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Alsisar is a small town in the north-western part of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India. The area surrounding the town is an arid semi desert. The area surrounding the town is an arid semi desert. This place is known for its temperature ranging from 48 °C in summer to below zero levels in winter.
According to the 2011 census Jhunjhunu district has a population of 2,139,658, [4] roughly equal to the nation of Namibia [5] or the US state of New Mexico. [6] This gives it a ranking of 214th in India (out of a total of 640). [4]
Shekhawati is a region in Northern India that comprises Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu. [ 1 ] In the 17th to 19th centuries, Marwari merchants and shekhawat kings constructed grand havelis in the Shekhawati region.
The Shekhawati Brigade, a cavalry regiment under the command of Major Henry Forster, inflicted major damage on Tain's fort in the 1830s. The regiment was formed and raised to specifically target and bring to book the so-called "Rogue" rulers, chieftains and Thikanas of Shekhawati , who refused to pay allegiance to the Jaipur State and its ...
Khetri Mahal is located behind a series of lanes. It is a paragon of Shekhawati art and architecture. It is primarily known for its fine paintings and murals mainly supporting the Raghunath temple and Bhopalgarh fort.
Ramgarh Shekhawati town is located in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. The area surrounding this town is semi-arid. The town located at trijunction of Churu district in north, Jhunjhunu district in East and Sikar district in south. [1] The city of Churu is at a distance of about 17 km from the town.
The Shekhawat Rajputs established their dominance in the Shekhawati region in the 15th century, specifically starting around the time of Shekha Rao's rise to prominence in the early 1400s. They played a significant role in regional politics and were known for their martial prowess and resistance against Mughal expansion.
He was born on 16 October 1861 at Alsisar. His father was Thakur Chattu Singh, a resident of Alsisar. Ajit Singh was later adopted to Khetri and after the death of Fateh Singh, he became the eighth king of Khetri in 1870. In 1876, he married Rani Champawatiji Sahiba and the couple had one son and two daughters.