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Havelis, Fatehpur, Fatehpur Overview
The city of Fatehpur in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan is packed will many royal Havelis that represent the lavish and regal standards of living of the Nawabs of Rajasthan. In the past, the city of Fatehpur has resided several royal families and hence, it depicts a perfect blend of various cultures and traditions.
The Jagannath Singhania Haveli is famous for artistic paintings and mesmerizing sculptures which were constructed during the British reign. It has a Baithak which was used to hold formal meetings. Rangeen Kamra which is also known as the colorful room is decorated with hand-made paintings representing the life and love story of Krishna and Radha.
Buran is an underground safety room which was used as a secret passage for the royal families during the time of crisis and wars. The outer space of the mansion has a beautiful pool and a splendid garden with several varieties of flowers.
The Saraf Haveli is one of the oldest Havelis in the country and was constructed around 200 years ago. The walls of the haveli are adorned with brilliant mural oil paintings. The neatly carved wooden doors boast of the cultural and artistic beauty of the place.
The Sitaram Kedia Ki Haveli is a must-visit site in Fatehpur. Constructed by Seth Shree Bohitram Kedia, the Haveli has sprawling gardens and water fountains to grasp the attention of the visitors. It also houses a huge library and is a perfect place to explore for avid readers. There is no entry fee to visit this Haveli and you can take a stroll and get stupefied by the beautiful paintings and carvings.
