Banswara (Beautiful Rajasthan)

Rajasthan .. when we hear this word the picture created in our mind is Great Thar Desert, sandy, dry and scorched. But Rajsthan has some beautiful parts also..yes its Banswara. Let me tell u something about this place...

History - The Banswara district forms eastern part of the region known as Vagad or Vagwar. The district was formerly a princely state ruled by the Maharavals. It is said that a Bhil ruler Bansia ruled over it and Banswara was named after his name. Bansia was defeated and killed by Jagmal Singh who became the first Maharaval of the princely state.

It is also named so because of the bamboos (Bans) which were found in abundance in the forests. In 1913 some bhils revolted under the headship of a social reformer Govindgiri and Punja which was suppressed in November, 1913. Hundreds of Bhils were shot dead at the Mangarh hillock where they were holding a peaceful meeting. The event is also known as the Mini Jalianwala Bagh massacre. The place has become sacred and is better known as the Mangarh Dham.

Banswara is known as Cherrapunji of Rajasthan

Imp Places to visit
1. Water Falls- Yes.. water falls in Rajasthan- Surwaniya water fall and Jua Water Fall
2. Rivers and Dams - Mahi Dam on Mahi river And Kakdi river flowing from mid of the city.
3.Bharama temple- Everyone know that there is only 1 Bhrama temple that is in Pushkar but no a Bhrama Temple is also there in banswara..
4.Historic Places- Arthuna Samll Village having very old build temples with beautiful arcitecture.
And many more ...

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