasthali, Vraj was in Mathura and was going to see Shri Krishna in Dwarka. However, after travelling a short distance from Mathura, he was informed that Yadavas had destroyed themselves during infighting, and Shri Krishna had passed away. On hearing this sad news, King Vraj left for heavenly abode at that place only. So Naba was coronated and returned to Mathura, and Kshir went to Dwarka. Raja Naba had a son by the name of Prithvibahu. Raja Kshir, who went to Dwarka, had two sons, Jadeja and Yadavbhan.
The original capital of the Yadavs was Prayagpuri. When King Pururava established Mathura as the capital, it remained so until Shri Krishna's birth. During the time of Shri Krishna, Dwarka was the capital of the Yadavs.
Krishna
Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva of the Yadava clan in Mathura. The brother of Devaki was a tyrant named Kansa. At Devaki's wedding, fortune tellers predicted a child of Devaki would kill Kamsa. So, the Kamsa arranges to kill all the children of Devaki. Vasudeva secretly carried Krishna across the Yamuna after Krishna was born and exchanged him. According to the Puranas, when Kansa tries to kill the newborn, the exchanged baby appears as the Hindu goddess Yogmaya and warns him his death is near and then disappears. According to the legends, Krishna grows up with Nanda and his wife, Yashoda. Two of Krishna's brothers, Balarama and Subhadra, also survived. The day of Krishna's birth is celebrated as Krishna Janmashtami.
Shree Krishna ruled the state of Surseni from Mathura after killing His maternal uncle Kansa- the King of Andhak. Kansa's father-in-law was Jarasandh, a powerful ruler of Puruvansh. In revenge for the death of Kansa by Shree Krishna, Jarasandh attacked Mathura 17 times and was defeated every time. He was outraged and envious of Lord Krishna. So, Lord Krishna decided to shift His Kingdom from Mathura to Dwarka as his capital.
Lord Krishna married eight queens. With Rukamni, the daughter of King Bhishmak of Kananpur, he had nine sons and one daughter. Prince Pradumgn, Sucharu, Chakbhadra, Sadasva, Hasva, Chargupta, Charuk, Charuhas and Princess Charukhasti. Pradyumna was the eldest son of Rukmini, whose son was Aniruddha, who gave birth to Vraja. Bhattis claim their descent from Vraj. Vraj had two sons Naba and Khira.
Gandhari lost all of her sons at the end of the Mahabharata war. Krishna comes to visit Gandhari. She knows Bheema has killed all her sons in the war. Gandhari blames Krishna for being the cause of this total destruction of the Kuru race. Gandhari believes that though Krishna had the power to prevent the war, he did not do enough to prevent it. In a fit of rage, Gandhari curses Krishna and says that the Yadav clan (Yaduvanshi) would also be destroyed through internal strife in the same way as the Pandava and Kauravas were destroyed after fighting with each other.
Shree Krishna ruled at Dwarka for thirty-six years after the Kurukshetra battle was over. The Vrishnis, the Bhopas and other branches of the Yadavas belonging to Krishna's tribe spent their days in unrestrained self-indulgence and luxury. They lost all sense of discipline and humility. Along with the curse of Gandhari, another curse befell Krishna's dynasty that contributed to its annihilation. Once some of Krishna's sons were playing around, and they dressed Samba as a pregnant woman and brought him before some visiting sages Visvamitra, Kanva and Narada Muni. In jest, they asked the sages to predict what kind of child Samba would give birth to. Angry, the sages predicted he would give birth to an iron rod that would fulfil the prophecy of their extinction. Fearful and repentant, the boys asked Krishna what to do, but Krishna acknowledged the curse and said it was meant to be. When Samba delivered an iron rod the next day, the Yadavas (Krishna's sons) filed it into powder and threw it into the sea. Krishna prohibited the consumption of liquor in Dwarka to avoid the inevitable.
In light of this, Lord Shree Krishna instructed the Yaduvanshis to immediately leave Dwarka and travel to Prabhas (now known as Somnath, situated at Yadusthal, on the sea of Kathiawar), avoiding alcohol during their pilgrimage. Unfortunately, however, Andhak, Vrishni, and the rest of the Yaduvanshis stopped for a break on their way to Prabhas and drank alcohol.
Eventually, the powder from the iron rod washed up on the shore and grew into arrow-like grass. The Yadavas became drunk and used the rods to kill each other. Even Krishna beat people out of anger. In this fratricidal war, all the descendants of Krishna killed each other. Lord Krishna was shattered to see the dynasty perish. He walked to a forest near Somnath in Bhalka Tirth to meditate. Jara, a hunter, mistook the Lord's feet to be a deer and accidentally shot him with an arrow. Lord Krishna's spirit left for heaven. After Krishna's passing, Dwarka sank into the sea.
During Yadavasthali, Vraj was in Mathura and was going to see Shri Krishna in Dwarka. However, after travelling a short distance from Mathura, he was informed that Yadavas had destroyed themselves during infighting, and Shri Krishna had passed away. On hearing this sad news, King Vraj left for heavenly abode at that place only. So Naba was coronated and returned to Mathura, and Kshir went to Dwarka. Raja Naba had a son by the name of Prithvibahu. Raja Kshir, who went to Dwarka, had two sons, Jadeja and Yadavbhan.
Wars against Muslim invaders
Jara, the hunter, ran to the spot to claim his prey when he was shocked to find it was Shri Krishna himself, whom he had severely wounded. He wept piteously at the enormity of his act. . Krishna's charioteer, Daruk, reached the place while searching for his master. Both were horrified by what they saw. Krishna instructed Daruk to inform his relatives about the incident.
Daruk went to Hastinapur to tell the Pandavas of the Yadukul's destruction. Yudhisthira's distress was so great that he couldn't perform his duties. Yudhisthira asked Arjuna to go to Dwarka and comfort Krishna's family. The last surviving Yadus (Krishna's great-grandson Vajra and the Yadava wives) were brought to Hastinapur by Arjuna. Arjuna then crowned Vajra, the king of Indraprastha.
Yadavbhan was once on a pilgrimage; kuldevi blessed him and promised whatever he desired. I want land that I can rule, he said. Rule in these hills replied the goddess and disappeared. When Yadavbhan awoke and was yet pondering on the night's vision, he heard loud noises; looking out, he discovered that the prince of the country had just died without an heir, and they were disputing who should succeed him. The prime minister said, ' he dreamt that a descendant of Krishna had arrived at Bahara and proposed seeking him out and investing him as the prince. Everyone agreed, and Yadavbhan was elected king. He became a great prince, and the place from then on was called Judoo dang (mountains of Judoo.)
Naba's son, Prthvibahu, became the prince of Marusthali. Prithvibahu had a son Bahubal, who married Kamlavati Puar, daughter of Vijaya Singh, Prince of Malwa. Bahubal was killed by a fall from his horse. Bahubal had one son, Subahu, who was poisoned by his wife, a daughter of Mund Raja Chohan of Ajmer. Subahu left a son, Rijh, who reigned for twelve years. Rijh was married to Subhag Sundri, daughter of Ber Sing, prince of Malwa. His son was Raja Guj.
Prince Guj was engaged to the daughter of King Jadavbhan. Information reached the city that Khursan's Faridkhan was leading a massive army to Merubhumi. King Rijh marched his army to Harinshu to fight the invaders. Although the Muslims were initially defeated with huge losses to both sides, they retaliated again. It was at this battle that Rijh was wounded and died. Then, prince Guj, who had left for his marriage, returned and took control. Muslims were defeated under his leadership.
Defeated twice consecutively, Muslims approached Turkey’s sultan for help fighting and spreading Islam in the country of Hindus. At the same time, King Guj gathered his lieutenants and started preparations to save his country against the enemies. There being no strong-hold of importance, and it being impossible to stand against numbers, it was determined to erect a fortress amidst the mountains of the north.
On Sunday, the 3rd of Baisakh, Yudhishthira 3008 (=93 B.C.), Raja Guj founded Gujni. Invading Kashmir, Raja Guj married its prince's daughter and had a son named Salivahan.
When this child was twelve, news of another invasion came from Khorasan. Raja Guj spent three consecutive days in the temple of Kuladevi. The goddess appeared to him on the fourth day and told him his destiny; Gujni would pass from his hands and instructed him to send his son Salivahan to the Hindus of the east.
Having heard his fate revealed, Raja Guj convened his family and kin. And on the pretence of a pilgrimage to Jwalamukhi, he sent them with the prince Salivahan to Punjab.
Gujni was attacked shortly after that by the enemies. Leaving his uncle Sahdev for its defence, Raja Guj marched to meet them. In the fierce conflict that ensued, both the King and the Raja were slain. Muslims surrounded Gujni.
Sahadev protected Gujni for 30 days, but the enemy army was too big, and they performed 'Saka' on seeing no alternative. Sahdev died in this battle, and nine thousand Yadavas became martyrs.
Upon learning that Gujni had been lost and that Yadavas had performed "Shako," Prince Shalivahan decided to move to Punchnaadad in Punjab. He conquered Punjab with his remaining army and founded Shalivahan, named after himself, in this fertile region. A fort was built at Shalivahan by him. Vikram Samvat 72 Bhadarva Month Astami Ravivar (Sunday) was the auspicious day he entered the Fort.
Daruk went to Hastinapur to tell the Pandavas of the Yadukul's destruction. Yudhisthira's distress was so great that he couldn't perform his duties. Yudhisthira asked Arjuna to go to Dwarka and comfort Krishna's family. The last surviving Yadus (Krishna's great-grandson Vajra and the Yadava wives) were brought to Hastinapur by Arjuna. Arjuna then crowned Vajra, the king of Indraprastha.
Yadavbhan was once on a pilgrimage; kuldevi blessed him and promised whatever he desired. I want land that I can rule, he said. Rule in these hills replied the goddess and disappeared. When Yadavbhan awoke and was yet pondering on the night's vision, he heard loud noises; looking out, he discovered that the prince of the country had just died without an heir, and they were disputing who should succeed him. The prime minister said, ' he dreamt that a descendant of Krishna had arrived at Bahara and proposed seeking him out and investing him as the prince. Everyone agreed, and Yadavbhan was elected king. He became a great prince, and the place from then on was called Judoo dang (mountains of Judoo.)
Naba's son, Prthvibahu, became the prince of Marusthali. Prithvibahu had a son Bahubal, who married Kamlavati Puar, daughter of Vijaya Singh, Prince of Malwa. Bahubal was killed by a fall from his horse. Bahubal had one son, Subahu, who was poisoned by his wife, a daughter of Mund Raja Chohan of Ajmer. Subahu left a son, Rijh, who reigned for twelve years. Rijh was married to Subhag Sundri, daughter of Ber Sing, prince of Malwa. His son was Raja Guj.
Prince Guj was engaged to the daughter of King Jadavbhan. Information reached the city that Khursan's Faridkhan was leading a massive army to Merubhumi. King Rijh marched his army to Harinshu to fight the invaders. Although the Muslims were initially defeated with huge losses to both sides, they retaliated again. It was at this battle that Rijh was wounded and died. Then, prince Guj, who had left for his marriage, returned and took control. Muslims were defeated under his leadership.
Defeated twice consecutively, Muslims approached Turkey’s sultan for help fighting and spreading Islam in the country of Hindus. At the same time, King Guj gathered his lieutenants and started preparations to save his country against the enemies. There being no strong-hold of importance, and it being impossible to stand against numbers, it was determined to erect a fortress amidst the mountains of the north.
On Sunday, the 3rd of Baisakh, Yudhishthira 3008 (=93 B.C.), Raja Guj founded Gujni. Invading Kashmir, Raja Guj married its prince's daughter and had a son named Salivahan.
When this child was twelve, news of another invasion came from Khorasan. Raja Guj spent three consecutive days in the temple of Kuladevi. The goddess appeared to him on the fourth day and told him his destiny; Gujni would pass from his hands and instructed him to send his son Salivahan to the Hindus of the east.
Having heard his fate revealed, Raja Guj convened his family and kin. And on the pretence of a pilgrimage to Jwalamukhi, he sent them with the prince Salivahan to Punjab.
Gujni was attacked shortly after that by the enemies. Leaving his uncle Sahdev for its defence, Raja Guj marched to meet them. In the fierce conflict that ensued, both the King and the Raja were slain. Muslims surrounded Gujni.
Sahadev protected Gujni for 30 days, but the enemy army was too big, and they performed 'Saka' on seeing no alternative. Sahdev died in this battle, and nine thousand Yadavas became martyrs.
Upon learning that Gujni had been lost and that Yadavas had performed "Shako," Prince Shalivahan decided to move to Punchnaadad in Punjab. He conquered Punjab with his remaining army and founded Shalivahan, named after himself, in this fertile region. A fort was built at Shalivahan by him. Vikram Samvat 72 Bhadarva Month Astami Ravivar (Sunday) was the auspicious day he entered the Fort.
Tanot Fort
A total of 15 sons were born to Shalivahan. Baland, Rasalu, Dharmaangad, Bacha, Roop, Sundar, Lekh, Pashkaran, Nem, Maaput, Neepak, Gaang, Yagu.
They all established independent states. Jaypal Tunwar, the King of Delhi, offered his daughter to prince Baland. On Baland's return after marriage, Shalivahan attacked Gujni, crossing the river Atak to avenge his father. Muslim Sultan Jilal died with his 20,000 soldiers. Gujni came back into the hands of Yadavas. King Shalivahan coronated his eldest son Baland on the throne of Gujni, and he returned to Shalivahanpur. He ruled for 33 years and nine months. After his death, Prince Baland became King of Shalivahan.
Baland had seven sons: Bhatti, Bhupati, Kullar, Jinj, Surmor, Bhynsrecha, Mangreo. Kullar had eight sons Shivdas, Ramdas, Aashukishna, Ram, Gango, Yasho and Bhamo. All of them subsequently embraced Islam. Baland made his grandson Chakito son of Bhupati, Baland's second son King of Gujni. Chakito's army leaders, who were Muslims, proposed that if Chakito accepted Islam, he would get the Bukhara state. Chakito agreed, took Bukhara's princess as his queen, and became King of Bukhara.
Baland's eldest son, Bhati, succeeded him as King at Shalivahanpur. He conquered fourteen princes from nearby states. From this time onwards, Yadavs were also known as Bhatis. Bhatti had two sons, Mangalrao and Mashurrao.
Elder son Mangalrao became ruler of Shalivahanpur but lacked bravery. During his reign, Gujni was ruled by King Tundi, who attacked Lahore. Mangalrao ran into the forest with his elder son after losing the battle.
In Shalivahanpur, Mashurrao was with his family. The Muslims defeated him, and he fled into the Lakhi forest. There he established a small kingdom. There were two sons born to Mashurrao: Abhayrao and Sharanrao. Abhayrao conquered the entire Lakhi forest.
Mangalrao had six sons. Majamrao, Kalyansinh,Mundraj, Shivraj, Kulkeval. With the help of local Rajputs, Mangalrao set up an independent state of Lodh after fleeing into the forest.
As per tradition, neighbouring Kings presented many gifts to Majamrao on his coronation after Mangalrao died. Sodha, the King of Amarkot, offered his daughter for marriage. Majamrao had three sons, Kehul, Mulraj and Dhogli. Kehul was the bravest of them all. Mulraj had three sons: Rajpal, Lohra, and Chuwar. Rajpal had two sons Rano and Gigo. Gigo's descendants ruled Junagarh and Girnar.
Prince Kehul learned that a merchant from Arora town was heading to Multan with 500 horses. So he looted the horses from Banjara. His reputation grew up due to this act. King Analsingh of Zalor sent coconut to Majamrao, offering his two daughters for two sons. After his marriage, prince Kehul laid the foundation for Tanot Fort in the name of Kuldevi Tanotmata. Majamrao died before the Fort was completed.
Kehul became King after Majamrao. He was building the Fort in the land of Varah KingYashorit, so Yashorit attacked Kehur. In this battle, Yashorit was defeated by Kehur's younger brotherMulraj. Tanot Gadh was completed on Samvat 787 Maha Sud15 Mangalvar (Tuesday), and Tanu Mata was established. Mulraj was married to a princess from Varah Rajputs and thus ended the long-time enmity between Bhati and Varah.
Raja Kehul had five sons Tanu, Utirau, Chunnur, Kafio and Dayam. In revenge for winning over Chuna Rajputs' land, Kehul was killed in the forest by Chuna Rajputs. As a result of Kehul's death, his eldest son Tanu became King. Tanu frequently looted Varah and Langah Pathans' villages after winning some of their lands. King Husain Shah of Multan gathered all the clans and attacked Raja Tanu to avenge this. Husain Shah was later supported by the Varah kings as well. Tanu gathered his brothers and army officers inside the Fort and fought for four days. Having opened the Fort's gates on the fifth day, he attacked the invaders with open swords, accompanied by his eldest son Vijayraj. As a result of the severe attack of Bhattis, the enemy scattered and fled after about half a day. Upon the defeat of the Multani army by King Tanu, King of Butraj, Raja Zinzu sent a treaty message out of fear. Among the treaty provisions was Zinzu's daughter's marriage to prince Vijayraj, and he will have no relationship with Multanis.
They all established independent states. Jaypal Tunwar, the King of Delhi, offered his daughter to prince Baland. On Baland's return after marriage, Shalivahan attacked Gujni, crossing the river Atak to avenge his father. Muslim Sultan Jilal died with his 20,000 soldiers. Gujni came back into the hands of Yadavas. King Shalivahan coronated his eldest son Baland on the throne of Gujni, and he returned to Shalivahanpur. He ruled for 33 years and nine months. After his death, Prince Baland became King of Shalivahan.
Baland had seven sons: Bhatti, Bhupati, Kullar, Jinj, Surmor, Bhynsrecha, Mangreo. Kullar had eight sons Shivdas, Ramdas, Aashukishna, Ram, Gango, Yasho and Bhamo. All of them subsequently embraced Islam. Baland made his grandson Chakito son of Bhupati, Baland's second son King of Gujni. Chakito's army leaders, who were Muslims, proposed that if Chakito accepted Islam, he would get the Bukhara state. Chakito agreed, took Bukhara's princess as his queen, and became King of Bukhara.
Baland's eldest son, Bhati, succeeded him as King at Shalivahanpur. He conquered fourteen princes from nearby states. From this time onwards, Yadavs were also known as Bhatis. Bhatti had two sons, Mangalrao and Mashurrao.
Elder son Mangalrao became ruler of Shalivahanpur but lacked bravery. During his reign, Gujni was ruled by King Tundi, who attacked Lahore. Mangalrao ran into the forest with his elder son after losing the battle.
In Shalivahanpur, Mashurrao was with his family. The Muslims defeated him, and he fled into the Lakhi forest. There he established a small kingdom. There were two sons born to Mashurrao: Abhayrao and Sharanrao. Abhayrao conquered the entire Lakhi forest.
Mangalrao had six sons. Majamrao, Kalyansinh,Mundraj, Shivraj, Kulkeval. With the help of local Rajputs, Mangalrao set up an independent state of Lodh after fleeing into the forest.
As per tradition, neighbouring Kings presented many gifts to Majamrao on his coronation after Mangalrao died. Sodha, the King of Amarkot, offered his daughter for marriage. Majamrao had three sons, Kehul, Mulraj and Dhogli. Kehul was the bravest of them all. Mulraj had three sons: Rajpal, Lohra, and Chuwar. Rajpal had two sons Rano and Gigo. Gigo's descendants ruled Junagarh and Girnar.
Prince Kehul learned that a merchant from Arora town was heading to Multan with 500 horses. So he looted the horses from Banjara. His reputation grew up due to this act. King Analsingh of Zalor sent coconut to Majamrao, offering his two daughters for two sons. After his marriage, prince Kehul laid the foundation for Tanot Fort in the name of Kuldevi Tanotmata. Majamrao died before the Fort was completed.
Kehul became King after Majamrao. He was building the Fort in the land of Varah KingYashorit, so Yashorit attacked Kehur. In this battle, Yashorit was defeated by Kehur's younger brotherMulraj. Tanot Gadh was completed on Samvat 787 Maha Sud15 Mangalvar (Tuesday), and Tanu Mata was established. Mulraj was married to a princess from Varah Rajputs and thus ended the long-time enmity between Bhati and Varah.
Raja Kehul had five sons Tanu, Utirau, Chunnur, Kafio and Dayam. In revenge for winning over Chuna Rajputs' land, Kehul was killed in the forest by Chuna Rajputs. As a result of Kehul's death, his eldest son Tanu became King. Tanu frequently looted Varah and Langah Pathans' villages after winning some of their lands. King Husain Shah of Multan gathered all the clans and attacked Raja Tanu to avenge this. Husain Shah was later supported by the Varah kings as well. Tanu gathered his brothers and army officers inside the Fort and fought for four days. Having opened the Fort's gates on the fifth day, he attacked the invaders with open swords, accompanied by his eldest son Vijayraj. As a result of the severe attack of Bhattis, the enemy scattered and fled after about half a day. Upon the defeat of the Multani army by King Tanu, King of Butraj, Raja Zinzu sent a treaty message out of fear. Among the treaty provisions was Zinzu's daughter's marriage to prince Vijayraj, and he will have no relationship with Multanis.
From "Bhatiaoni Prachin Sthiti" G.R.Sampat 1899
Five sons were born to Tanu: Vijayraj, Makur, Jaytung, Aloon and Rakicho. Tanu's fourth son Aloonsinh had four sons Devshi, Bhauni, Taripal and Rakicho. Devashi used to offer camels on hire. Prince Rakicho's descendants were merchants and became Vaishya, known as Oswal.
Tanu discovered a hidden treasure and built a fortress named Beejnote, where he placed a statue of the goddess on the 13th of Megsir, the S. 813 (A.D. 757). He died after ruling for eighty years.
As described by Girdhar Ratansi in his book Bhatiaoni Prachin Sthiti Nathmalji, Diwan of Jaisalmer, published a diary of Jaisalmer and wrote that Rau Shri Tanu, who was ruling Tanotgadh in Samvat 862 and the descendants of his sixth son Jam are Bhatia. This evidence proves that Bhatia did not become Vaishya (Businessman) after Allaudin won Jaisalmer in 1356 but even before that.
As a result of Tanu's death, Vijayraj became King. A son was born to Vijayraj and Buta princess whom they named Devraj. Langah and Varah Rajputs attacked Vijayraj but were defeated. The enemy decided to cheat to take revenge. Varahpati offered his daughter in marriage to Devraj. When the wedding procession reached Varah's capital Bhatinda, they were attacked and many killed. Prince Devraj managed to escape and took shelter in the house of a Pushkarna Brahmin named Devdatt. Enemies overpowered Tanot, and the Bhatti clan became almost extinct in this attack.
Prince Devraj reached Butaraj at his maternal uncle's home and met his mother, who had also managed to escape.
His maternal grandfather gave Devraj some land where he built a small fortress. This fortress became famous as Devgadh or Devraval. After Devraj became King, he appointed Pushkarna Brahmin Devdatt as his Gor. From then onwards, the Pushkarna Brahmins became the Gor of Bhatia.
Devraj defeated Varahs, the killers of his father. Devraj also defeated Langahs. The Prince of Langah was travelling to Aalipur for marriage when his wedding party of a thousand was intercepted, attacked and massacred.
On the south of Devraval was the state of Lod Rajputs, and their capital Lodarvagadh had 12 gates. They offended their family Purohit, who took refuge with Devraj and encouraged him to dislodge his old masters. Devraj proposed to Nirpbhan, the chief of the Lodras, for his daughter's hand, which was accepted. Devraj, at the head of twelve hundred chosen horses, departed for Lodorva. When the bridegroom approached, the city's gates were thrown open; no sooner had he entered than swords were drawn, and Devraj conquered Lodorva. Leaving a garrison in Lodorva, he returned to Deraval after marrying the King's daughter. Devraj conquered many surrounding states.
Devraj had two sons by the names of Mund and Chedu. Devraj was killed by Chuna Rajputs while hunting in the forest. Devraj's elder son Mund succeeded him. In revenge for killing his father, he defeated Chuna Rajputs and celebrated his coronation in style. A son by the name of Bachherao was born to Mund.
Bullubsen Solanki, the Raja of Patan, offered Bachherao his daughter in marriage when he was 14. After attending Bachherao's wedding in Anhilwad Patan, Mund passed away in Samvat 1055. Bachherao succeeded him as King. Five sons were born to Bachherao: Dusaj, Sinh, Bapirau, Ukho, and Malpush.
After Bachherao died in Samvat 1100, prince Dushaj became King. During that time, Sodha Prince Hamir would make incursions and loot within the borders of the Bhati kingdom. He was reminded of an ancient truce treaty between Bhati and Sodha. Hamir showed no regard for this treaty. Thus, Dushaj conquered Dhyatnagar, the capital of the Sodha Rajputs.
Dushaj had two sons, Jaisal and Vijayraj, and in his old age, Lanja Beeji Rai, a son by a Ranawut princess of the house of Mewar. The nobles and civil officers of the state placed Beeji Rai and not Jaisal on the throne when Dushaj died. He had married Sidhraj Sing Solanki's daughter before his coronation. He had a son named Bhojdeo, who, at the age of twenty-five, on his father's death, became King of Lodorva. At this time, the elder son of Dushaj Jaisal was thirty-five, and Vijayraj was thirty-two years of age.
Not long after Bhojdeo ascended the Lodorva throne, Jaisal conspired against him. Jaisal began planning to remove Bhojdeo because he believed it was his right to be King. However, Sidhraj's army was always present in the state to protect his son-in-law, Bhojdev. So Jaisal approached Mohammed Ghori of Gajni for help from his army.
Getting help from Muslims, he killed Bhojdeo and won Lodorva. However, Jaisal thought of moving his capital elsewhere when he became King because he perceived Lodorva as open to invasion and unsafe, so he sought a spot better adapted for defence.
Tanu discovered a hidden treasure and built a fortress named Beejnote, where he placed a statue of the goddess on the 13th of Megsir, the S. 813 (A.D. 757). He died after ruling for eighty years.
As described by Girdhar Ratansi in his book Bhatiaoni Prachin Sthiti Nathmalji, Diwan of Jaisalmer, published a diary of Jaisalmer and wrote that Rau Shri Tanu, who was ruling Tanotgadh in Samvat 862 and the descendants of his sixth son Jam are Bhatia. This evidence proves that Bhatia did not become Vaishya (Businessman) after Allaudin won Jaisalmer in 1356 but even before that.
As a result of Tanu's death, Vijayraj became King. A son was born to Vijayraj and Buta princess whom they named Devraj. Langah and Varah Rajputs attacked Vijayraj but were defeated. The enemy decided to cheat to take revenge. Varahpati offered his daughter in marriage to Devraj. When the wedding procession reached Varah's capital Bhatinda, they were attacked and many killed. Prince Devraj managed to escape and took shelter in the house of a Pushkarna Brahmin named Devdatt. Enemies overpowered Tanot, and the Bhatti clan became almost extinct in this attack.
Prince Devraj reached Butaraj at his maternal uncle's home and met his mother, who had also managed to escape.
His maternal grandfather gave Devraj some land where he built a small fortress. This fortress became famous as Devgadh or Devraval. After Devraj became King, he appointed Pushkarna Brahmin Devdatt as his Gor. From then onwards, the Pushkarna Brahmins became the Gor of Bhatia.
Devraj defeated Varahs, the killers of his father. Devraj also defeated Langahs. The Prince of Langah was travelling to Aalipur for marriage when his wedding party of a thousand was intercepted, attacked and massacred.
On the south of Devraval was the state of Lod Rajputs, and their capital Lodarvagadh had 12 gates. They offended their family Purohit, who took refuge with Devraj and encouraged him to dislodge his old masters. Devraj proposed to Nirpbhan, the chief of the Lodras, for his daughter's hand, which was accepted. Devraj, at the head of twelve hundred chosen horses, departed for Lodorva. When the bridegroom approached, the city's gates were thrown open; no sooner had he entered than swords were drawn, and Devraj conquered Lodorva. Leaving a garrison in Lodorva, he returned to Deraval after marrying the King's daughter. Devraj conquered many surrounding states.
Devraj had two sons by the names of Mund and Chedu. Devraj was killed by Chuna Rajputs while hunting in the forest. Devraj's elder son Mund succeeded him. In revenge for killing his father, he defeated Chuna Rajputs and celebrated his coronation in style. A son by the name of Bachherao was born to Mund.
Bullubsen Solanki, the Raja of Patan, offered Bachherao his daughter in marriage when he was 14. After attending Bachherao's wedding in Anhilwad Patan, Mund passed away in Samvat 1055. Bachherao succeeded him as King. Five sons were born to Bachherao: Dusaj, Sinh, Bapirau, Ukho, and Malpush.
After Bachherao died in Samvat 1100, prince Dushaj became King. During that time, Sodha Prince Hamir would make incursions and loot within the borders of the Bhati kingdom. He was reminded of an ancient truce treaty between Bhati and Sodha. Hamir showed no regard for this treaty. Thus, Dushaj conquered Dhyatnagar, the capital of the Sodha Rajputs.
Dushaj had two sons, Jaisal and Vijayraj, and in his old age, Lanja Beeji Rai, a son by a Ranawut princess of the house of Mewar. The nobles and civil officers of the state placed Beeji Rai and not Jaisal on the throne when Dushaj died. He had married Sidhraj Sing Solanki's daughter before his coronation. He had a son named Bhojdeo, who, at the age of twenty-five, on his father's death, became King of Lodorva. At this time, the elder son of Dushaj Jaisal was thirty-five, and Vijayraj was thirty-two years of age.
Not long after Bhojdeo ascended the Lodorva throne, Jaisal conspired against him. Jaisal began planning to remove Bhojdeo because he believed it was his right to be King. However, Sidhraj's army was always present in the state to protect his son-in-law, Bhojdev. So Jaisal approached Mohammed Ghori of Gajni for help from his army.
Getting help from Muslims, he killed Bhojdeo and won Lodorva. However, Jaisal thought of moving his capital elsewhere when he became King because he perceived Lodorva as open to invasion and unsafe, so he sought a spot better adapted for defence.
Jaiselmer fort built in AD 1156 by King Jaisal.
At about five miles from Lodorva, he decided to inspect a range of mountains. A sage had set up a hermitage on the peak of this mountain. King Jaisal was asked to build a fort and a village at that location by the Sage. So Jaisal asked about the future of that Fort. Sage said this Fort would be conquered twice by the enemies, and for some time, it would be under the rule of enemies. After that, however, your descendants would win it and rule for a long time.
The foundation of Jessulmer was laid on Sunday, the 12th of Sravan, S 1212 (AD 1156), and soon the inhabitants moved out of Lodorva and began building new homes.
Jaisal had two sons by the names of Shalivahan and Kelun. At this time, their long-term enemies, the Chuna Rajputs, attacked the Khadal kingdom, but with the help of Jaisal, they were defeated and fled. After this battle, king Jaisal lived only for five years. Shalivahan, his favourite son, succeeded him as King of Jaisalmer.
Shalivahan was crowned King in Samvat 1224. Immediately following his coronation, he attacked Tikaroad, the kingdom of the Kathi people. As a result of this victory, Shalivahan gained great fame. Shalivahan had three sons named Vijil, Banar, and Hanso.
Shalivahan I's descendants who ruled Punjab were without a leader after the King died without an heir. So the officials of Punjab came to Jaisalmer and urged Shalivahan to give one of his sons. Shalivahan sent the youngest prince Hans with them. During the journey, Hans's wife experienced labour pains and delivered a son under a tree named "Palas", which got his name Palasio. He became a fearless king in this dynasty; he conquered lands from Kashmir to the Himalayan Valley and invaded Indraprastha.
Having handed over the kingdom to his eldest son Vijil, King Salivahan went to Sirohi to marry the daughter of King Mansinh. Upon leaving Sirohi, prince Vijil's brother spread rumours that Shalivahan had been killed by a tiger. Prince Vijil was crowned as a result of this news. Salivahan tried unsuccessfully to persuade prince Vijil to hand over the throne upon his return. Disappointed, he went to the Khadal Kingdom. In Deraval, he and 300 of his soldiers were killed in a battle against Baloch.
Vigil committed suicide after getting injured in a sword fight with his brother. As Vigil did not have any son, the elder brother of Shalivahan, Kelun, was appointed King of Jaisalmer in Samvat 1200. Six sons were born to Kelun: Chachikdev, Palan, Jaychand, Pitamsinh, Pitamchand, and Ushaura.
Khadal was attacked by Baloch Khijarkhan, so King Kelun marched on him with 7000 Rajput soldiers. The battle was Khijarkhan's second battle in which he died with 1500 of his soldiers. The reign of Kelun lasted 19 years. The eldest son of Jaisalmer, Chachikdev, succeeded him as ruler in Samvat 1275.
Chachikdev attacked the Chuna Rajputs immediately after he was appointed. Following this victory, Chachikdev attacked Amarsinh, King of the Sodha kingdom. Amarsinh could not stand up to the powerful Bhatti Rajputs and fled to Amarkot. Amarkot was surrounded by Bhattis. Amarsinh offered his daughter in marriage to Chachikdev and entered into a peace treaty.
Chachikdev had a son named Tejrao. There were two sons born to Tejrao, Jaysinh and Karansinh. Karansinh was very dear to Chachikdev, so he requested that Karansinh be King of Jaisalmer after his death. After Chachikdev's 22-year reign, Karansinh became ruler. It was with disappointment that Jaysinh, the elder son of Tejrao, accepted to serve the Muslim King of Gujarat.
In Samvat 1327, Karansinh died after ruling for 28 years. He was succeeded by his son Laxmansen as King. It was clear that he was not a capable king. Laxmansen was married to a Sodhi queen who ran the administration. The Sodhi queen was assisted by her brothers and a few officers from Amarkot. Laxmansen beheaded them, and their dead bodies were thrown out of the village. As a result of this act, Sardars and brothers dethroned him and crowned his son Punpal as King. Laxmansen had ruled for four years. Punpal was an angry and arrogant king by nature. As a result, he was also dethroned, and in Samvat 1332, his grandson was called from Gujarat and crowned.
Jaysinh had two sons named Mulraj and Ratansinh. Mulraj's son Devraj married the daughter of Soniguru, King of Zalore. There were three sons born to Devraj. Jagan, Shivran and Hamir. Hamir was the bravest of them all. He attacked and captured the state of Mehabo of King Kumpsen.
Hamir had three sons named Jetsinh, Lunkaran and Meru. Around this time, Allaudin waged war on Hindustan. Allaudin's personnel were passing near Jaisalmer after collecting protection money from Multan. When Jetsi's son learned of this, he decided to capture the collection. He disguised himself as Vanjara and left for Panchnad with his troops. He attacked them at an opportune time during the night and killed most of them. Bhattis brought the entire loot to Jaisalmer. Allaudin vowed to avenge Bhattis after those who fled told him about the attack. A war was immediately declared against Bhattis by him. In preparation for sending the army to Jaisalmer, Allaudin camped at Ajmer with his army.
Jetsinh made preparations for the protection of Jaisalmer. For Jaisalmer's defence, he and his two sons remained in the Fort with 5000 soldiers. Mulraj's son Devraj and his son Hamir were positioned outside the Fort to stop the enemy. Devraj and Hamir managed to repel an attack led by Mabubkhan and Adilkhan. For eight years, the Muslim army lay siege to Jaiselmer without success. During this time, King Jetsinh died naturally. The reign of Jetsinh lasted 18 years. After Jetsinh's death, his elder son Mulraj was throned
in Samvat 1350.
As the war dragged on, a rations shortage was experienced in the Jaisalmer fort. Mulraj summoned his commanders for their opinion. Their suggestion was to commit a saka. While this discussion was going on in Jaisalmer, the frustrated enemies left deserting their camp.
During this war, Mabubkhan and Ratansinh, the younger son of Jetsinh, became friends. They fought as true enemies during the daytime and played Shatranj during the evenings. When the enemies left, Ratansinh invited Mabubkhan's brother inside the Fort. When Mebubkhan's brother saw the Fort's poor conditions, like lack of food, he fled Jaisalmer and informed Mabubkhan of the Fort's weak position. Mabubkhan returned and surrounded Jaisalmer. Mulraj reprimanded Ratansinh when he saw the Muslim army return. A decision was made to do the Jauhar and Saka, self-immolation for women, and fight to the death for men.
An arrangement was made to take the elders and children with their families to some safe place. Around 5000 men and women managed to escape in the night, evading the enemy. In the morning, pyres were prepared, and girls, adults and aged women fully dressed as brides started entering the pyre, one after another. In all, 24,000 women entered the pyre.
Bhattis flung open the gates and attacked the enemy fiercely. However, they were outnumbered and fell one by one. Jaiselmer, which for years was unconquerable, was finally defeated. For years after that, the Fort was deserted as there were not enough men or means to repair and reoccupy it.
Before the final battle, Ratansinh handed over his two sons, Gharsi and Kanarsi, to his friend Mabubkhan. Mabubkhan raised both sons with respect, and Brahmins handled their education.
After the defeat at Jaiselmer, the surviving children and elderly who had fled into the desert before the siege settled in Multan (Sindh) and Punjab. The Bhatti Kshatriyas gave up their warrior lifestyles to become farmers and traders.
The foundation of Jessulmer was laid on Sunday, the 12th of Sravan, S 1212 (AD 1156), and soon the inhabitants moved out of Lodorva and began building new homes.
Jaisal had two sons by the names of Shalivahan and Kelun. At this time, their long-term enemies, the Chuna Rajputs, attacked the Khadal kingdom, but with the help of Jaisal, they were defeated and fled. After this battle, king Jaisal lived only for five years. Shalivahan, his favourite son, succeeded him as King of Jaisalmer.
Shalivahan was crowned King in Samvat 1224. Immediately following his coronation, he attacked Tikaroad, the kingdom of the Kathi people. As a result of this victory, Shalivahan gained great fame. Shalivahan had three sons named Vijil, Banar, and Hanso.
Shalivahan I's descendants who ruled Punjab were without a leader after the King died without an heir. So the officials of Punjab came to Jaisalmer and urged Shalivahan to give one of his sons. Shalivahan sent the youngest prince Hans with them. During the journey, Hans's wife experienced labour pains and delivered a son under a tree named "Palas", which got his name Palasio. He became a fearless king in this dynasty; he conquered lands from Kashmir to the Himalayan Valley and invaded Indraprastha.
Having handed over the kingdom to his eldest son Vijil, King Salivahan went to Sirohi to marry the daughter of King Mansinh. Upon leaving Sirohi, prince Vijil's brother spread rumours that Shalivahan had been killed by a tiger. Prince Vijil was crowned as a result of this news. Salivahan tried unsuccessfully to persuade prince Vijil to hand over the throne upon his return. Disappointed, he went to the Khadal Kingdom. In Deraval, he and 300 of his soldiers were killed in a battle against Baloch.
Vigil committed suicide after getting injured in a sword fight with his brother. As Vigil did not have any son, the elder brother of Shalivahan, Kelun, was appointed King of Jaisalmer in Samvat 1200. Six sons were born to Kelun: Chachikdev, Palan, Jaychand, Pitamsinh, Pitamchand, and Ushaura.
Khadal was attacked by Baloch Khijarkhan, so King Kelun marched on him with 7000 Rajput soldiers. The battle was Khijarkhan's second battle in which he died with 1500 of his soldiers. The reign of Kelun lasted 19 years. The eldest son of Jaisalmer, Chachikdev, succeeded him as ruler in Samvat 1275.
Chachikdev attacked the Chuna Rajputs immediately after he was appointed. Following this victory, Chachikdev attacked Amarsinh, King of the Sodha kingdom. Amarsinh could not stand up to the powerful Bhatti Rajputs and fled to Amarkot. Amarkot was surrounded by Bhattis. Amarsinh offered his daughter in marriage to Chachikdev and entered into a peace treaty.
Chachikdev had a son named Tejrao. There were two sons born to Tejrao, Jaysinh and Karansinh. Karansinh was very dear to Chachikdev, so he requested that Karansinh be King of Jaisalmer after his death. After Chachikdev's 22-year reign, Karansinh became ruler. It was with disappointment that Jaysinh, the elder son of Tejrao, accepted to serve the Muslim King of Gujarat.
In Samvat 1327, Karansinh died after ruling for 28 years. He was succeeded by his son Laxmansen as King. It was clear that he was not a capable king. Laxmansen was married to a Sodhi queen who ran the administration. The Sodhi queen was assisted by her brothers and a few officers from Amarkot. Laxmansen beheaded them, and their dead bodies were thrown out of the village. As a result of this act, Sardars and brothers dethroned him and crowned his son Punpal as King. Laxmansen had ruled for four years. Punpal was an angry and arrogant king by nature. As a result, he was also dethroned, and in Samvat 1332, his grandson was called from Gujarat and crowned.
Jaysinh had two sons named Mulraj and Ratansinh. Mulraj's son Devraj married the daughter of Soniguru, King of Zalore. There were three sons born to Devraj. Jagan, Shivran and Hamir. Hamir was the bravest of them all. He attacked and captured the state of Mehabo of King Kumpsen.
Hamir had three sons named Jetsinh, Lunkaran and Meru. Around this time, Allaudin waged war on Hindustan. Allaudin's personnel were passing near Jaisalmer after collecting protection money from Multan. When Jetsi's son learned of this, he decided to capture the collection. He disguised himself as Vanjara and left for Panchnad with his troops. He attacked them at an opportune time during the night and killed most of them. Bhattis brought the entire loot to Jaisalmer. Allaudin vowed to avenge Bhattis after those who fled told him about the attack. A war was immediately declared against Bhattis by him. In preparation for sending the army to Jaisalmer, Allaudin camped at Ajmer with his army.
Jetsinh made preparations for the protection of Jaisalmer. For Jaisalmer's defence, he and his two sons remained in the Fort with 5000 soldiers. Mulraj's son Devraj and his son Hamir were positioned outside the Fort to stop the enemy. Devraj and Hamir managed to repel an attack led by Mabubkhan and Adilkhan. For eight years, the Muslim army lay siege to Jaiselmer without success. During this time, King Jetsinh died naturally. The reign of Jetsinh lasted 18 years. After Jetsinh's death, his elder son Mulraj was throned
in Samvat 1350.
As the war dragged on, a rations shortage was experienced in the Jaisalmer fort. Mulraj summoned his commanders for their opinion. Their suggestion was to commit a saka. While this discussion was going on in Jaisalmer, the frustrated enemies left deserting their camp.
During this war, Mabubkhan and Ratansinh, the younger son of Jetsinh, became friends. They fought as true enemies during the daytime and played Shatranj during the evenings. When the enemies left, Ratansinh invited Mabubkhan's brother inside the Fort. When Mebubkhan's brother saw the Fort's poor conditions, like lack of food, he fled Jaisalmer and informed Mabubkhan of the Fort's weak position. Mabubkhan returned and surrounded Jaisalmer. Mulraj reprimanded Ratansinh when he saw the Muslim army return. A decision was made to do the Jauhar and Saka, self-immolation for women, and fight to the death for men.
An arrangement was made to take the elders and children with their families to some safe place. Around 5000 men and women managed to escape in the night, evading the enemy. In the morning, pyres were prepared, and girls, adults and aged women fully dressed as brides started entering the pyre, one after another. In all, 24,000 women entered the pyre.
Bhattis flung open the gates and attacked the enemy fiercely. However, they were outnumbered and fell one by one. Jaiselmer, which for years was unconquerable, was finally defeated. For years after that, the Fort was deserted as there were not enough men or means to repair and reoccupy it.
Before the final battle, Ratansinh handed over his two sons, Gharsi and Kanarsi, to his friend Mabubkhan. Mabubkhan raised both sons with respect, and Brahmins handled their education.
After the defeat at Jaiselmer, the surviving children and elderly who had fled into the desert before the siege settled in Multan (Sindh) and Punjab. The Bhatti Kshatriyas gave up their warrior lifestyles to become farmers and traders.
