Tonk
State: Rajasthan (RJ) Statehood: 26 January 1950 10158 Views
Tonk is a district located in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is situated in the eastern part of the state and is known for its historical and cultural significance. The district headquarters is also named Tonk and is a vibrant city with a rich heritage.
Tonk district is known for its architectural wonders, including the Jama Masjid, which is a magnificent mosque built with red sandstone and adorned with intricate carvings. Another notable attraction is the Sunehri Kothi, a golden mansion that showcases a blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles.
List of Chief Ministers of Rajasthan
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haribhau Upadhyaya | 24 March 1952 to 31 October 1956 |
| 2 | Heera Lal Shastri | 7 April 1949 to 5 January 1951 |
| 3 | C. S. Venkatachari | 6 January 1951 to 25 April 1951 |
| 4 | Jai Narayan Vyas | 26 April 1951 to 3 March 1952 |
| 5 | Tika Ram Paliwal | 3 March 1952 to 31 October 1952 |
| 6 | Jai Narayan Vyas | 1 November 1952 to 12 November 1954 |
| 7 | Mohan Lal Sukhadia | 13 November 1954 to 11 April 1957 |
| 8 | Mohan Lal Sukhadia | 11 April 1957 to 11 March 1962 |
| 9 | Mohan Lal Sukhadia | 12 March 1962 to 13 March 1967 |
| 10 | *President Rule* | 13 March 1967 to 26 April 1967 |
| 11 | Mohan Lal Sukhadia | 26 April 1967 to 9 July 1971 |
| 12 | Barkatullah Khan | 9 July 1971 to 11 October 1973 |
| 13 | Hari Dev Joshi | 11 October 1973 to 29 April 1977 |
| 14 | *President Rule* | 29 April 1977 to 22 June 1977 |
| 15 | Bhairon Singh Shekhawat | 22 June 1977 to 16 February 1980 |
| 16 | *President Rule* | 16 February 1980 to 6 June 1980 |
| 17 | Jagannath Pahadia | 6 June 1980 to 13 July 1981 |
| 18 | Shiv Charan Mathur | 14 July 1981 to 23 February 1985 |
| 19 | Hira Lal Devpura | 23 February 1985 to 10 March 1985 |
| 20 | Hari Dev Joshi | 10 March 1985 to 20 January 1988 |
| 21 | Shiv Charan Mathur | 20 January 1988 to 4 December 1989 |
| 22 | Hari Dev Joshi | 4 December 1989 to 4 March 1990 |
| 23 | Bhairon Singh Shekhawat | 4 March 1990 to 15 December 1992 |
| 24 | *President Rule* | 15 December 1992 to 4 December 1993 |
| 25 | Bhairon Singh Shekhawat | 4 December 1993 to 29 November 1998 |
| 26 | Ashok Gehlot | 1 December 1998 to 8 December 2003 |
| 27 | Vasundhara Raje | 8 December 2003 to 11 December 2008 |
| 28 | Ashok Gehlot | 12 December 2008 to 13 December 2013 |
| 29 | Vasundhara Raje | 13 December 2013 to 16 December 2018 |
| 30 | Ashok Gehlot | 17 December 2018 to Incumbent |