Neemrana
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| Coordinates | 27°59′20″N 76°23′18″E / 27.98889°N 76.38833°ECoordinates: 27°59′20″N 76°23′18″E / 27.98889°N 76.38833°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District(s) | Alwar |
| Nearest city | Behror |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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Neemrana (Hindi: नीमराणा) is an ancient historical town in Alwar district of Rajasthan, India, situated at 122 km from Delhi on the Delhi-Jaipur highway in Behror tehsil. It is the site of 14th century Hill-Fort ruled by Chauhans till 1947. The erstwhile ruling family, considered to be the direct lineage of Prithviraj Chauhan, being unable to maintain the fort after abolition of privy purses sold the fort to the group, Neemrana Hotels, that has converted it into a heritage hotel. Some distance from Neemrana is another fort Kesroli in Alwar district that is one of the oldest heritage sites. Historians trace it to the Matsya Janapada of the Mahabharata times. In Kesroli one gets to see the oldest remains of Buddhist Vihara at Viratnagar where the Pandavas spent the last year of their exile incognito; Pandupole, with the only reclining statue of Hanuman; the samadhi of the ruler saint Bhartrihari and Talavriksha with ancient water reservoirs.
The fort Sited atop the rare, dark Hornstone Breccia rocks, commands splendid agrarian views from its ramparts, which rise to 50–65 meters. The origins of the Fort Kesroli are traced back to over six centuries. It is reputed to have been built by the Yadavs, descendants of Lord Krishna, who converted to Islam in the mid-14th century to be called Khanzadas. It subsequently changed hands, being conquered by the Mughals and the Jats before reverting to the Rajputs in 1775 when the princely state of Alwar was founded.
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[edit] Industry
The area is fast developing into an Industrial hub. RIICO is playing an important role in that. Popular companies in Neemrana are:
- Terry Plus India Pvt Ltd.
- Parle G Biscuit
- Ginni International
- Apex Tubes
[edit] Neemrana fort
Built since 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is today among India's oldest heritage resorts, started in 1986 . It is located on a high hillock and it commands magnificent views of the surrounding beauty and got its name from a valiant local chieftain named Nimola Meo, situated at 122 km on the Delhi-Jaipur highway - only 100 km from Delhi's international airport. The Chauhan capital was shifted from Mandhan (near Alwar) to Neemrana when the was established by Raja Dup Raj in 1467.[1] Nowadays, the Neemrana fort is a leading heritage resort and is an ideal venue for weddings and conferences. The nearby town of Kesroli is located at a distance of 155 km from Delhi and is an ideal base for exploring the grandeur and natural beauty of Rajasthan. This place is only some distance from Neemrana and excursions from Neemrana would be ideal for exploring this magnificent town that has also its mention in the mythology. According to the historians this place can be traced to Matsya Janapada of the Mahabharata times. Here you will come across some of the oldest remains of a Buddhist Vihara where the Pandavas are believed to have spent the last year of their exile. One can catch a glimpse of the reclining statue of Hanuman; memorial of the ruler saint Bhartrihari and Talavriksha with very old water reservoirs.
[edit] Tourism
Located in the heart of the 'golden triangle'. Kesroli is almost equidistant from the tourist sites of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It makes an ideal base to visit the Sariska tiger sanctuary, Kankwadi fort, Neelkanth Temples, Pandupol, the monuments of Tijara, Siliserh Lake, Jaisamand Lake, Bhangarh-Ajabgarh, the hot springs in Talvriksh, Rajgarh, Machari, Viratnagar, Deeg, the sanctuary in Bharatpur, the Jat mud fort of Govindgarh, the ancient city of Mathura and its renowned museum. Neemrana has Baba khetanath aashram one of the great place to visit.
[edit] Education
Neemrana is becoming an education hub with the coming of NIIT University and Raffles University.
[edit] See also
- Yaduvanshi Ahirs
- Sohna, Manesar
- Bhiwadi
- Jonaicha khurd
- Bijwad Chauhan
- Puran Kila Barrod
- Bhim Panwa at Barrod Hills
- Hanuman Mandir Barrod
- Sikar Gaha Barrod Rundh
- BABA Kheta Nath Aashram
[edit] References
- Monika Adlakha: Hindustan times, 24 July 2006
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