It is said that RathorKesav of Kotda had no son. Acharya Shri JaisinghSurienlighted him. He adopted his nephew who was offered to him in a Chhajala, so the childcalledChhajal, and gotra was named Chhajer.

It is also said that Parmar King Jagmal of Sanchor had no son. After the blessings of the Acharya he became father of a son. The name of child was Chhajhad, so gotra was named Chhajed.

A hand-written book written in silver words was there in the library of Yati Shri MohanlaljiMaharaj of Suratnagar. Its name is ‘KalpsutraPrasasti’. It was written in V. 1547. This book was exhibited at the exhibition in the Literary Exhibition held at Ahmadabad. According to it, the pedigree of Aasthanji is as under :-

According to this deedShriUdhram became a very rich person of Khed Nagar. He built the golden Chajja of the temple of Lord Parshvanath, so they named him Chhajed. He also built a temple of Lord Shantinath. The idol of this temple was installed by the Acharya Shri JinpatiSuri. In his family was Zhanzanji. He was a Minister Baged was son of Zhanzanji. Baged was the richest person of Sanchor. He managed a Sangh for Shatrunjaya. Singad was brother of Baged. Shri Singad became Jain Acharya named JineshwarSuri. In the 16th generation was Rajsingh. He was also Minister. Rajsinghji had written ‘Kalpa-Vrakash’ in golden words.

According to ‘NaharLekhSangraha’ the original person of GotraChhajed was Shri Juthil. His son was ChouhanKalu, the Minister of Raja Gadsee.

According to UpkeshgachhPattavliGotraChhajed was created by the Acharya’s of Upkeshgachh. AcharyaShriSidhsuri enlightened Rao KajalRathore at Shivgarh in V. 942 and named his gotraChhajed.

It is also said ‘hat in V.1215 Acharya ManidhariJinchandra’ Suri arrived in GarhSivana at that time RathoreKajal s/o Dhandhal and grandson of Aaspal was residing there. He daily used to go there for listening the discourse Kajal did not believed in astonishments. One day he said to the Acharya, “people believe that gold can be made by chemical proceedings. Is it correct?” Acharya gave his consent, but Kajalrepled that he did not belive unless it is not proved. If you prove it then he will be your disciple and act accordoing to your orders.” Acharya said,” We are Jainmonks, we cannot do anything other than religious work.

When Kajal promised to be J if it is proved then; Acharya agreed to show the megic. Acharya gave counseled powder and said,” If you will drop this powdwe on anything, that will became gold next day morning.”

Kajal dropped the powder on the Chhajas of Jain Temple, Kuldevi temple and his house. Next day astonished to see that all the places where he dropped the powder were of gold.

Kajal went to the Acharya with his father and became Oswal Jain. Acharya named his gotra “Chhahjer.”

According to Jain JattMahodaya some Chhajer settled in village Chamadia and then went elsewhere they named Chamad.

According to Jain SampradayaShiksha few Chhajer started business of leather so named Chamad.

When Chhajer settled in village Runthia and then settla in other places then they named Runthia.

According to ‘NaharLekhSangraha’ the origin person of GotraChhajed was Shri Juthil. His son was ChouhanKalu, the minister of Raja Gadsee.

Kuldevi of Chhajed is Shri Bhuval Mata of Birami.

Acharya Shri JinchandraSuri

His father was ChhajedDeoraj. He was born oa V. 1324. He took Diksha from Acharya Shri JinprabandhSuri and became Acharya in V. 1343. EmperrorKutubdinEbak was impressly with him. Many kings were his devotees. He passed away in V. 1376.

Acharya Shri JinkushalSuri

He was son of Chhajed Minister Jesal. He was born on V. 1337. He renounced the world at the age of 10 years and became Acharya in V. 1377. He was the founder of 21 Gotras of Oswals. According to KhartargachhPattavali he expired in V. 1389.

Acharya Shri JinpadmaSuri

His father was ChhajedAmbdeo. He expired in V. 1400.

Acharya Shri JinchandraSuri

His father was ChhajedKelaha resident of Kusuman (Marwar). He became Acharya in V. 1406 and expired in V. 1414.

Acharya Shri JinbhadraSuri

His father was Shri Dhining of Deoulpur (Mewar). His mother was Khetaldevi. He became Acharya in V. 1474. He established GyanBhandar (Libraries) at many places. He died at Kumbhalner in V. 1514.

Acharya Shri Jineshwar Shri

He was son of ChhajedZanzan. HE became first Acharya in V. 1414 of Begad branch. It was decided that in future the Acharya will be only from the Chhajedgotra born Jain monk and exped in V. 1430. Of Begad branch. It was decided that in future the Acharyas will be only from the Chhajedgotra born Jain monk and expired in V. 1430.

Acharya Shri JinshekharSuri

He became Acharya in V. 1450. When Emperor of Gujrat attacked Mahoba, at that time Mahoba won the battle from his Magical Power. He died in V. 1480.

Acharya Shri JindharmSuri

He became Acharya in V. 1480. He installed many Jain Deities. Maharaval of Jaisalmer was his devotee. Minister Gundutt of Jaisalmer managed Nandi Mohotsav under his guidance.

Achary Shri JinnnchandraSuri

He was very popular in MarwarKachh and Gujrat. He became Acharya in V. 1523 and expired in V. 1559.

Acharya Shri JinchandraSuri

He was son of ChhajedSamrath. His mother was Mooladevi. He travelled all over Rajasthan, Gujrat, and Sindh (Pakistan)

Acharya Shri JingunprabhSuri

He was son of ChhajedNagraj. He was born on 1565. He was a known for his miracles. He died in V. 1655.

Acharya Shri ShobhachandjiMaharaj

He was born in V. 1914. His father was Shri BhagvandasjiChhajer. He got Diksha from Acharya ShriKajorimalji in V. 1927 at Jaipur. He became Acharya in V. 1972, and expired in V. 1983.

ChhajedRaibahadur Seth Lakshmichandji–Kishangarh

He was municipal member of Deragazikhan. He became the Treasurar of Dehra-Ismilekhan. Meantime he looked the work of the Treasuraries of all the municipalities of the Kishangarh State. He remain Honorary Magistrate for 21 years. HE was honoured with the title of ‘Rai-Sahib’ in 1906 and in 1911 at the time title of ‘Rai-Bahadur’ He died in 1912.

ChhajedRaisahibGopichanKishangarh

He was born in V. 1947. He was the son of Raibahadur Seth Lakshichandji. He was a courtier of Kishangarh State. He was honorary Magistrate of Dehra Ismilekhan for 15 years. The Viceroy made him Honorary Counciler of Sent John Ambulance in 1917, He was honoured with the title of ‘Rai-Sahib’ in 1923.

Chhajer Seth Ramchandraji – Sindh

In 1910, when flood of river Sindhu destroyed yhe city Dere Gajikhan, then he helped a lot in pursued by the Government to re-establish the city. He built a very beautiful Jain temple.

Chhjed Shri Balchandji – Indore

He built a beautiful Jain temple of Lord Aadinath at Indore and established Sunder BaiOswalMahila Ashram.

Chhajed Seth Laxmichandji – Kishangarh.

SethKalyanmalji left Kishangarh and Khurja (U.P) and then settled at DeraIsmilekhan. His eldest son was Laxmichandji. He was deputed the treasurer of Dera-Ismilekhan and DEraGajikhan, both. He had been honouraryMagistrate of Dera-Ismilekhan for 21 years Maharaja Kishangarhhonourared him with the title of ‘Shah’. In V. 1963 Government of India honourared him with the title of ‘Raj-Sahib’. At the time of ‘Delhi-Darbar’ in V. 1968 he was awarded the title of ‘Raj-Bahadur’. He built a Dharmshala near Kishangarh railway station. His Son Gopichand was Honorary Magistrate and treasurer. In V. 1979 he was honoured with the title of ‘Raj-Sahib by the Government of India.

Chhajer Seth Ramchandraji – Sindh

In 1910, when flood of river Sindhu destroyed city Demgajikhan, then he helped a lot by pursuading the Government to re-establish the city. He built a very beautiful Jain temple in Sindh.

Chhajed Shri Balchandji – Indore

He built a beautiful Jain temple of Lord Aadinath at Indore and established sunder BaiOswalMahila Ashram.