Rajasthan is also known for its different regional names along with the variation in its land. In ancient and medieval period, different parts Rajasthan were famous for their specific regional identity. For example, Ganganagar and its neighboring area was known as Yauddheya. The neighbouring area of Nagaur was famous as Ahichchatrapur, Jodhpur – Pali area was called Gujratra, Jaisalmer and its related areas were famous by the name of Valla or Dungal or Maad.
In the same way, Jalore and its neighbouring region was named Swarnagiri, Abu and related area as Chandravati, Udaipur and related parts of Chittorgarh were famous as Shiv or Medpat or Mewar. The area of Dungarpur and Banswara was called Vagar, the region of Alwar was called Kuru, Bharatpur, Dholpur.
Karauli region was called Shoorsen or Brijbhumi. The area of Kota – Bundi was Known as Hadoti, Alwar – Jaipur area was known as Bairath estate, Bikaner and Jodhpur area was called Jangal, Sambhar and neighbouring area was famous as Shakambhari and the area of Dausa and Tonk was known as Dhundhar.
