Sojat

Sojat is a city, a municipality and Tehsil headquarters in Pali district of Rajasthan state. Sojat is the main henna ("Mehandi") producing area of India where over 90% of the country's annual production takes place.

History

Sojat city of marwar region (Jodhpur empire), is situated on the left bank of the Sukri River, in Pali district India. It was earlier (in the ancient times) known as Tamravati nagri. There is also a large and famous fort situated on top of one of the hillocks. The fort has a big reservoir and several temples like Sejal Mata, Chaturbhuj and so on. There is also an old temple of Chamunda Mata situated on top of one of the hillocks.

Indian independence movement

The "Freedom fighters" of "indian Independence movement"from Sojat were late Haribhai kinkar, Yashwant rai "ruchir", and Mithalal "kaka" etc.

Geography

Sojat is located at 25°55′N 73°40′E / 25.92°N 73.67°E / 25.92; 73.67. It has an average elevation of 257 metres (843 feet). The whole region lies on the way of "Aravali hills range" which is the oldest hill range in india.