Rao Surtan Deora

Rao Surtan Singh Deora (r. 1572–1610) was the Deora Chauhan ruler of the small chieftaincy of Sirohi bordering western Mewar in present-day Rajasthan from the year 1572 until his death he was the adopted son of Rao Man Singh II. He was coronated at the age of 12.Rao Surtan stayed hostile to the ruling foreign powers in India. He was well known for defending Sirohi from the Mughal Empire. He secured his position after an initial succession dispute and spent his reign defending Sirohi’s autonomy, overseeing public works, and maintaining traditional feudal grants.