Nagaur(Nāgaur) is a city in the state of Rajasthan in India. It is the administrative
headquarters of Nagaur District. The Nagaur city lies about midway between
Jodhpur and Bikaner.
History of Nagaur – The Nagaur Fort is
of historical importance. Nagaur fort is the fort built by the ancient
Kshatriya of India. The original maker of the fort is Naagvansi Kshatriya. The
Kshatriya rulers dominated Nagaur for a longer period. Nagaur rulers were
repeatedly forced to pay tribute to the Sisodias of Chittor while their lands
were slowly annexed by the Rathors of Jodhpur.
Climate – Nagaur has a dry climate with a hot
summer. Sand storms are common in summer. The district's climate is marked by
extreme dryness, large variations of temperature & highly irregular
rainfall patterns. The maximum temperature recorded in the district is 117F
with 32F as the lowest recorded temperature. The average temperature of the
district is 74 F. The winter season extends from mid-November until the
beginning of March. The rainy season is relatively short, extending from July
through mid-September. There are ten climatological stations within the
district, being within the cities of Nagaur, Khinvsar, Didwana, Merta,
Parbatsar, Makarana, Nawa, Jayal, Degana & Ladnun. The average rainfall in
the district is 36.16 cm & 59% relative humidity.
Geography – Nagaur is located at 27.2°N 73.73°E. It has an average elevation of 302 metres (990 feet). Nagaur is situated amidst
seven districts namely Bikaner, Churu, Sikar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Pali, Jodhpur.
Nagaur is the fifth largest district in Rajasthan with a vast terrain spreading
over 17,718 km2 Its geographical spread is a good combine of plain, hills, sand
mounds & as such it is a part of the great Indian Thar Desert.
Nagaur Tourism – Nagaur Fort was one of the first
Muslim strongholds in northern India and one of the finest examples of
Rajput-Mughal architecture. Built in the early 12th century and repeatedly
altered over subsequent centuries, it witnessed many battles. Underwent major
renovations in 2007. 90 fountains are now running in the gardens and
buildings. The fort's buildings and spaces, both external and internal, serve
as venue, stage and home to a Sufi Music Festival.
Ladnun - 10th century's Jain temples are rich with
historical attraction. Ladnun is the spiritual hub of Ahimsa. Jain Vishva
Bharti University - A famous centre of Jainism; a school of thought; a centre
of spirituality & purification; a society of Ahimsa; a treasure of
tranquility; an abode of humanity on earth.
Dadhimati Mata
Temple in Nagaur district, Rajasthan.
Bairathal Kallan - The Bairathal Kallan village was
established about 700–750 years ago.
Khinvsar town - Khimsar Fort - Situated 42 km from
Nagaur on the National Highway No. 65 towards Jodhpur; 500-year-old fort in the
middle of the Thar Desert; turned into a hotel furnished with modern
facilities. Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb used to stay here; Khinvsar town has 25
small temples; black deer roaming in herds are a very popular tourist
attraction.
Jayalm- Dadhimati Mata Temple - Also known as Goth-Manglod temple; 40
km from Nagaur; the oldest temple of the district constructed during the Gupta
Dynasty (4th Century); Kul Devi of Dadhich Brahmins.
Merta - Meera Bai Temple - Also known as the Charbhuja temple; 400
years old; evidence how total surrender helps attain godly qualities; how deep
faith converts poison to 'Amrit'.
Kuchaman City - Kuchaman Fort - One of the oldest & most
inaccessible forts of Rajasthan; situated on top of a straight hill; unique
water harvesting system; Jodhpurrulers used to mint their gold & silver
currency here; affords a beautiful view of the city; fort converted into a
hotel has a strong attraction for tourists.
Khatu - Khatu's old name was Shatkup (six wells).
When Shak rulers came to India then they brought two new wells with them which
were called Shakandhu (Stepwell) & Kalandh (Rahat). According to Prathviraj
Raso, Khatu's old name was Khatwan. Old Khatu is almost destroyed. Now there
are two villages, one is called Bari Khatu & other Chhoti Khatu. On the
hillock of Chhoti Khatu a small fort is standing. Fort was built by Prithviraj
Chauhan. An old stepwell is located in Chhoti Khatu, known as Phool Bawadi, it
is believed that this stepwell was constructed in Gurjara Pratihara period.
This stepwell is artistic in its style of architecture.
Kurki - Kurki is a small village in the Merta Tehsil
of Nagaur district. It is the birthplace of the famous princess and poet, Meera
Bai, about 30 km from Merta.
Kharnal - It is situated on the Nagaur-Jodhpur
National Highway near about 15 km from Nagaur. It is the birthplace of Lok
Devta Veer Tejaji. It is believed that Kharnal was established by Dhawal Khichi
who was in the 5th generation of the Choudhan ruler Gundal Rao Khichi of Jayal
state. Veer Tejaji was born in Dholiya Gotra of Jat.
Untwaliya - It is situated 15 km from Nagaur and
10 km from Alai.
Jhorda - It is situated on the north of Nagaur about
30 km away. It is the birthplace of the Great Saint Baba Hariram.
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