Thursday, January 04, 2007

Sikar, Rajasthan



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Originally uploaded by nzwarner.
Sikar is located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. This village was founded by Veerbhan Jat. Sikar was known as 'Veerbhan-ka-baas' in ancient times and it was under the rule of Nawab of Fatehpur, Shekhawati. The fresco paintings of grand havelis of Sikar are a peculiarity of Shekhawati.

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