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This 500 years old fabulous Neemrana fort palace is a popular weekend getaway from Delhi. Neemrana derived its name from a brave local chieftain Nimola Meo, who when defeated by the Chauhans, pleaded that his name be given to his lost kingdom. Neemrana Fort-Palace is India's oldest heritage resort built since 1464 AD. Neemrana became the third capital of the descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan III, who was killed in battle by Mohammad Ghori in 1192 AD. This subordination of Nimrana to Alwar had been the subject of many disputes and controversies which came to an end in 1861 when the chief refused to accept the supremacy of Alwar ruler. The latter took this as an act of rebellion and took possession of the estate. The chief fled to Jaipur. However, the dispute was settled by the Vicerory in Council in 1868. It is an insignificant place today.
This small village lies about 75km north of Alwar, conveniently located just off the Delhi-Neemrana highway. Neemrana is Rajasthan's closest palace to India's capital. .Dating 1464,it was from here that Rajput maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan reigned Camel ride & Rajasthani flok music every evening .The Neemrana Fort Palace Hotel is 120 km south west of Delhi on the Delhi-Jaipur highway - only 100 kms from Delhi's international airport. Sited on a majestic plateau; concealed in a horseshoe formation of the billion year old Aravalli ranges.
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