Jhalawar, Rajasthan
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Founded in 1791 by Jhala Zalim Singh, who was a minister of a nearby princely state, the place was named after him. It was developed as a township and later became a princely state on its own. The township blossomed into a beautiful city replete with royal palaces, forts, havelis, and gardens. The monuments stand as a legacy of the support given to arts and culture by the then rulers. The place was thick forest with 2 rivers merging nearby when Zalim Singh decided to build a township. The forests are all gone, but the monuments that remain tell a definitive story of the Jhalawar princely state. If you are a tourist with a liking for an offbeat location that is famous for historic and religious places, then Jhalawar is one such place. September to April is a great time to visit Jhalawar. The city is approximately 340 kilometres from Jaipur and about 90 kilometres from Kota. Jhalawar is well connected by rail. Indore is the nearest airport, about 240 kilometres away, whereas Jaipur too has an airport.
Nearby Places to See
Government Museum
This over a hundred year old museum is one of the oldest museums in the state of Rajasthan. Manuscripts, paintings, sculptures, and many other ancient items are showcased in the museum. Many ancient sculptures found in ruined temples from nearby villages and towns are kept in this museum.
This over a hundred year old museum is one of the oldest museums in the state of Rajasthan. Manuscripts, paintings, sculptures, and many other ancient items are showcased in the museum. Many ancient sculptures found in ruined temples from nearby villages and towns are kept in this museum.
Gagron Fort
Located about 4 kilometres away from the town at the spot where the Ahu River joins the Kali Sindh River, this fort is straightaway built on the rock surface and has no foundation. This fort comes under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Located about 4 kilometres away from the town at the spot where the Ahu River joins the Kali Sindh River, this fort is straightaway built on the rock surface and has no foundation. This fort comes under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Jhalawar Fort
Located in the centre of the city, the fort houses palaces and other royal buildings apart from bastions and 3 gates in the north, south, and west.
Located in the centre of the city, the fort houses palaces and other royal buildings apart from bastions and 3 gates in the north, south, and west.
Bhavani Natya Shala
Built in 1921 inside the fort premises, this natya shala is a clear indication of the support the rulers provided to art and culture. The large dance school has an underground room from which large items could be brought on stage. It is said to be one among only a few theatres which have an opening from underground floors.
Built in 1921 inside the fort premises, this natya shala is a clear indication of the support the rulers provided to art and culture. The large dance school has an underground room from which large items could be brought on stage. It is said to be one among only a few theatres which have an opening from underground floors.
Caves
Approximately 100 kilometres away from Jhalawar in a village named Kolvi which has caves dating back to the 5th century. It is a cluster of about 50 caves that have unique style and are architecturally very important.
Approximately 100 kilometres away from Jhalawar in a village named Kolvi which has caves dating back to the 5th century. It is a cluster of about 50 caves that have unique style and are architecturally very important.
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