ANNUAL REPORT 2008-09 Step to sustainable development 7 SOCIETY TO UPLIFT RURAL ECONOMY (SURE) Gurudwara Road, Post Box No. 29 Barmer (Rajasthan) 344 001 Phone : 02982-230801/231103, Email:
[email protected] I. Historical Background II. Development Indicators of Barmer III. Challenges IV. Areas of Intervention Rural Livelihood Disaster Management and Ensuring Water Security Empowerment of women and community Education Health Advocacy Mainstreaming Disability Training and workshops V. Partners VI. SURE Record and facts 2 Historical Background A far important kingdoms flourished at various times and many places in the district which are unimportant today were centres of great activity in Barmer district. These include Khed (near Balotra), Kiradu (near Barmer) , Siwana, Pachpadra, Jasol, Tilwara, Sheo and Mallani. When the Panwars (Parmaras ) captured Mandor, they later brought Siwana, Sheo, 36 of expedition of Mahmud of Ghazani, The Pratihars, Solankis, Parmaras and Guhils held the area of Mallani, Khed, Siwana and Kiradu. Pachpadra was at first in the hands of the Panwars, but later it was occupied by the Chouhans and the the Guhils. The same was the case with Sheo and Mallani. Many scholars state that the Pargana of Mallani derived its name from the Malli, Malloi or Malava clan. Other historian conclude that the place was called Mallani after Mallinath. Rao Siha : founder of Rathore clan in this area conquered Khed and planted the " Standard of the Rathores amidst the sand hills of the Luni in 1212 AD." This area was regained by Pratap Singh (Guhil) and Rao Asthan ( Rathore) respectively later on Rao Dhuhar succeeded his father Asthan and after the death of Dhuhar in 1309, Raypal succeeded him.