- Dr. Neeraj Meel
Hi
Friends, Today I am writing an article about the most Visiting Place of
Rajasthan in India. It is known as Fatehpur Shekhawati. In Past, Fateh Khan
Kayamkhani (who claim Chauhan descent) established the city of Fatehpur in 1451
AD. He constructed the fort of Fatehpur in 1449 and ruled up to 1474.The city
served as the capital of Shekhawati Riyasat under its ruler and founder Fateh
Khan, the Muslim Nawab. Fateh Khan's eldest son was Jalalkhan, who founded the
village Jalalsar 10 km south of Fatehpur. After the death of Fateh Khan in
1474, Jalalkhan became the Nawab of Fatehpur. Jalakhan was a warrior and kind
Nawab. He left the Fatehpur bid (forest land) for the purpose of grazing of
animals.
Fatehpur
is located at 27.98°N 74.95°E. It has an average elevation of 324 metres (1066
ft). I would like to share Temperature of this City. The Avg. summer
temperature of Fatehpur shekhawati is 48-49 °C and Avg. winter temperature is 0-1
°C.
Here
with this article I would also like some Sight place of Fatehpur Sekhawati. With
this article I will share Eight most popular sight place in Fatehpur
Shekhawati.
1.
Qureshi Farm
First of all I would like to tell about the ‘Qureshi Farm’. The livestock
farm was constructed in October 2011 and was officially inaugurated by the
local MLA BharuKhan and Senior Yaqub Haji on 30 April 2012. The project
'Empower rural India through Goat farming via social media'landed the owner
Akbar Khan Qureshi as the Top 3 humanitarian projectsworldwide by Nations
United. The farm conducts research on breed development and maintains pedigree
of Indian goats and camels.
2.
Nadine Le Prince Cultural Centre
It
is a symbol of heritage love. A haveli was purchased in 1998 by French artist
Nadine Le Prince, a descendant of prestigious French painter Jean-Baptiste Le
Prince. The "Nand Lal Devda Haveli" (meaning "The Haveli of
Nandlal Devda": Nandlal Devda is the name of the merchant who constructed
the haveli) was originally built in 1802 by a rich family of traders, the Devdas,
who were officers at the court of the local Maharaja. Since then, Nadine Le
Prince has entirely restored the palace and all the frescoes. She is doing much
to preserve and restore the heritage of havelis throughout Shekhawati, working
with other associations to give the havelis a second and new life. By doing
this Work I would like to title her by ‘Doctor of Heritage’.
Besides,
she has opened a cultural center where her most precious paintings are
exhibited along with many French and Indian modern artists' works to mingle old
and contemporary art. The Kala Dirga Gallery of Contemporary Art features
pieces made by artists about India; the Saraswati Gallery covers traditional
themes of Rajasthan, through painting. In addition, there are two little Tribal
Art Galleries exhibiting the artistic work of tribes, as Patachitras and
Madhubani. The aim of the project is to offer the visitor a large panorama of
works and visions of India; the exhibited artists and art are from France, from
Jaipur Fine Art School and local Shekhawati painters.
3. Le Prince has established a program of artists in residence and plans to organize other cultural events, such as dance and music shows, to make this enchanting palace become a lively place for art in all forms.
Dwarkadheesh Temple
Dwarkadheesh Temple
On thired no. I’ll like to put Dwarkadheesh Temple in Fatehpur
Shekhawati. The Dwarkadheesh Temple popularly known as 'Asharam Temple' was
built in the 19th century by the sons of Seth Asharam Ji Poddar in memory of
their father. The murals of this temple are representative of the famous
Shekhawati wall paintings also known as 'Open Air Art Gallery'.
4.
The Jagannath Singhania Haveli
The
Jagannath Singhania Haveli is an another attraction of Fatehpur Shekhawati. it
was constructed from 1857 to 1860. It's 50 feet tall and has some fine
paintings of Radha and Krishna and shows some British men holding guns.
Here
with I will describe it into 5 parts. It has a special nine-door room on the
terrace which is open from all sides. There is air circulation from all sides
and thus it remains cool naturally.
·
Baithak(Drawing Room): It has five doors
which are exclusive to this haveli. Other baithaks in the region have three
doors.
·
Baradari(Airy Room): A baradari, in
Persian and Moghul architecture, is a building or room with 12 doors designed
to allow the free draught of air. Persons of repute used it as a venue for
formal and informal settings in hot weather. It is also known as the ‘mehfil’
room. The men would occupy the base area. There is an exclusive provision made
for the women to sit upstairs in privacy.
·
Rangeen Kamra(Colored Room): It is known
as the colourful room. The specialty of this room is that it acts as a secret
chamber and is renowned for its artistic beauty. The floors, walls as well as
the ceilings are hand-painted depicting stories based on the life of Lord
Krishna.
· Bhuran(catacomb): It is also known as the
underground safety room. It acts like a safe deposit valve which is closed from
all sides.
· NAAL & NOHRA (Shoe & Roofless)
: The haveli has Naal on one side and Nohra on the other, which can be used
as open space for parking, swimming pool and is large enough to construct the
two together.
5.
Saraf Haveli
Now
I start writing a short note about a Ancient building of This City that is Known as Saraf
Haveli. This haveli was built around 200 years ago. It is famous among tourists
visiting Fatehpur Shekhawati. The walls are beautifully decorated with original
mural oil paintings. Its wooden doors are aesthetically crafted.
6.
Fatehchandka ki Haveli
Fatehchandka
ki haveli is also an historical Building of this City. This haveli was built
around 75 years ago by affluent Fatehchandka family. It has 3 chowks (open
space) which is unique among other haveli's in region. It is constructed in
such a way that entire haveli can be viewed from two ends. The doors are
beautifully crafted with hand paintings on the walls. It is major attraction
for tourists in the region.
7.
Sitaram Kedia Ki Haveli
This
haveli was constructed by Seth Shree Bohitram Kedia, grandfather of the late
Sitaram Kedia. Rajendra Kumar Kedia is an eminent author and book lover. He and
his son Anurag Kedia are the current owners.
The
haveli has two chawnks or courtyards a garden with fountain at back and Naals
on both sides; the wall paintings are traditional. It has a library and modern
baths. It was first haveli in Fatehpur to have electricity (via generators) and
called Bijliwali Haveli. In 1931 AD Sitaram Kedia was married to the daughter
of Bajaj family of Bisau. On this occasion Rao Raja Maharaj Shri Kalyan Singh
Ji Bahadur of Sikar Thikana came to bless the couple. Seth Shree Bohitram Kedia
brought an aeroplane (popularly called 'Cheel Gadi' or eagle craft) to scatter
invitations printed on handkerchiefs for all and flower petals on His Royal
Highness. Pleased with the courtesy and respect His Royal Highness granted the
family of Seth Shree Bohitram Kedia permission was given to wear gold ornaments
below their waist (a privilege that only royals enjoyed in that era).
Although
most rooms are locked one can visit the haveli free of any charge, courtesy the
Kedia family: Sitaram Kedia Ki Haveli, opposite Poddar Girls School, near
Roadways bus stand, Fatehpur Shekhawati, Rajasthan.
8.
Jainism in Fatehpur
At
the End of this article, The Kashthasangh sect of Jainism continued to be
practiced in Fatehpur among the Agrwals during the Kayam Khani rule, as
attested by inscriptions of Samvat 1685, 1739, and then during the Shekhawat
rule in sam. 1861.
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