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Introduction of Nawalgarh |
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The city of
Nawalgarh was founded by Nawalsingh, the fourth of the five brothers
in 1737 AD on an existing village of Kaimkhanis. Nawalgarh is one of
the Heritage cities of Rajasthan. It is situated in the geographically
well-defined region of Shekhawati known as open gallery museum of
India and lies as a triangle between Delhi Jaipur and Bikaner. It
comprises of two districts of Jhunjhunu and Sikar and lies about 280
kms from Delhi and 175 kms from Jaipur. The name is derived from Rao
Shekha, a baron of the Kachhawaha clan of Rajput related to the rulers
of Jaipur. Shekha conquered and held considerable territories in this
part of Rajasthan in 15th century.
By 1738, it
came under the control of Jaipur state due to their association with
the Mughals. By 1831, Shekhawati had again become restless and fallen
out of Jaipur's hand and by the 1837 was under the firm control of the
British. With this came the time of stability and rise of the new
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Nawalgarh Fort |
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The Shekhawati Marwaris were known to
trade in quality at very low mark ups, however it added to the volumes
and obviously their profits rose. Gigantic mansions or havelis are
testimony to the business acumen of a community that was always able,
by its timely moves, to amass substantial fortunes. Even when the
trade rivalry with the British had pushed the Marwaris from Shekhawati
to the port towns of Calcutta and Bombay, they never cease to think of
Shekhawati as their home land. And this explains the enormous
structures raised in nostalgia with nouveau riche pride.
Kothi was built by the late Shri Anandilal Hemraj Koolwal in the year
1934. The legacy of Anandilal Hemraji lives on inside the exquisitely
designed Haveli and Kothis. He not only made these Havelis but also
constructed Dharamshalas, Hospitals and Rest houses for the needy and
also donated a lot of wealth for charity. |
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Tourist Attraction in Nawalgarh |
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Nawalgarh Fort
The main building in this town is the fort, founded in 1737 AD but
today it stands largely disfigured by the modern accretions. Now it
houses two banks and a few government offices.
Roop Niwas Palace
About one km from the fort is the salubrious Roop Niwas Palace. The
palace is enchanting with a well-laid garden and fountains. Now it has
been changed into a heritage hotel.
Anandi Lal Poddar Haveli
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haveli was constructed in the 1920s, it houses a school and has many
beautiful paintings inside. It is the only haveli in the Shekhawati
Region, which has been renovated by its owner.
The Aath Haveli Complex
The complex consisting of the eight havelis is worth a visit.
Sheesh Mahal
It is an astounding building with a ceiling mural that includes maps
of Nawalgarh and Jaipur. Murarka Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli,
Chokhani Haveli, Gangamai Temple are also important
sites that one cannot afford to miss.
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Nawalgarh |
Poddar Haveli
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Haveli |
Muraka
Haveli |
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Grand
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Roop Niwas
Kothi |
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How to Reach Nawalgarh |
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By Air
Nearest airport is Sanganer, Jaipur connected daily to Delhi, Mumbai,
Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore.
By Rail
The region is served by stations.
By Road
The region lies within the angle formed by NH8 and NH11, which connect
Delhi to Jaipur and Jaipur to Bikaner respectively. |
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You will visit
“Nawalgarh”
during the below Tours of Rajasthan |
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Rajasthan Buddhist Tour
(Including Nawalgarh)
23 Days / 22
Nights
Delhi - Samode - Nawalgarh - Khimsar - Osian - Jaisalmer - Pokaran -
Jodhpur - Rohet - Daspan - Bera - Ranakpur - Deogarh - Udaipur -
Dungarpur - Bijapur - Kota - Raj Mahal - Pachewar - Jaipur - Bhandarej
- Karauli - Bharatpur - Delhi
11 Days Shekhawati Desert
Tour (Including Nawalgarh)
11 Days / 10 Nights
Delhi -
Nawalgarh - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Delhi |
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