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The word
Jhalawar literally means “Land of the Jhalas”, this being the
name of the ruling clan of the former state. The named is of
comparatively recent origin as the principality was carved out
of the state of Kota less than a century and a half ago.
Historically,
Jhalawar has much in common with Jhalrapatan. Originally
referred to merely as the chhaoni, the original camping ground
of Zalim Singh was about a mile to the east of the present
town. In 1838, the first ruler, Madan Singh, established his
headquarters here, but in 1872-73, when lieut. Holdich
prepared a plan of the cantonments, the inhabited site was
little more than a collection of mud huts round the fort
palaces built by Madan Singh.
Remarkable
contributions from various rulers including Zalim Singh made
it a culturally rich state. Lying in the south eastern region
of Rajasthan at the edge of the Malwa plateau, Jhalawar has
rocky but water laden verdant landscape, unlike much of
Rajasthan, with some exquisite prehistroric cave painting,
massive
forts, thickly wooded foresta and exotic wildlife variety,
Jhalawar boasts of rich historic as well as natural wealth.
One can spot countless species of birds as one drives past the
lush countryside. Red poppy fields and orange laden orchards
make the countryside all the more fascinating and colorful
during winters. Theaera arround Bhawani Mandi is Known for
contributing a major share to the production of citrus fruits
in the country.
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Population |
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Altitude |
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469 mts. |
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Best
season |
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October to March |
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Languages |
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Hindi, English, Rajasthani,
Urdu. |
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Access |
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Jaipur 323 km., Kota 80 km
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PALACES OF INTEREST
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Jhalawar Fort
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Government Museum
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Bhawani Natya Shala
SITES NEARBY
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