Friday, January 12, 2007

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan



Shekhawati #10
Originally uploaded by foto_morgana.
Maharaja Sardul Singh Shekhawat of Shekhawat clan conquered the city in 1787 from Nawab Sadulla Khan. Jhunjhunu town was established in the memory of Jujhar Singh, the Jat chieftain of Nehra Gotra, who fought with Sardul Singh to capture the city.

The town is famous for frescos on grand Havelis, which are common in the Shekhawati region. The Shekhawati Marwaris are some of the most successful businessmen in India today.

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