The Maharawal of Jaisalmer is the lineal descendant of Krishna and belongs to the Bhati branch of the Yadava clan of Rajputs.[3][4] His family possesses a chhatra, or umbrella, called Meghadambar, which is believed to have been presented by Indra, the King of the Devas, to Krishna.[5][6].According to tradition, this chhatra was held over Krishna while he reigned in Dvārakā, and ever since, it has been similarly employed by the Maharawal.[6][7] The Maharawal is therefore styled Chhatrala Yadupati.[7][8]
