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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.
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.
Shekhawati derives its name from Maha Rao Shekha, a prominent Kachwaha Rajput chieftain who founded the region in the 15th century. The name is derived from the combination of "Shekha" (the name of the founder) and "wati," meaning "garden" or "garden of". Thus, Shekhawati literally translates to "The Garden of Rao Shekha".
Shekhawati was first mentioned in the book Bankidas ki Khyat. A contemporary of Kaviraja Bankidas Colonel W.S. Gardener, used the term "Shekhawati" in 1803. Later, James Tod wrote the first history of Shekhawati. The term "Shekhawati" is also frequently used in Vamsh Bhaskar.
Almost the entire region of Shekhawati was once under the rule of the Gaur Rajput dynasty. After more than 15 wars with Gaur rajput dynasty gaur dynasty rulers lost their large part of kingdom into Shekhawati. Many historians believe this region was part of the Matsya kingdom. Rigveda also provides certain evidence in this matter. Manusmriti has called this land 'Brahmrishi Desha'.
The Shekhawati region was included in 'Marukantar Desha' up to the Ramayana period. Out of 16 mahajanapadas prior to Buddha, only two Janapadas (namely Avanti and the Kingdom of Virata) were counted in the Rajasthan area. This region was also influenced by Avanti, however Nandas of Magadha later defeated Avanti. Historians believe that Mauryas obtained the Rajasthan from Nandas.
In ancient times, Shekhawati was not limited to the present two districts. During the Mahabharata period, the region was known as the Matsya kingdom and extended up to the Sarasvati River. Matsya Kingdom was founded by King Matsya (named Matsya because he was born from an apsra living as a fish), son of King Uparichara Vasu. During ancient times, this region was divided into several janapadas. Dhosi Hill, the revered hill bordering Haryana and famous for Chyavana Rishi's Ashram, as well as the place where Chyawanprash was formulated for the first time, has extensive mentions in the epic Mahabharat in Vanparv.
After the collapse of the Gupta dynasty, the Shekhawati was controlled by the Chauhan Rajputs. Some parts of Shekhawati, Jhunjhunu, Fatehpur, and Narhar were taken from them by Kaimkhanis, which in turn were defeated by Shekhawat Rajputs.
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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.
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.
Shekhawati derives its name from Maha Rao Shekha, a prominent Kachwaha Rajput chieftain who founded the region in the 15th century. The name is derived from the combination of "Shekha" (the name of the founder) and "wati," meaning "garden" or "garden of". Thus, Shekhawati literally translates to "The Garden of Rao Shekha".
Shekhawati was first mentioned in the book Bankidas ki Khyat. A contemporary of Kaviraja Bankidas Colonel W.S. Gardener, used the term "Shekhawati" in 1803. Later, James Tod wrote the first history of Shekhawati. The term "Shekhawati" is also frequently used in Vamsh Bhaskar.
Almost the entire region of Shekhawati was once under the rule of the Gaur Rajput dynasty. After more than 15 wars with Gaur rajput dynasty gaur dynasty rulers lost their large part of kingdom into Shekhawati. Many historians believe this region was part of the Matsya kingdom. Rigveda also provides certain evidence in this matter. Manusmriti has called this land 'Brahmrishi Desha'.
The Shekhawati region was included in 'Marukantar Desha' up to the Ramayana period. Out of 16 mahajanapadas prior to Buddha, only two Janapadas (namely Avanti and the Kingdom of Virata) were counted in the Rajasthan area. This region was also influenced by Avanti, however Nandas of Magadha later defeated Avanti. Historians believe that Mauryas obtained the Rajasthan from Nandas.
In ancient times, Shekhawati was not limited to the present two districts. During the Mahabharata period, the region was known as the Matsya kingdom and extended up to the Sarasvati River. Matsya Kingdom was founded by King Matsya (named Matsya because he was born from an apsra living as a fish), son of King Uparichara Vasu. During ancient times, this region was divided into several janapadas. Dhosi Hill, the revered hill bordering Haryana and famous for Chyavana Rishi's Ashram, as well as the place where Chyawanprash was formulated for the first time, has extensive mentions in the epic Mahabharat in Vanparv.
After the collapse of the Gupta dynasty, the Shekhawati was controlled by the Chauhan Rajputs. Some parts of Shekhawati, Jhunjhunu, Fatehpur, and Narhar were taken from them by Kaimkhanis, which in turn were defeated by Shekhawat Rajputs.