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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.
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
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 .
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