Sadaji Harpalot was a 15th-century Rajpurohit warrior and jagirdar of Badli and Kelawa in Marwar. He was the son of Harpalji, the elder son of Bijadji Rajpurohit of Badli. Known for his bravery, loyalty, and martial commitment to protecting the honor of the cow and dharma, Sadaji played a significant role in regional conflicts of the period, especially in the struggle against the Khanzadas of Nagaur.

As the heir to Harpalji, Sadaji held control over the Badli and Kelawa jagirs. From a young age, he gained a reputation for fearlessness and strong resistance against hostile forces. He is remembered for confronting the Kelan Bhatis on three separate occasions in defense of cattle and dharma. During these encounters, he sustained injuries, including the loss of a toe, which became a symbol of his sacrifice and resolve.

In one notable incident, while traveling near Kirde village, Sadaji was ambushed and surrounded by Bhati forces. They demanded horses and ransom in exchange for his release. Before negotiations could proceed, his brother Rudraji arrived with reinforcements and successfully repelled the attackers, rescuing Sadaji from captivity. This episode further elevated his stature as a resilient and fortunate warrior.

In Vikram Samvat 1457 (1400 CE), a fierce battle was fought between Rao Chunda of Marwar and the Khanzadas of Nagaur. Sadaji Harpalot participated as one of the prominent commanders under Rao Chunda’s leadership. Fighting in Kelawa, Sadaji displayed unmatched valor and engaged the enemy with such ferocity that his contribution was instrumental in securing a Marwar victory. However, he attained martyrdom on the battlefield, sacrificing his life for the cause.

Following his martyrdom, seven women committed sati in honor of Sadaji’s sacrifice—four in Badli and three in Kelawa. These acts of ritual self-immolation were seen as the highest form of devotion and reverence for a fallen warrior in Rajput custom. His cremation took place in Badli, where a cenotaph (chhatri) was erected to commemorate his sacrifice.

Sadaji Harpalot is remembered through oral traditions, folk songs, and dohas that extol his bravery and moral strength. His cenotaph remains a site of cultural and ancestral reverence for his descendants and the broader Rajpurohit community of western Rajasthan.

• Tinwari Thikana ki Khyat

• Bahi of Badli Jagir
•  Sati Inscriptions