Hada Chauhan

The Hadas are a prominent subclan of the Chauhan (Chahamana) Rajput clan. They gave their name to the region of Hadavati or Hadauti, encompassing modern-day Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, and Baran districts in southeastern Rajasthan.

The Hadas trace their lineage to Manik Rai II, a scion of the Chauhans of Nadol, who established a principality at Bambvada in eastern Mewar following Nadol’s defeat by Qutb-ud-din Aibak. A key figure, Hada Raj (also known as Hado), born six generations after Manik Rai II, gave the clan its name. His descendant Deva Hada captured Bundi from the Usra Meenas, aided by a Rana of Mewar, possibly Hammir or his successor.

Later rulers, including Samar Singh and Jait Singh, expanded Hada territory to Kota by defeating local Bhil and Gortribes. The region of Kota is said to have been named in honor of the defeated Bhil chief, Kotia.