Marwar was ruled by Rathores for centuries, current Rathore rule was established in year 1226 AD. Rathore arise from the Sanskrit word Rastrakoot .Ranbanka Rathores proudly carried their legacy till date by showing courage, chivalry and bravery at various points of time in history and even today they are maintaining the highest standards of Rajput culture.
Various theories have been proposed about their origin like :-
- Bhatoun ki Pothiyan states them to be son of Hirankashyap
- Dayaldas in book states them to be Suryavanshi
- Prathvi Raj Raso states them to be from Kanuj
