Sirohi

India
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Sirohi, town, southwestern Rajasthan state, northwestern India. It is situated in a tract broken by hills and rocky ranges and stands on the western slopes of Sarawan Hill (for which it is said to be named) in the Aravalli Range. Sirohi was founded in the early 15th century and was the capital of the princely state of Sirohi. After India gained its independence in 1947, the princely state was initially merged with what was then Bombay state in 1949. It became part of Rajasthan state in 1950. The modern-day town is an agricultural market and a handicraft-metalwork centre known for ...(100 of 170 words)