JHALAWAR

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          India is well known for its ancient history,the beautiful palaces and forts are a live proof of India's rich heritage.Jhalawar district in rajasthan is a perfect example of India's historic significance

                                Though this part of Rajasthan is perhaps least explored, a treasure of history of many centuries lies unexposed and unexplored. Jhalawar is home to formidable forts, wall paintings and rich wildlife.

Places to visit in Jhalawar are:
Jhalawar fort/Garh Palace:The Jhalawar Fort, also known as the Garh Palace is located in the centre of the town. The fort was built by Maharajah Rana Madan Singh in 1845 AD. The Zenana Khas or the Women’s Palace has frescoes on both mirror and walls, which are considered finest examples of the Hadoti School of Art. Presently, Jhalawar Fort is home to the Collectorate and other offices.If you go there don't miss the government museum right outside this palace which was established in 1915 A.D .

Bhawani Natyashala:An interesting building constructed in 1921 by Maharaja Bhawani Singh, near the Fort. This unique theatre was built for the performance of plays and other cultural events. It was a popular Parsi theatre in state times. It has been recently revives and gives a very good insight into the theatre -art. It is quite a unique structure and an architectural marvel. 
      Its uniqueness lies in the fact that its deep stage with its underground construction allows the horses, and even the chariots to appear on stage. Believed to be one of the eight such theatres in the world, in its heyday it was the venue of great plays ranging from Shakuntalam to Shakespeare's classics.

Gagron fort: It is an example of a hill and water fort.The foundation of this magnificent, impregnable renowned fort was laid in the 7^Th century and the fort was completed in the 14^th century. Outside of the fort is the Dargah of Sufi Saint Mittheshah, where a fair is held every year during the month of Moharram

 If you are in rajasthan then don't forget to indulge in the authentic rajasthani dishes which includes mawa kachori, dal batti churma ker sangari.