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{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)Asirgarh and the country surrounding it were held by a family of Rajputs known as the Tak
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)Tak . From 9th to 12th century north of district was included in Ponwar Kingdom of Dhar while Asirgarh and surrounding country was held by a family of Rajputs known as Tak. They dominated the Nimar till the beginning of the 13th century , when they were superseded by chiefs of the Tomar clan and later by Chauhan clan of Rajputs.
Bardic tradions mention that for was occupied by Chauhan Rajputs. Further, Firishta mentions that for was built by Asha Ahir in 1370 A.D. but this is fictitious story narrated by the author . As regards the origin of the name ' Asir ' might have been used for an impregnable height and prison.
Gauli kings , except the rather shaky story of Asa Ahir , the eponymous chief of Asirgarh , spoken of by Ferishtah.