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    • 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 climate of the desert region is harsh and extreme. The temperature ranges from below 0 °C (32 °F) in winter to more than 50 °C (122 °F) in summer. The summer brings hot waves of air … 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

    CountryIndia
    RegionRajasthan
    Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
    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

    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

    Education

    Recently, the Shekhawati region has shown immense growth in the education sector and has become one of the most successful belt in terms of merit results. There are many schools and colleges that have been … See more

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