Hada Chauhan

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Hada are a branch of the Chauhan Rajputs. They live in Hadoti and it is claimed they ruled the states of Bundi, Jhalawar and Kota. [1]

History

Hada Chauhans conquered Asir in times of Ashtipal Chauhan, Asir was lost to raids of Mahmud Gazni. Chandkarn was son of Asthipal and his sons Hamirdeo and Gambhir Chauhan were generals of Prithviraj Chauhan. Hamirgarh at Ranthambor was amongst the regional dominating powers before It was later overrun by the armies of Alauddin Khilji. [2] [ need quotation to verify ]

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References

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