Marwar the largest kingdom in Rajputana was established in 6th
century. The 2 state spread over
91124 km has 22 Parganas. Based on available old records from 1657 AD onwards,
administrative and census reports and maps, the tenancy system, land use and agriculture
of erstwhile Marwar State has been assessed. Abolition of Jagirs and development
of land tenure and land reforms are highlighted. Marwar State map of 1939 was
digitized and map showing parganas and villages of different legal status has
been prepared. Historical development in land use, irrigation and cropping
system are worked out and mapped by analyzing data from 1900-01 to 2009-10.