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'''Siwana''' is a [[Tehsil]] in [[Barmer district]] in Indian state of [[Rajasthan]], located 151&nbsp;km from [[Barmer, Rajasthan|Barmer]]. The place is known for its fort which is locally known as Gadh Siwana, Gadh means Fort. Siwana have 130 villages. total Population as per 2001 census is 213,648,<ref>http://www.censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Sub_Districts_Master.aspx?state_code=08&district_code=17</ref> 111,155 male and 102,493 female.  
'''Siwana''' is a [[Municipality]] & [[Tehsil]] in [[Balotra district]] in Indian state of [[Rajasthan]], located 151&nbsp;km from [[Barmer, Rajasthan|Barmer]]. The place is known for its fort which is locally known as Gadh Siwana, Gadh means Fort. Siwana contains 130 villages and has a total population of 213,648,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Sub_Districts_Master.aspx?state_code=08&district_code=17 |title=Census of India: Sub-District Details |access-date=5 January 2012 |archive-date=10 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131210195404/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Sub_Districts_Master.aspx?state_code=08&district_code=17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 111,155 male and 102,493 female.


Siwana is nearest city [[Balotra]] 35 km from siwana.
The closest large city to Siwana is [[Balotra]], 35&nbsp;km from Siwana.
[[File:Hinglaj mata mandir.jpg|250px|thumb|Hinglaj mata mandir..]]


== Fort ==
== Fort ==


The ruined Siwana fort (''Gadh Siwana'') is situated on a hilltop. According to bardic tradition, Siwana was established by Vira-narayana, a son of the 11th century [[Paramara]] king [[Bhoja]].<ref>{{cite book |author=Manjit Singh Ahluwalia |title=Muslim Expansion in Rajasthan: The Relations of Delhi Sultanate with Rajasthan, 1206-1526 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fr8tAAAAMAAJ |year=1978 |publisher=Yugantar |page=107 }}</ref>
The ruined '''Siwana fort''' (''Gadh Siwana'') is situated on a hilltop. According to bardic tradition, Siwana was established by Vira-narayana, a son of the 11th century [[Paramara dynasty|Paramara]] king [[Bhoja]].<ref>{{cite book |author=Manjit Singh Ahluwalia |title=Muslim Expansion in Rajasthan: The Relations of Delhi Sultanate with Rajasthan, 1206-1526 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fr8tAAAAMAAJ |year=1978 |publisher=Yugantar |page=107 }}</ref>


In 1308, [[Alauddin Khalji]] of [[Delhi Sultanate]] [[Siege of Siwana|defeated Sitala Deva]], the local ruler. To commemorate Sitala Deva's heroic defence of the fort, an annual fair called the Kalyan Singh Ka Mela is still held within the precincts of the fort in the month of [[Shraavana]] (July-Aug). Later, in the  period 1318-20, Luntiga [[Chauhan]] stormed the fort of Siwana and slaughtered its Muslim garrison. It was later captured by the Rathors of Marwar and remained a part of Marwar till independence of India. Siwana was the capital of Rao [[Chandrasen Rathore]] when he had opposed the Mughal emperor. Siwana was captured by Padshah [[Akbar]] in 1576, but was later restored to Raja [[Udai Singh of Marwar]].{{cn|date=December 2020}}
In 1308, [[Alauddin Khalji]] of [[Delhi Sultanate]] [[Siege of Siwana|defeated Sitala Deva]], the local ruler. To commemorate Sitala Deva's heroic defence of the fort, an annual fair called the Kalyan Singh Ka Mela is still held within the precincts of the fort in the month of [[Shraavana]] (July-Aug). Later, in 1318–20, Luntiga [[Chauhan dynasty|Chauhan]] stormed the fort of Siwana and slaughtered its Muslim garrison. It was later captured by the Rathors of Marwar and remained a part of Marwar until the independence of India. Siwana was the capital of Rao [[Chandrasen Rathore]] when he had opposed the Mughal emperor. Siwana was captured by [[Akbar]] in 1576, but was later restored to Raja [[Udai Singh of Marwar]].{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}


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File:Upstairs to Fort.jpg|View of fort during Upstairs
File:Upstairs to Fort.jpg|View of fort during Upstairs
File:Down View from Fort - Gadh Siwana.jpg|Down View of the village from the fort.
File:Down View from Fort - Gadh Siwana.jpg|Down View of the village from the fort.
File:Lake - Gadh Siwana ( Fort).jpg|Lake - Gadh Siwana ( Fort)
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== Geography ==
==Temple==
The city lies in between mountains of Aravali Ranges on around. The only one of biggest Dam of Barmer district Meli bandh is at 7&nbsp;km from Siwana. The main occupation is farming. Bajra (pearl millet), Moong (greengram), Til (seasamum) & jowar(sorghum) are main Productions in Rainy season. Jeera(Cumin), Erendi(Castor), Mustard & veggies in winter are mainly the yields .
*[[Haldeshwar Mahadev Temple]], popularly known as '''Mini Mount''', is situated in Siwana amidst the [[Aravalli Range|Aravali mountain ranges]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-07-31 |title=सात दुर्गम पहाडिय़ों के पार है भोले का हल्देश्वर धाम {{!}} Faith of devotees in Savane in Haldeshwar Dham |url=https://www.patrika.com/barmer-news/faith-of-devotees-in-savane-in-haldeshwar-dham-3186446 |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}</ref>
*Hinglaj mata mandir
[[File:Hinglaj mata mandir Siwana.jpg|250px|thumb|Hinglaj mata mandir]]


Recently due to exploitation of water and unorganised measures to harvest rainwater the area has a serious water problem.{{fact|date=March 2019}} Siwana is also known for mines producing [[granite]].
== Notable people ==


== Tourism ==
The present MLA of Siwana is [[Hameersingh Bhayal|Hameer Singh Bhayal]] from [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] who defeated Sunil parihar from indefedent.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}. [[Motilal Oswal]], an entrepreneur in the financial services space, was born in the small village of Padru in the Siwana tehsil.<ref>{{cite web |last=Vadukut |first=Sidin |date=2008-11-01 |title=Motilal Oswal {{!}} When everyone knows your name |url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/jYq9ULAx5636uVwDx7zKcJ/Motilal-Oswal--When-everyone-knows-your-name.html |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref>
Hajarat Sultan shah's Dargah (Dantala) It is located 5km away from main city of siwana,
 
Ashapurna temple, It is a large temple made of white marble.
 
Baba Ramdev Temple, It is a temple also made of white marble.
 
Manch Guru Temple,  It is an old samadhi temple lies which has live samadhis of Four great saints who lived there.
 
Bheem Goda, Hinglaj Mata Temple, Ushtradevi and Haldeshwar temples are other attractions near Siwana.
 
Ramdev ji ki beri, kuship, is a Holy place situated between the aravali parvatamala.
 
[[Hinglaj]] Mata temple situated in Than village, 10 km from Siwana city centre of Gandhi Chowk. This is one of the most revered Hinglaj Mata temple in India after Pakistan.{{fact|date=March 2019}}
 
== Administration ==
 
The present MLA of Siwana is [[Hameersingh Bhayal|Hameer Singh Bhayal]] from [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] who defeated Nirmal Daas from Congress.{{fact|date=March 2019}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}{{Balotara district}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Barmer district]]
[[Category:Tehsils of Barmer district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Balotara district]]

Latest revision as of 16:55, 14 December 2025

Siwana
Gadh Siwana (Gadh = Fort)
City
Haldeshwar Mini Mount, in Siwana
Haldeshwar Mini Mount, in Siwana
Siwana is located in Rajasthan
Siwana
Siwana
Location in Rajasthan, India
Siwana is located in India
Siwana
Siwana
Siwana (India)
Coordinates: 25°37′59″N 72°25′0″E / 25.63306°N 72.41667°E / 25.63306; 72.41667
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictBalotra district
Government
 • BodyMunicipality Tehsil and Sub Division
Elevation
184 m (604 ft)
Population
 • Total213,648
Languages
 • OfficialHindi& Marwari [Siwanchi]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
344044
Telephone code+912901
Vehicle registrationRJ-39
Nearest cityBalotra
Lok Sabha constituencyBarmer (Lok Sabha constituency)
Vidhan Sabha constituencySiwana
Civic agencyTEHSIL
Websitewww.siwana.in

Siwana is a Municipality & Tehsil in Balotra district in Indian state of Rajasthan, located 151 km from Barmer. The place is known for its fort which is locally known as Gadh Siwana, Gadh means Fort. Siwana contains 130 villages and has a total population of 213,648,[1] 111,155 male and 102,493 female.

The closest large city to Siwana is Balotra, 35 km from Siwana.

Hinglaj mata mandir..

Fort[edit | edit source]

The ruined Siwana fort (Gadh Siwana) is situated on a hilltop. According to bardic tradition, Siwana was established by Vira-narayana, a son of the 11th century Paramara king Bhoja.[2]

In 1308, Alauddin Khalji of Delhi Sultanate defeated Sitala Deva, the local ruler. To commemorate Sitala Deva's heroic defence of the fort, an annual fair called the Kalyan Singh Ka Mela is still held within the precincts of the fort in the month of Shraavana (July-Aug). Later, in 1318–20, Luntiga Chauhan stormed the fort of Siwana and slaughtered its Muslim garrison. It was later captured by the Rathors of Marwar and remained a part of Marwar until the independence of India. Siwana was the capital of Rao Chandrasen Rathore when he had opposed the Mughal emperor. Siwana was captured by Akbar in 1576, but was later restored to Raja Udai Singh of Marwar.[citation needed]

  • Fort view from below
    Fort view from below
  • View of fort during Upstairs
    View of fort during Upstairs
  • Down View of the village from the fort.
    Down View of the village from the fort.
  • Lake - Gadh Siwana (Fort)
    Lake - Gadh Siwana (Fort)
  • Inside broken portion Gadh Siwana - Fort
    Inside broken portion Gadh Siwana - Fort
  • Entry of Fort from the top of Fort - Gadh Siwana
    Entry of Fort from the top of Fort - Gadh Siwana
  • Down Stairs from the Fort - Gadh Siwana
    Down Stairs from the Fort - Gadh Siwana

Temple[edit | edit source]

Hinglaj mata mandir

Notable people[edit | edit source]

The present MLA of Siwana is Hameer Singh Bhayal from BJP who defeated Sunil parihar from indefedent.[citation needed]. Motilal Oswal, an entrepreneur in the financial services space, was born in the small village of Padru in the Siwana tehsil.[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Census of India: Sub-District Details". Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
  2. ↑ Manjit Singh Ahluwalia (1978). Muslim Expansion in Rajasthan: The Relations of Delhi Sultanate with Rajasthan, 1206-1526. Yugantar. p. 107.
  3. ↑ "सात दुर्गम पहाडिय़ों के पार है भोले का हल्देश्वर धाम | Faith of devotees in Savane in Haldeshwar Dham". Patrika News (in हिन्दी). 31 July 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  4. ↑ Vadukut, Sidin (1 November 2008). "Motilal Oswal | When everyone knows your name". mint. Retrieved 4 March 2022.

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