Barhath (Devnagari: बारहठ; IAST: Bārahaṭha) (spelled variously as Barhat, Bareth) is an honorific title of the Charans.
[1] The title was given to prominent Charans who displayed bravery in war and occupied significant positions in the royal courts in medieval India.
The title 'Barhath' is a synonym of the older term 'Prolpat' or 'Paulpat' which also means 'Guardian of the Gate'.
They were described as 'the guardians of Rajput codes of conduct whose poetry and history defined valour, loyalty, and honour'.
[7][8] Barhath, a title given to trusted Carans who, during times of siege, stood at the main gates (paul) of forts and were the first to fight and give their lives in its defense.