Rao Duda built a palace, temple of Chaturbhuj Ji and Dudasar Pond.

When Maldev Rathore became the King of Marwar, he expanded his territory and annexed Merta from Viramdeo Mertiya.

[6] Merta-Estate was soon merged with Jodhpur State and Jaimal's 14 sons were given small principalities nearby.

Merta was distributed in Jagirs and Thikanas by independently Mertiya's like Riya, Budsu (4 villages), Borawar (7 villages), Badu-Jagir(13 villages) Mannano, Ladoli, Kalwo, Gular, Jawla, Meethri, Alniyawas, Maroth, Badnore-Jagir, Ghanerao and others The same spirit was shown by many descendants of the Mertia Royal Family, including the Chiefs of Rian, Methri and Alniyawas who fought against the rebels of Kumpawat clan in the battle of Merta in 1790 AD and suffered mass annihilation.

One of the scion of the family who rose to prominence during the reign of Aurangzeb was Maharaja Raghunath Singh Mertiya (1660–1683 AD), who conquered Maroth previous capital of Gaurawati/ Gaurati and is ancestor of the rulers of Panch Mahal Maroth.

Merta City is middle point of Rajasthan, facilitating easy access.