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| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District(s) | Sirohi |
| Population | 35,531 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 321 m (1,053 ft) |
Sirohi is a city in southern Rajasthan state in western India. It is the administrative headquarters of Sirohi District, and was formerly the capital of the princely state of the same name. Nearest railway station to Sirohi is Sirohi Road station.
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Geography
Sirohi is located at 24°53′06″N 72°51′45″E / 24.885°N 72.8625°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 321 metres (1053 ft).
History
In 1405, Rao Sobhaji founded the town of Shivpuri on the western slope of Siranwa Hill. Shivpuri today lies in ruins. In 1425, his son and successor, Sehastramal (or Sahastramal, Sehastramal), founded a fortress on the eastern slope of the same hill, which became his capital and grew into the present-day town of Sirohi.
During the early years of the 19th century, Sirohi suffered much from wars with Jodhpur and the Meena hill tribes of the area. The protection of the British was sought in 1817; the pretensions of Jodhpur to suzerainty over Sirohi were disallowed, and in 1823 a treaty was concluded with the British government. Sirohi became a self-governing princely state within British India, and part of the Rajputana Agency.
For services rendered during the Revolt of 1857, the Rao received a remission of half his tribute. The state was traversed by the Rajputana Railway in the 19th century, and a station was built at Abu Road, 28 miles south of the town of Sirohi. Rao Keshri Singh (ruled 1875-1920) and his successors were granted the title Maharao (equivalent to Maharaja) in 1889.
In 1901 the population of the town Sirohi was 5651.
The state manufactured sword-blades and other weapons, but little else. In 1901 the gross revenue of the state was approximately Rs 28,000, and the tribute to the British Raj was set at a mere Rs 450. The Crosthwaite Hospital was opened by Sir Robert Crosthwaite in December 1897.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Sirohi had a population of 35,531. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sirohi has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 54%. In Sirohi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Places to see
- Sarneshwar temple
- Temple street
- Ambeshwarji temple
- Fort of Sirohi (Kesar Villa palace)
- Pavapuri (temple of Jainism)
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sirohi
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
External links
Sources and references
"Sirohi". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911.- WorldStatesmen- Indian princely states- also shows the state's flag
See also
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