The compact and busy little market
town of Mandawa was settled and fortified in 18th century by the dominant
merchant families of the region. The wealthy businessmen of the village
constructed many havelis and baolis with colored painting adorning their
walls. Later on, with the migration of these merchant families, their old
settlements remained in total obscurity with no one to look after them.
Despite the time lapse and ignorance about these visual and architectural
extravaganzas, their attraction did not fade and today they are some of
the major attractions for the tourists visiting Rajasthan..
The compact and busy little market
town of Mandawa was settled and fortified in 18th century by the dominant
merchant families of the region. The wealthy businessmen of the village
constructed many havelis and baolis with colored painting adorning their
walls. Later on, with the migration of these merchant families, their old
settlements remained in total obscurity with no one to look after them.
Despite the time lapse and ignorance about these visual and architectural
extravaganzas, their attraction did not fade and today they are some of
the major attractions for the tourists visiting Rajasthan..