Banswara is a city in Banswara District in south Rajasthan in India. Banswara princely state was founded by Maharawal Jagmal Singh. It is named for the "bans" or bamboo forests in the area. It is also known as 'City of Hundred Islands', due to presence of numerous islands in the Mahi River, which flows through Banswara. Banswara is one of the most beautiful city in rajasthan. The city is totally surrounded by the beautiful range of mountains and there are some ancient temples which are situated on the peaks of those mountains for instance the Madareshvar Temple is one of the most famous temple in the city. Banswara is located at 2333N 7427E / 23.55N 74.45E / 23.55; 74.45. It has an average elevation of 302metres (990ft). District Banswara is situated in the southern - most part of Rajasthan. It has an area of 5037 square kilometre and lies between 23.11 N to 23.56 N latitudes and 73.58 E to 74.49 E. longitudes.It is bounded on the north by Dhariawad tehsil of Udaipur...
