Bhatiyaniji Kalyan Deiji of Jaisalmer Rao Satal (reigned 6 April 1489–13 March 1492) was a late 15th-century Rathore Rajput ruler of the Kingdom of Marwar.
Rao Satal saved the girls and personally escorted them to their village, but he succumbed to his wounds and died that night.
[3] At sunset, on the appointed day, young married girls make their way to the local potter’s home to get an earthen pot, which is riddled with holes.
The riddled pot symbolises the head of Gudhla Khan and the festival acknowledges the long-dead king who lost his life in the protection of his subjects.
[5][6] On hearing the sad news of Rao Satal's death at Pipar village all of his queens committed sati.