Place to Visit- ALWAR
 Once
an ancient Rajput state, Alwar was nearest to the imperial Delhi.
The people of the state did not accept any external interference’s
and daringly resisted against foreign invasions. In the 12th and
13th centuries, they formed a group and raided Delhi. But finally
Sultan Bulban (1267 A.D - 1287 A.D) suppressed them, bringing the
area under the Muslims rule.
In 1771 A.D. Maharaja Pratap Singh, a Kachhwaha
Rajput belonging to the clan of Jaipur’s rulers, won back
Alwar and founded a principality of his own.
Apart from its long history, the city has a rich
natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valleys
thickly wooded in parts.
A variety of birds and animals can be spotted in
these valleys.One of India's finest wild life sanctuaries- Sarika,
is excellent tiger country.
150 Km from Jaipur and 170 Km. From Delhi. Alwar
is nested between a cluster of small hills of the Aravalli range.
Perched on the most prominent of these hills is a massive ancient
fort that whispers tales of the rich history of the city.
City Palace Alwar
Built by Maharaja Vijay Singh, it is one of the
most attractive palaces in Rajasthan. Most of the ground floor of
this 18th century palace has been converted into offices. A portion
of the complex houses the museum which has rich collection of rare
artefacts and arms. Amongst its prized possessions are: collection
of Sanskrit and Persian books, archeological finds, Rajput and Mughal
paintings, armoury including swords, daggers, shields, rifles and
pistols.
The architecture of this palace complex draws from
both Rajput and Mughal styles. In the palace complex are many monuments
of interest. A tank called Sagar has a flight of steps leading to
its waters; it fills up during the rainy season. It is surrounded
by 12 'chattris' (cenotaphs) in red marble. The Moosi Maharani Ki
Chhatri or the cenotaph of Moosi Maharani is magnificient. Notable
for its architecture, it is said to have taked 9 years for completion.
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