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, after which it is said to be named. The region is drained by the western Banas River and tributaries of the Luni and Sukri rivers. Founded in the early 15th century, Sirohi was the capital of the former princely state of Sirohi, which was merged with Bombay state in 1949 and became part of Rajasthan state in 1950. Corn (maize), pulses, wheat, and oilseeds are among the chief crops of the area; limestone, granite, and marble deposits are worked. The town is an agricultural market and a handicraft-metalwork centre known for its manufacture of knives, daggers, and sword blades. A hospital and a government college affiliated with the University of Rajasthan are located there. Pop. (1981) town, 23,903.