Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c28.122

v2.c28.122

Sāntal, Sātal, 1488–91.—The eldest son, Santal, born of a female of Bundi, established himself in the north-west corner, on the lands of the Bhattis, and built a fort, which he called Satalmer, about five miles from Pokaran.¹ He was killed in action by a Khan of the Sahariyas (the Saracens of the Indian desert), whom he also slew. His ashes were burnt at Kasma, and an altar was raised over them, where seven of his wives became satis.