Alwar
- 'The Tiger Gate' of Rajasthan is equidistant from Jaipur (150)
as well as Delhi (170). Situated in the cradle of Aravali hills,
it has a perfect picture postcard setting and looks as if carved
magnificently out of jagged, craggy rocks. The harsh hills are
surrounded by lush green deciduous forests and lakes, dotted with
architectural splendors. The deep valleys and the thick forest
cover is a haven for many species of birds and animals. It is
one of the oldest cities of the state and its prehistoric and
historic sites are an archaeologists delight.
Alwar was a part of 'Matsya Desh',
most of it around 1500 BC was included in the territory of Matsya.
It is believed that the legendary Pandavs, the heroes of Mahabharta,
spent the last year of their thirteen years of exile over here
in the city of Viratnagar. Alwar has a very turbulent history
due to its strategically important location. Nikkumbha Rajputs
were believed to be the first occupants, who built the fort and
the old town, the remnants of which are still visible at the foot
of the hills.
The present city was founded in 11th century by Maharaja Alguhraj,
but it was rapped incessantly by the Mughals. In 1775 AD Maharaja
Pratap Singh, a Kachhawaha Rajput belonging to the same clan as
the one which ruled Jaipur wrestled back Alwar from the Mughals
and established a principality of its own.
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Area :
44.76 sq. km.
Climate
: Max. Min.
Summer
: 37.0° C 24.0° C
Winter
: 31.0° C 11.0° C
Rainfall :
62 cms
Best Season
: September-February
Clothing
:
Summer
:Light Tropical
Winter :
Light woolen
Languages :
Rajasthani, Hindi, English.
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Maharaja
Jai Singh of Alwar
One of the most fascinating
Princes of his time.
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