Fatehpur, Rajasthan
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| Coordinates | 27°59′N 74°57′E / 27.98°N 74.95°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District(s) | Sikar |
| Bhanvaru Khaan(M.L.A) | Bhanvaru Khaan(M.L.A) |
| Population | 78,471 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 325 m (1,066 ft) |
Fatehpur (Hindi: फतेहपुर शेखावाटी) is a town of Sikar district in Rajasthan, India. It is part of the Shekhawati region. It is midway between Jaipur and Bikaner on National Highway -11. Fatehpur is famous for grand havelis with frescos, which is speciality of the Shekhawati region.A number of Bawdis are also centres of attraction here.
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[edit] History
The Muslim Kayamkhani Nawab, Fatehkhan established Fatehpur in 1451. He constructed the fort of Fatehpur in 1449 and ruled up to 1474. [1]It served as the capital of Fateh Khan, the Muslim Nawab. Fatehkhan's eldest son was Jalalkhan, who founded the village Jalalsar at a distance of 10 km south of Fatehpur. After death of Fatehkhan in 1474, Jalalkhan became the Nawab of Fatehpur. Jalakhan was a warrior and kind Nawab. He had left the Fatehpur bid (forest land) for the purpose of grazing of animals.[2]
Shekhawat Rajputs took it over in the 18th century.
[edit] Hetamsar
There is one famous village Hetamsar in Fatehpur Tehsil. Hetamsar is 8 km far away from the city on north after Goriya Barah and chhota. The Hetamsar village is very peaceful and quiet. There are majority of Kayamkhani and some other Hindu cast also there as Jat, Megwal, Saini and Nai as well. There are three mosques and one temple.
[edit] Garinda
Garinda is a village of Fatehpur Tehsil. Garinda's population about 4,000 and has a secondary school and two primary schools in Garinda. There are three temples and a mosque. Budhgiri ji ki mandi is most temple in south in fatehpur on NH.11 Dara jat's is the most population in garinda village
[edit] Geography
Fatehpur is located at 27°59′N 74°57′E / 27.98°N 74.95°E[3]. It has an average elevation of 325 metres (1066 ft).
[edit] Tourism
[edit] Sri Laxminath Temple
A beautiful haveli purchased by a French artist Nadine Le Prince. It has been built in 1802 by a rich family of traders, the Deora, who were also officers at the court of the local Maharaja. Since 1999, Nadine Le Prince has entirely restored this palace and all the frescoes, restoring these to their originals. . She is doing much to preserve and restore the wonderful and unique heritage of havelis in Shekhawati working with other associations to give them a second life.
That's why she has opened a cultural center , which she created in order to exhibit french and Indian modern artists, and to confront old and contemporary art. The Kala Dirga Gallery of Contemporary Art shows especially pieces made by artists about India ; the Saraswati Gallery is more about traditional themes of Rajasthan, through different kinds of painting ; there are also two little Tribal Art Galleries exhibiting the artistic work of tribes, as Patachitras and Madhubani. The aim of this project is to offer to the visitor a large panorama of works and points of view toward India. Thus, the exhibited artists belong to very differents origins : French renowed artist, Jaipur Fine Art School’s Teacher or Shekhawati’s Local Painters.
Nadine Le Prince has also established a program for artists in residence and she's planning to organize some cultural events as dance and music shows to make this enchanting palace becoming a lively place for art in all his shapes.
[edit] The Haveli
Though in an extreme state of deterioration, it has a rare depiction of an erotic painting.
[edit] The Jagannath Singhania Haveli
Year of Construction, 1857 to 1860, Height of the Haveli – 50 feet, Total No. of floors, It has some fine paintings of Radha and Krishna and shows some British men holding guns.
- It has a special 9 – Door room – This is situated on the terrace which is open from all sides. There is air-circulation from all sides and thus it remains cool naturally.
- Baithak – It has 5 doors which are exclusive to this haveli. Other Baithak’s in the region have 3 doors only.
- Bara Dari – A Baradari, in Persian and Moghul architecture, is a building or room with 12 doors designed to allow the free draught of air through it. 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. And, there is an exclusive provision made for ladies to sit upstairs in privacy.
- Rangeen Kamra – It is also known as the colourful room. The speciality of this particular room is that it acts both as a secret chamber and is also 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 – It is also known as the underground safety room. It acts like a safe deposit valve which is closed from all sides.
The haveli has Naal on one side and Nohra on the other side which can be used as open space for parking, swimming pool and is large enough to construct the two together. The others havelis, which are notable are Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli and Vishnunath Keria Haveli. The town has blessings of many religious mentors, it includes Dargah of Hazrat Nazmudin , Temple of Do-Janti Balaji Dham (which is famous for its exterior hand made stone bricks construction and in-side Lord Sun painting)etc. It got few workshops which repair and create antic furniture and other suff for sale, some of which are very good and available for purchase.
[edit] References
- ^ Kaimkhan Rasa, page 11
- ^ Sahi Ram: Ek adhurī krānti, page 5
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Fatehpur
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Shree Dojanti Balaji Temple is also tourist attraction place for visiting. Temple is made of hand made stone brick work. This temple is made by Shri.Prabhu Dayal Sharma.
