Sankhla

The Sankhlas are a sub-clan of the Paramar, noted for ruling the Janglu region (modern western Rajasthan). After the decline of the Shakambhari-Ajmer Chauhans, a Sankhla chief Rai Singh (Rai-Si), son of Mahipal, seized Janglufrom the Chauhans around the 13th century. This marked the establishment of the Sankhlas of Janglu, distinct from the Runecha branch of Marwar.

Their control extended to Roon (Runa), and they bore the title ‘Rana’.