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Shekhawati Tourism
Shekhawati region of Rajasthan boasts of elegant monuments, palaces, forts, and Havelis. It is a semi-arid region which is also known as the Open Gallery of Rajasthan as it comprises of huge collection of fresco artwork in the world.
The history of Shekhawati is similar to Nawalgarh. The Marwari residents, especially men, traveled to cities such as Calcutta and Bombay in order to look for employment. These hardworking migrants successfully established their businesses in the new cities and consequently their lifestyle tremendously improved. It was during this prosperous time the lavish Havelis and palaces were constructed at Shekhawati and gradually this region became an affluent city to live in.
To date, the residents of this region are hardworking, brave and sacrificing. Most of the people here are recruited to the Indian Army which in turn, portrays the daunting nature of the inhabitants.
