Fatehpur, Shekhawati
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| ?Fatehpur Rajasthan • India | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation | • 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| District(s) | Sikar |
| Population | 78,471 (2001) |
| Bhanvaru Khaan(M.L.A) | Bhanvaru Khaan(M.L.A) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone | • 332301 • +01571 |
Fatehpur (Hindi: फतेहपुर शेखावाटी) is a town of Sikar district in Rajasthan, India. It is part of the Shekhawati region. It is midway between Jaipur and Bikaner on National Highway -11. Fatehpur is famous for grand havelis with frescos, which is speciality of the Shekhawati region.A number of Bawdis are also centres of attraction here.
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[edit] History
The Muslim Kaimkhani Nawab, Fatehkhan established Fatehpur in 1451. He constructed the fort of Fatehpur in 1449 and ruled up to 1474. [1]It served as the capital of Fateh Khan, the Muslim Nawab. Fatehkhan's eldest son was Jalalkhan, who founded the village Jalalsar at a distance of 10 km south of Fatehpur. After death of Fatehkhan in 1474, Jalakhan became the Nawab of Fatehpur. Jalakhan was a warrior and kind Nawab. He had left the Fatehpur bid (forest land) for the purpose of grazing of animals.[2]
Shekhawat Rajputs took it over in the 18th century.
[edit] Geography
Fatehpur is located at [3]. It has an average elevation of 325 metres (1066 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[4], Fatehpur had a population of 78,471. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Fatehpur has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 49%. In Fatehpur, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Tourism
Mahaveer Prasad Goenka haveli built in 1885 is believed to have some of the best frescos in perfect match of colour and design. Geori Shankar Haveli is a good example of mirrored mosaic ceiling. Haveli Nadine is a haveli purchased by a French artist Nadine Le Prince. It retains some good painting. The artist is energetically restoring the paintings and for the time being visitors is not allowed. The Choudaharia Haveli though in an extreme state of deteriorations has a rare departure of an erotic painting. The Jagannath Singhania Haveli has some fine paintings of Radha and Krishna and shows some British men holding guns. The others havelis, which are notable are Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli and Vishnunath Keria Haveli.
The town has blessings of many religious mentors, it includes Dargah of Hazrat Nazmudin , Temple of Do-Janti Balaji Dham etc. It got few workshops which repair and create antic furniture and other suff for sale, some of which are very good and available for purchase.
[edit] References
- ^ Kaimkhan Rasa, page 11
- ^ Sahi Ram: Ek adhurī krānti, page 5
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Fatehpur
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
| State of Rajasthan Rajasthan Topics | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Jaipur |
| Divisions | Ajmer | Bharatpur | Bikaner | Jaipur | Jodhpur | Kota | Udaipur |
| Districts | Ajmer | Alwar | Banswara | Baran | Barmer | Bhilwara | Bikaner | Bharatpur | Bundi | Chittorgarh | Churu | Dausa | Dholpur | Dungarpur | Ganganagar | Hanumangarh | Jaipur | Jaisalmer | Jalore | Jhalawar | Jhunjhunu | Jodhpur | Karauli | Kota | Nagaur | Pali | Rajsamand | Sawai Madhopur | Sikar | Sirohi | Tonk | Udaipur |
| Major cities | Alwar • Bhilwara • Bikaner • Jaipur • Jaisalmer • Jodhpur • Udaipur |
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