Rao Chatra Sal was trusted by the crown prince Dara Shikoh with the imperial governorship of Delhi ,a rare privilege for a Hindu.

He also served as a foster brother to princess Jahanara, Shah Jahan's eldest daughter, with whom he shared a close friendship.

[1] He remained loyal to the emperor Shah Jahan and his heir apparent Dara Shikoh during the War of Succession against Aurangzeb, despite temptations and threats from the latter.

Maharao Chatra Sal being the head commander general died fighting while leading his loyal Hada Rajput troops[2] in the Battle of Samugarh in the year 1658 along with his youngest son Kunwar Bharat Singh, members of the Kota family and several other clansmen and his own family members.

[4] She was the mother of his eldest son, Maharao Bhao Singh (1658 – 1681), who succeeded his father to the throne of Bundi.