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King of Kannoj, Jaichandra died in battle with Shuhabuddin Gori, and Kannoj and surrounding area was under command of king Jaichandra’s son Harishchandra. But because of continue wars with Mugals, Harishchandra’s son Rao Setram and Rao Siha moved to “Khor” (Shamsabad) and then from Khor to Mahue. This village is located in Farukhabad district.
Remains of Rao Siha’s residence are still there and known as “Siha Rao ka Khera”.

On his way to Dwarka, when he was in Pushkar with his army, Brahmins (A holy Hindu  caste) of Bhinmal requested Rao Siha for saving them from Mugal. That time Mugals used to attack from Multan side to rob them. On their request Rao Siha killed Mugal army head and donated Binmal area to Brahmins. After this Rao Siha stayed for some time in Patan (a Solanki Rajput state in Gujrat). Rao Siha reached Pali from Patan. Pali was business hub that time and Paliwal Brahmins were living there. They were also under fear of robbers. On their request Rao Siha took command of Pali to save them from robber castes. Very soon Pali and surrounding area was under command of Rao Siha. Finally Rao Siha established his residence in Pali.

That was beginning of history of Marwar. Rao Siha known as founder of Marwar state. According to inscription found at Bithu village near Pali, Rao Siha died in year 1273.

Rao Siha : 1252 - 1330 (vikram samvant)