Thar

In the desert around Jaisalmer, windblown dunes alternate with hard plains and low rocky ground. Rainfall is slight and varies greatly from year to year, supporting grasses and thorny trees adapted to the dry climate. Herding communities moved their animals across this landscape, drawing water from wells and making use of grazing after rain. Desert routes also carried traders between the Bhati kingdom of Jaisalmer and lands beyond its sandy borders.