[1] Chhatrasal was born at Kachar Kachnai in Tikamgarh, in a Bundela Rajput family on 4 May 1649, to Champat Rai and Sarandha.

Chhatrasal raised the banner of revolt against the Mughals in Bundelkhand at the age of 22, with an army of 5 horsemen and 25 swordsmen, in 1671.

Chhatrasal made several attempts to ask Baji Rao I, the Peshwa of Maratha Empire, for help.

Bangash, who was surprised by the sudden involvement of the Marathas, sent several letters to the Mughal emperor for aid, however upon being denied any help he started negotiations with Chhatrasal and Bajirao.

Chhatrasal rewarded the Peshwa with large tracts of lands and diamond mines in Bundelkhand which helped the Marathas to gain access to Central and North India.

He also defeated Aurangzeb[5][6] Peshwa Baji Rao's second wife Mastani was Chhatrasal's daughter born from his concubine Ruhani Begum.