the people of the Marwar region, the Marwari was noted for its loyalty and bravery in battle. The breed deteriorated in the 1930s, when poor management practices resulted in a reduction of the breeding stock, but today has regained some of its popularity The rulers of Marwar and the Rajput cavalry were the traditional breeders of the Marwari. The Rathores were forced from their Kingdom of Kanauj in 1193, and withdrew into the Great Indian and Thar Deserts. The Marwari was vital to their survival, and during the 12th century they followed strict selective breeding processes, keeping the finest stallions for the use of their subjects. Position in Rajasthan politics The royal family has a unique and special palace in Rajasthan politics. They have a continuing place in the ruling of Marwar and not only Marwar, but the whole Rajasthan. The last ruler of lashman nagar, nathuram ji maderna was the last landlord of lashman nagar. His son parasram maderna had made the maderna family one of the most top number ranking political family of Rajasthan. Membership of Legislature 1957 - 1962 - Member, Second Rajasthan Legislative Assembly 1962 - 1967 - Member, Third Rajasthan Legislative Assembly 1967 - 1972 - Member, Fourth Rajasthan Legislative Assembly 1972 - 1977 - Member, Fifth Rajasthan Legislative Assembly 1977 - 1980 - Member, Sixth Rajasthan Legislative Assembly 1980 - 1985 - Member, Seventh Rajasthan Legislative Assembly 1990 - 1992 - Member, Ninth Rajasthan Legislative Assembly 1993 - 1998 - Member, Tenth Rajasthan Legislative Assembly 1998 - 2003 - Member, Eleventh Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Positions held 1953 - 1956 - Sarpanch, Village - Chadi, District -Jodhpur 1957 - 1962 - Member of PAC and Estimates Committee 1961 - 1962 - 1987 - 1990 - Chairman, Central Cooperative Bank Ltd, Jodhpur 1962 - 1966 - Dy. Minister, Deptt of General Administration 1966 - 1977 - Minister Deptt of GAD, Revenue, Panchayat Raj, Cooperative, Forest, Colonization, Rehabilitation, Flood, Famine, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Community Development, Local Bodies and Sheep & Wool, Government of Rajasthan 1974 - 1977 - Dy. Leader of INC Party in the Assembly 1977 - 1978, Feb'1979 - Aug'1979, and 1993–1998, Leader of Opposition, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly 1980 - 1981 - Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation 1981 - 1982 - Minister, Deptt of Irrigation, PHED, Revenue, Land Reforms, Energy, and Flood & Famine, Government of Rajasthan 1981 - 1985 - Member, Syndicate, Jodhpur University