On 11 December 1818 Jaisalmer became a British protectorate in the Rajputana Agency. Traditionally, the main source of income for the kingdom was levies on caravans, but the economy was heavily affected when Bombay emerged as a major port and sea trade replaced the traditional land routes.
Even the bark, having an astringent, bitter taste, was reportedly eaten during the severe famines of 1899 and 1939.
Even the bark, having an astringent, bitter taste, was reportedly eaten during the severe famines of 1899 and 1939.
This promises to transform the local economy, which has long suffered from the harshness of the desert. The government of India initiated departmental exploration for oil in 1955 and 1956 in the Jaisalmer area, Oil India Limited discovered natural gas in 1988 in the Jaisalmer basin.
This promises to transform the local economy, which has long suffered from the harshness of the desert. The government of India initiated departmental exploration for oil in 1955 and 1956 in the Jaisalmer area, Oil India Limited discovered natural gas in 1988 in the Jaisalmer basin.
Wells that successfully bear sweet water attract nearby settlement, but are difficult to dig, possibly claiming the lives of the well-diggers. According to 1980 housing census, Pakistan had 241,326 housing units of one or two very small rooms.
This promises to transform the local economy, which has long suffered from the harshness of the desert. The government of India initiated departmental exploration for oil in 1955 and 1956 in the Jaisalmer area, Oil India Limited discovered natural gas in 1988 in the Jaisalmer basin.
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