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Alwar Travel Guide
150km from Jaipur and 170km from Delhi, Alwar is nestled between a cluster
of small hills of the Aravali range. Perched on the most prominent of these
hills is a massive ancient fort that whispers tales of the rich history
of the city.
Once an ancient Rajput state, formerly known as Mewar, Alwar was nearest
to the Imperial Delhi. The people of the state did not accept any external
interference and daringly resisted against foreign invasions. In the 12th
and 13th centuries they formed a group and raided Delhi. But finally Sultan
Balban (1276-A.D.- 1287a.D.) suppressed them, bringing the area under the
a Muslim rule.
In 1771 A.D. Maharaja Pratap Singh, a Kuchhwaha Rajput belonging to the
clan of Jaipur's rulers, won back Alwar and founded a principality of his
own. Apart from its long history, the city has a rich natural heritage with
some beautiful lakes and picturesque valley thickly wooded in parts.
Some of the finest variety of birds and animals are spotted here. Alwar
has one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan - Sariska, which
is an excellent tiger country.
Places to Visit
An 18th century palaces harmoniously blending the Rajput and the Mughals
styles of architecture while the ground floors have been converted into
government offices and district courts the upper apartment is presently
a museum.
The Fort:
This huge fort with its ramparts stretching 5 km from east to west, stands
304 meters above the city and 595 meters above the sea level, constructed
before the rise of the Mughal empire .Babar had spent a night at this fort
and took away the hidden treasures to gift to his son, Humayun. Akbar's
son, Jahangir had also stayed here for some time during his exile.
The place where he stayed is called Salim Mahal. Maharaja Pratap Singh in
1775 A.D finally annexed the fort. It is a forbidding structure with 15
large and 51 small towers and 446 openings for musketry, along with 8 huge
towers encompassing it. The fort has several gates - Jai Pol, Suraj Pol,
Laxman Pol,Chand Pol, Kishan Pol and Andheri Gate. Also there are remains
of Jal Mahal, Nikumbh Mahal, Salim Sagar, Suraj Kund and many temples.
Government Museums:
The museum has finest collection of Mughal and Rajput painting dating back
to the 18th and 19th centuries and some rare ancient manuscripts in Persian.,
Arabic, urdu and Sanskrit gulistan (the garden of rose) Waqiat-I-Babri (autobiography
of the Mughal emperor Babar) and Bostan the garden of spring) are some of
the notable once amongst the collection.
It also has a copy of the great epic 'Mahabarat' painted by the artist of
the Alwar school. A rich collection of the Indian armory is among other
exhibits of the museum. Behind the city palace is an artificial lake built
in 1815 A.D. by Maharaj Vinay Singh with few temples along its banks. A
marvelous chhatri with unusual Bengali roof and arches, also known as the
Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri is situated in this area.
Purjan Vihar (Compay Garden):
A picturesque garden laid out during the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh
in 1868 A,D. The garden has an enchanting setting called Shimla which was
built by Maharaja Mangal Singh and the cool shades make it the idyllic visiting
spot during summers .
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area:
44.76sq.mm
Climate:
mean max mean Min. Summer : 37.00C 24.00C Winter : 31.00C 11.00C
Rainfall:
62cms.
Best Season:
September-February
Clothing:
Summer Light tropical Winter Light woolen
Language:
Rajasthan, Hindi, English
Alwar Travel Guide
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