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Mandawa Fort |
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Mandawa was settled and fortified in 18th century by the dominant merchant families of the region. The wealthy businessmen of the village constructed many havelis and baolis with colored painting adorning their walls. Later on, with the migration of these merchant families, their old settlements remained in total obscurity with no one to look after them. Despite the time lapse and ignorance about these visual and architectural extravaganzas, their attraction did not fade and today they are some of the major attractions for the tourists visiting Rajasthan. |
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Fatehpur |
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The journey to the royal palace begins with Diwan-I-Am or the Hall Of Public Audience. This hall was also used for celebrations and public prayers. It has cloisters on three sides of a rectangular courtyard. To the west is a pavilion with the Emperor’s throne. Beautiful jali screen on either sides separated the ladies attending the court. |
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Nawalgarh |
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Founded in the 18th Century by Nawal Singh, it has some of the finest frescos in the Shekhawati region. A huge fort with colourful bazaar and numerous havelis with elaborate architecture makes it an interesting destination for a 1day / 1 night stay. |
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Mukandgarh |
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The Mukandgarh Fort, in Mandawa region of Rajasthan was built by Raja Mukand Singh way back in the 18th Century. Known for heritage wall paintings, Mukandgarh Fort has earned the name "The open air art gallery of Rajathan". The Mukandgarh Fort, which is now a heritage hotel in Rajasthan, is famous for its traditional Shekawati frescoes on the walls.
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Parsurampura |
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Parsurampura located 43 kms south-east of Mandawa has the distinction of having frescoes dating back to 1750 AD painted in the interior of the temple and on the dome of the chhatri dedicated to Shardul sungh, a descendant of Rao Shekhaji.
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Dundlod |
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Kila of Dundlod the 17th century Rajputana Fort studded with monumental nostalgia of Shekawats, the warrior Rajputs who with stood the onslaught of Mughal hordes . Since then the cultural heritage of splendid Rajasthan is preserved as its ethos are imbibed in architectural grandeur of the Dundlod Fort.
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