Bhilwara widely known as “Textile City of India” and is a famous industrial hub in Rajasthan. The history of Bhilwara is about 900 years old and the city assumed its title as a Textile City ('वस्त्रनगरी') of India way back in 1961, when first unit to manufacture synthetic yarn was setup in the city.

In Indian mythology, Bhilwara finds mention in Mahabharata where Arjuna, while going to Dwarika with all Gopis, is said to have fought here during the Mahabharata period. Bhilwara’s cultural history can be traced back to the Nagar Brahmins mentioned in the Skanda Purana.

According to substantiation the present Bhilwara city had a mint where coins known as ‘BHILADI’ were minted and from this denomination was derived the name of district. The oldest part of this town was setup in the middle of the 11th century by building a Shiva Temple that still exists today and is known as the ‘Bada Mandir’ or ‘Jataun Ka Mandir’. The area that is now known as Purana Bhilwara or Bhilwara Gaon (Junawas).



In ancient times Bhilwara district was a part of Guhil & Chauhan Rajput Kingdom. After merger of Mewar State & Shahpura Thikana into Rajasthan Bhilwara district was constituted with Banera & Badnore chief ship of Mewar State and merger of Mandalgarh & Shahpura Riyasat (Thikana) the district came into existence in 1949. Mandalgarh, Mandal, Pur & Sanganer places of the district were used a defence Chowkis during the time of Mughal attacks. In 1858, a fierce battle was fought at the sanganer village in bhilwara, between renewed revolutionist Tantya Tope and the British.



Over the years it has emerged out as the TEXTILE CITY of Rajasthan. Now days, Bhilwara is famous for its Textile & Mineral industries and better known as the Textile City of the country. There are more than 850 manufacturing units in the town.  “Feel Proud to be BHILWARIAN”

Awesome & Interesting Fact :)  * Bhilwara occupies the first position in Asia for the number of registered private four-wheeler motor vehicles. * Apart from being the 7th largest city of the state of Rajasthan, it’s the 3rd best city to top the Chartered Accountancy Examination in India

Source: District Administration Bhilwara

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