150km from
Jaipur and 170km from Delhi, Alwar is nestled between a cluster of small
hills of the Aravali range. Perched on the most prominent of these hills
is a massive ancient fort that whispers tales of the rich history of the
city.
Once an ancient Rajput state, formerly known as Mewar, Alwar was
nearest to the Imperial Delhi. The people of the state did not accept any
external interference and daringly resisted against foreign invasions.
In the 12th and 13th centuries they formed a group and raided Delhi.
But finally Sultan Balban (1276-A.D.- 1287a.D.) suppressed them, bringing
the area under the a Muslim rule. In 1771 A.D. Maharaja Pratap Singh, a
Kuchhwaha 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
valley thickly wooded in parts.
Some of the finest variety of
birds and animals are spotted here. Alwar has one of the finest wildlife
sanctuaries in Rajasthan - Sariska, which is an excellent tiger country.
GENERAL
INFORMATION Area : 44.76sq.mm Climate : mean max mean Min.
Summer : 37.00C 24.00C Winter : 31.00C 11.00C Rainfall : 62cms. Best
Season : September-February Clothing : Summer Light tropical Winter
Light woolen Language : Rajasthan, Hindi, English
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