Pali has a total population of 2,30,075 and ranks 73rd in terms of Hindi speakers. Highest employment in Pali is in Textile industry, Crafts sector, Agriculture sector, Food industry, Electronic industry and in the Cosmetics industry. Out of the entire workforce, 39% are employed in the above mentioned Industrial segment, 57% in the agriculture sector and remaining 4% are Household workers. Pali is a good agricultural belt because of Luni River, Jawai Dam and Sardar Dam. The city is situated at 212 meters above the sea level. The history of Pali goes back to the pre-historic period. During the early historic time, this region goes back to Kushana period around 120 CE. Kanishka had conquered Rohat and Jaitaran area of Pali district. After the Islamic invasions on India, this region was concentrated by Rajput rulers from all over India. During the period from 10th to 15th century, boundaries of Pali extended adjoining Mewar, Godwad and Marwar. After the defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan, against Mohammed Gauri, the Rajput power of the area was disintegrated. Godwad area of Pali became the subject of the then ruler of Mewar, Maharana Kumbha. But Pali city was ruled by Brahmin rulers with the patronage of neighboring Rajput rulers. Under British era in India in 1857, various Thakurs of Pali under the stewardship of Thakur of Auwa fought against the British rule. Auwa fort was surrounded by the British army and then conflicts lasted many days.
