British Raj, the Banjaras began styling themselves as Chauhan and Rathor Rajputs. Princely states The various cadet branches of the Rathore clan gradually spread to encompass all of Marwar and later founded states in Central India and Gujarat. The Marwar Royal family is considered the head house of Rathores. At the time of India's independence in 1947, the princely states ruled by various branches of the Rathore clan included: Jodhpur (Marwar) in present-day Rajasthan, founded in 1226 by Rao Siha. Bikaner in present-day Rajasthan, founded in 1465 by Rao Bikaji (son of Rao Jodha). Kishangarh in present-day Rajasthan, founded in 1611 by Maharaja Kishan Singh. Idar in present-day Gujarat, founded in 1729 by Rao Anand Singh. Ratlam in present-day Madhya Pradesh, founded in 1651 by Maharaja Ratan Singh. Jhabua in present-day Madhya Pradesh, founded in 1584 by Raja Keshav Das. Sitamau in present-day Madhya Pradesh, founded 1701 by Raja Kesho Das. Sailana in present-day Madhya Pradesh, founded in 1730 by Raja Jai Singh. Alirajpur in present-day Madhya Pradesh, founded in 1437 by Raja Anand Deo. Notes References Further reading Rajput clans of Rajasthan Rajput clans of Uttar Pradesh Rajput clans of Madhya Pradesh