Shekhawati

Shekhawati is a region in the northern part of the Indian state of Rajasthan, comprising the districts of Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu. The language of this region is also called Shekhawati, which is one of the eight dialects of the Rajasthani language. Shekhawati is known for its grand mansions, their architecture and Shekhawati paintings.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Shekhawati
Settlement.native_name: शेखावटी
Settlement.type: Historical region
Settlement.subdivision_type: Continent
Settlement.subdivision_name: Asia
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name1: India
Settlement.subdivision_type2: State
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Rajasthan
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Districts
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Sikar, Jhunjhunu & Churu
Settlement.blank_name_sec1: Regional Language or dialect
Settlement.blank_info_sec1: Shekhawati (Rajasthani)
Settlement.image_map: India Shekhawati locator map.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Map of the Shekhwati region in Rajasthan, India
Settlement.population_demonym: Shekhawati
Settlement.founder: Rao Shekha
Settlement.named_for: Rao Shekha

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Etymology
History
Ancient history
Shekhawat rule
Thikanas of Shekhawati
Geography
Major cities
Culture, heritage and tourism
Architecture
Havelis, temples and frescos
Clothes
Shekhawati language
See also
References
Further reading

Between the 17th and 19th centuries, Marwari merchants and Shekhawat kings built havelis in the Shekhawati region. It has structures, including houses, temples, and stepwells. All of these structures have painted murals, both inside and out.

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