Marwar state history

Marwar state history

The Marwar region of Rajasthan consists of five major districts of south-western part of this desert state. These districts are Jodhpur, Nagaur, Barmer, Jalore and Pali. The center of affairs is Jodhpur, also called Sun City.

Suryavanshi Rathod Rajput dynasty was ruled by Jodhpur for centuries. Most areas of Marwar are sandy plains and deserts. After independence, Marwar State became part of the Indian Union. Currently, the capital of Jodhpur-Marwar is the second largest city of Rajasthan after Jaipur.

The predecessors of Mandor and Jodhpur Rajputana are the old and new capitals of the Marwar state. During his era, Rao Jodha made Jodhpur his capital after going out of Mandor with strategic reasons prevailing during his era.

The Marwar was ruled by Rathore for centuries, and the present Rathore government was established in the year 1226 AD. Ranbanka Rathod has given his legacy proudly till today, showing courage, admiration and bravery at various points in history and even today he has maintained the highest standards of Rajput culture.

The Rathore dynasty expanded their areas while covering the largest area of ​​the Rajputana state. The then Bikaner state was also under Bika Rathore; A branch of the main Rathore clan Compared to the Jaipur, Mewar, or Shekhawati area, the Rathore regime was covering a large portion of the entire Thar desert and the sandy planes of the present state of Rajasthan. Although it was divided into power centers i.e. Jodhpur-Marwar and Bikaner-Jungtaladesh. naagnechi mata is the total DEVI of all Rathors.

Rathore rulers have built many magnificent fortresses and palaces in the Marwar area, known as the glory of Mehrangarh Fort Marwar. The beautiful Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the largest residential buildings in the world. The present royal family of Marwar lives in Umaid Bhawan Mahal.

Rajpurohit, Rabaris or Raikas, Langas, Mangiyar, and Kalbelia are some of the important communities of Marwar; He has contributed to the culture, language, and music of this region.

Maharaja Gaj Singh (Current titular head of Marwar)

The other famous Rathore warriors of Marwar are Durgadas Rathore, Amar Singh Rathore, and Jaimal Rathore.

Yuvraj Shivraj Singh of Jodhpur, Olympian Rajyavardhan Singh Rathod, and fashion designer Raghuvendra Rathore are famous Rathore of the new generation from Marwar.
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