Siwana

An ancient fort in the Barmer district, Siwana served as the capital for Chandrasen after the fall of Jodhpur. It was known as an impregnable refuge for the Rathores in times of distress.

Detailed Historical Chronicle

Siwana, situated in the rugged terrain of the Haldeshwar range, has functioned as a critical strategic bastion for centuries. Originally established by the Paramaras, it transitioned into the hands of the Sonigara Chauhans in the early 14th century, most notably recorded during the siege by Alauddin Khilji in 1308. Following the consolidation of the Rathore power in Marwar, Siwana became an essential *Thikana* of the Jodhpur State. It is historically celebrated as a place of refuge for the Rathore rulers, specifically Rao Chandrasen during his resistance against the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Administratively, it was organized as a *Pargana* containing 84 villages, maintaining a distinct military-administrative role until the integration of Rajasthan in 1949.