In
the heart of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan lies the beautiful
small town Mandawa, known throughout the state for its forts and
havelis. The structures of this place reminds one of the cultural and
social hotspot this place used to be in the bygone era.
Mandawa is situated in the north Indian state of Rajasthan around 190
km off Jaipur, the capital of the state. The town lies between latitude
28.06° in the north and longitude 75.20° in the east. The fort town of
Mandawa is well connected with the other places in region through a
good network of roads.
Mandawa provides the visitors with a sense of discovery at every turn;
battlements that offer spectacular views of the town below, a whimsical
peacock weather van, and an arched window that overlooks the verdant
garden visited by peacocks. Most importantly, the fact that no two
rooms are alike in the palace here. In the zenana or women's quarters,
one room offers antique murals, another has a marble fountain, and the
turret room boasts of walls that are seven feet thick. Looking out from
the window of the turret room, it is easy to imagine the marauding
bandits that once roamed freely here. Little wonder then that the
family crest contains the motto, 'Veer Bhogya Vasundhara', which
translates into 'the brave shall inherit the earth' |