The Historical Thar Desert of India

Desert was a ‘no-go area’ and the interactions with it were only to curb contain rebelling forces. This article is an attempt understand contours history of Thar Rajasthan explore features that have kept various desert states (Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner etc.) their populace sustaining in this region throughout ages, even when had scarce water resources intense huge extensive dunes. Through political control dynasts social organisation intact which ensured regular incomes for respective dynasties. participation actors dry hot evolved as massive trade emporium. The activities imperial centres agriculturally devoid zone. In harsh environmental conditions, limited means, objects, settlers able create economy sustained effectively. build by them not allowed foundation formation states, also continuation expansion over centuries. continuity Rajput sufficient indicators fact nourishing all efficiently. Received: 2 May 2021 / Accepted: 15 June Published: 8 July