Tourist Destinations of Rajasthan

Nagaur

General Information

The early history of Nagaur before the advent of the Mughals is intermingled with the exploits of the Sultans of Delhi, Gujarat, Mughals is intermingled with the exploits of the Sultans of Delhi, Gujarat, Marwar, who contended for its possession because of its strategic location. It was later included in the Mughal empire and became a Sarkar (Division) under Ajmer Subah (province), yielding annual revenue of about ten lakhs of rupees.
The town has an old fort, situated in the center of the city occupying an extensive area. It contains old palaces, water cisterns and other buildings, some of which are in ruins. The mural paintings on the walls of some apartments in the palace are of high order.
A cattle fair is held in the town during January-February in which large number of cows, bullocks (Nagauri breed is renowned) oxen and camels exchange hands. Tourists also visit the place in large numbers.
The town possesses some monuments of historical importance, namely, the Dargah of Khwaja Hamiduddin Nagauri known as Sultan-ul-Tarkeen, who was one of the chief disciples of the Khwaja of Ajmer; and Amar Singh Rathore-ki-Chhatri. Amar Singh Rathore was the heir apparent to the throne of Marwar, who not only was deprived of his right to succession, but was also exiled from the State, where after he retired to the Mughal court. His exceptional gallantry on the battle- fields impressed the emperor who bestowed upon him the chief ship Nagaur and elevated him to a very high rank in the nobility.

However, he is remembered for upholding his dignity and intrepidity exhibited in full view of intrepidity exhibited in full view of the emperor in the Mughal court at Agra, by murdering Salabat Khan, the Paymaster General for the latter’s insolent conduct towards Amar Singh. Amar Singh was overpowered and killed, but the saga of his dauntless spirit and heroic action survived for long in the ballads of the minstrels.

Travel Information

Air : Nagaur can be reached from Jaipur (293km) Jodhpur (135km) and Udaipur (400) km which are on the Indian Airlines route that links Delhi to Mumbai.
Rail : Most of Rajasthan is accessible by a network of rail services. An excellent connection to Jaipur the capital of Rajsthan from Delhi to is the pink city express (5 hours run) which is a vestibulate chair car rail service. Other places too are linked by passenger and express trains. Since rail journeys are usally long because of the distance involved it is advisable to carry light snakes and water botles as most stations enroute do not serve much by way of food. Some important train connection are Ranakpur Express (Bikaner -Nagar-Ratangarh ) 893 Mail (Marwar-Nagaur-Merta Road in)
Road : Rajasthan State Roadways coachs link most tourist palces and business centres in and around the state. Chauffeur-driven air conditioned cars can be hired through the state Tourist officers and other approved operators. Some important road distance from Nagaur are Agra 550km, delhi 554kms, Jodhpur 135kms, Ajmer 162kms, Nathdwara 362kms Jaisalmer 312kms (via phalodi, Pokaran) and Bharatpur 494 kms.