Nagaur Fort - नागौर फोर्ट |
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Granted as a gift to Raja Amar Singh Rathore by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Nagaur is an impressive township of beautiful palaces, palatial mansions and great temples. It is also the venue of the popular cattle fair held in the month of January or February. Bull fights and camel races enhance the excitement of the fair.
The place also houses the historic Nagaur Fort which contains some of the prominent Mahals like the Moti Mahal, Badal Mahal and Hawa Mahal all of which were created in splendid architectural style. To the end of the Thar desert is located the city of Nagaur, 137 km from the city of Jodhpur. The place lies midway between Jodhpur and Bikaner and is well known for the farming communities such as Jats and Bishnois. Nagaur is mainly noteworthy for the rustic rural charm and colorful life seen in its heartland. The most interesting sight is that of the red chillies being dried in open fields.
The place also houses the historic Nagaur Fort which contains some of the prominent Mahals like the Moti Mahal, Badal Mahal and Hawa Mahal all of which were created in splendid architectural style. To the end of the Thar desert is located the city of Nagaur, 137 km from the city of Jodhpur. The place lies midway between Jodhpur and Bikaner and is well known for the farming communities such as Jats and Bishnois. Nagaur is mainly noteworthy for the rustic rural charm and colorful life seen in its heartland. The most interesting sight is that of the red chillies being dried in open fields.
| Type | Fort, Palace | Region Type | Desert | Altitude | 302 m | ||||
| District | Nagaur | State | Rajasthan | Region | North | ||||
| Area | Population as per 2001 census | 88,313 | Languages | ||||||
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| Nearby Stations | NAGAUR NGO | Nearby Airports | Jodhpur Airport (JDH) | Nearby Places | Mundwa | ||||
| STD Code | 1584 | Pincode | 341001 | Other Names | |||||
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