Idar is a town in Sabarkantha district located in northern Gujarat, India. Recorded in epic history, this town was ruled by the Bhil tribe and descendants of Maitraka of Vallabhi, with its history traced back to the 7th century. The region was ruled by Rajput clans. Initially, Parihar Rajput refounded Idar and ruled until its chief died in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192. It was then ruled by a Koli cheiftan named Hathi Sora, who was succeeded by his son Samalio. The latter was killed by prince from the Rathod clan, namely Sonangji, who occupied it, and became the founder of the Rao dynasty which ruled there for several generations. After numerous changes of fortune and many struggles with the Muslims rulers of Gujarat, the Rao rulers left Idar. In 1728, they were succeeded by the Rath