Rajasthan
Alwar district
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Destinations
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Sights to see
Bairat Temple
“Buddhist site near Bairat, Rajasthan, India”
Bairat Temple is a freestanding Buddhist temple, a Chaityagriha, located about a mile southwest of the city Viratnagar, Rajasthan, India, on a hill locally called "Bijak-ki-Pahari". The temple is of a circular type, formed of a central stupa surrounded by a circular colonnade and an enclosing wall. It was built during the time of Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, and near it were found two of Ashoka's Minor Rock Edicts, the Bairat and the Calcutta-Bairat Minor Rock Edicts. It is the earliest circular Buddhist shrine and therefore, Bairat temple is an important marker of the architecture of India.
Alwar Fort
“Fort in Alwar, Rajasthan”
Bala Quila also known Alwar Fort is a fort in Alwar in Indian state of Rajasthan. It is situated on a hill in the Aravalli Range, above the town of Alwar. The fort is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) long and is about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) wide. Bala fort was originally constructed by Nikumbh Rajputs who were one of ancient rulers in Rajasthan and belongs to suryavanshi clan.
Hill Fort Kesroli
“14th-century fort in Rajasthan, India”
The Hill Fort of Kesroli is a 14th-century fort located in Alwar district, Rajasthan, India. It is now a heritage hotel managed by Neemrana Hotels group., known for its turrets, ramparts, and arched verandahs and today considered one of the best heritage hotels in India.
Harshat Mata Temple
“Hindu temple in Rajasthan, India”
The Harshat Mata Temple is a Hindu temple in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan, in north-western India. The temple is dedicated to a goddess named Harshat Mata, although some art historians theorize it was initially a Vaishnavite shrine.
Bhangarh Fort
“Historical fort in Rajasthan, India”
The Bhangarh Fort is a 16th-century fort built in the Rajasthan state of India. The town was established during the rule of Bhagwant Das as the residence of his second son, Madho Singh. The fort and its precincts are well preserved.
Rajgarh Fort
“Hill fort in Rajasthan, India”
Rajgarh Fort, also known as hill Fort, is a historic fortification situated in the Aravalli Hills near Rajgarh town, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India, at approximately 27°14'N 76°37'E, with an elevation of 479 meters.
Bhangarh
“Village in Rajasthan, India”
Bhangarh is a village situated in Rajgarh Alwar, Rajasthan state of India. It is situated in the Rajgarh municipality of the Alwar district in Rajasthan. Bhangarh is at the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve.
Other districts in Rajasthan
Photo credits
- Alwar Fort: Pinakpani · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons