BASARNWARA - THE CITY OF A HUNDRED ISLANDS

Banswara gets its name from the ‘bans’ or bamboo trees that once grew here in abundance. It is dominated by Bhil tribals (popularly known as the bowmen of Rajasthan) who make up more than half the total population of the region. History states that Banswara was ruled by a Bhil ruler named Bansia or Wasna and the place derived its name from him. Bansai was defeated by Jagmal Singh who crowned himself Banswara’s first Maharaval.

The district is a mix of different geographies with fertile plains of maize, wheat, rice, cotton soya bean and gram covering the entire central and western regions, while the Aravallis range makes up the eastern side. The rich teak forests and mango, khajur (date) and mahua trees are home to diverse wildlife. The archaeological significance of Arthuna has made it one of the prime attractions of Banswara.

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