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The little town in the heart of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan lies the beautiful small town Mandawa, was founded in the 18th century, by the affluent merchants known throughout the state for its forts, mansions and havelis in this area. The colorful havelis remained neglected for a long time because many of the families moved out. The structures of this place remind one of the cultural and social hotspot this place used to be in the bygone era.Mandawa is situated in the north Indian state of Rajasthan around 190 km off Jaipur, the capital of the state. The town lies between latitude 28.06° in the north and longitude 75.20° in the east. The fort town of Mandawa is well connected with the other places in region through a good network of roads.
Mandawa provides the visitors with a sense of discovery at every turn; battlements that offer spectacular views of the town below, a whimsical peacock weather van, and an arched window that overlooks the verdant garden visited by peacocks. Most importantly, the fact that no two rooms are alike in the palace here. In the zenana or women's quarters, one room offers antique murals, another has a marble fountain, and the turret room boasts of walls that are seven feet thick. Looking out from the window of the turret room, it is easy to imagine the marauding bandits that once roamed freely here. Little wonder then that the family crest contains the motto, 'Veer Bhogya Vasundhara', which translates into 'the brave shall inherit the earth'.
Tourist Places in Mandawa
- Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli
- Goenka Double Haveli
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