He belonged to the Kachhwaha Rajput clan who had migrated to Rajputana in the 12th century.

[2] According to the Prithviraj Raso, Pajawan played a role in the battles at Hansi and Nagour, fighting alongside Prithviraj Chauhan, who subsequently appointed Pajawan the governor of Mahoba.

[3] In 1185, Raja Jaichand of Kannauj organised the Swayamvara of his daughter Sanyogita, inviting all the prominent kings and princes to the ceremony, but deliberately avoiding Prithviraj Chauhan.

Furthermore, he placed an earthen statue of Prithviraj at the entrance of the venue, posing him as the doorman.

The pursuing forces of Jaichand then engaged with Pajawan in a fierce battle.