Banswara

Banswara, a state in the south-west of Rajputana. The surface is hilly, with much timber; it has an area of 1500 sq. m., and is peopled by wild and turbulent Bheels. This state was fearfully oppressed by the Mahrattas, till, in 1818, it passed voluntarily into British protection. Population, 181,000.—The capital, also called Banswara, lies 8 miles W. of the Mahi River. Pop. about 6000.