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    Shekhawati - Wikipedia

    • Shekhawati’s rich cultural heritage is not just confined to its architecture but also comes alive through its vibrant festivals and traditions. Visitors can immerse themselves in the festive spirit during events like the Gangaur festival, Teej, and the Shekhawati Festival, which showcase traditional music, dance, and arts. See more

    Overview

    Shekhawati is a region in Northern India that comprises Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu.
    In the 17th to 19th centuries, Marwari merchants and shekhawat kings constructed grand havelis in the Shekhawati region. Steeped wi… See more

    Etymology of Shekhawati

    Shekhawati was first mentioned in the book Bankidas ki Khyat. A contemporary of Kaviraja Bankidas was Colonel W.S. Gardener, who used the word Shekhawati in 1803. Later James Tod wrote the first history of S… See more

    History

    Many historians have considered this region included in the Matsya kingdom. Rigveda also provides certain evidences in this matter. Manusmriti has called this land as 'Brahmrishi Desha'.
    Shekhawat… See more

    Geography

    Shekhawati is in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan and has special importance in the history of India. It also covers part of the Bagar tract along the Haryana-Rajasthan border.
    The climat… See more

    Culture, heritage and tourism

    Shahpura Haveli is a 300-year-old palace built by Rao Pratap Singh, descendant of Rao Shekha, in the 17th century. In the zenana (women's quarters), various rooms offer different themes. One room has antique mu… See more

    Rich Heritage and Legacy

    Shekhawati was once a prosperous region ruled by the Shekhawat Rajputs, who left an indelible mark on its cultural landscape. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the region witnessed a surge in prosperity due to trade an… See more

    Language: Shekhawati dialect

    Shekhawati is a dialect of the Rajasthani language and is spoken by about three million speakers in the Jhunjhunu, and Sikar districts of Rajasthan according to Historical Census of Rajputana provide by Governme… See more

     
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