Location: 135-km From Jodhpur,
Rajasthan
Tourist Attractions: Old Fort,
Cattle Fair, Dargah
Best Time To Visit: Mid-October To
Mid-March
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Tourism in
Nagaur
The early history of Nagaur before the
advent of the Mughals is intermingled with
the exploits of the Sultans of Delhi,
Gujarat and Marwar, who contended for its
possession because of its strategic
location. It was later included in the
Mughal empire and became a 'Sarkar'
(Division) under 'Ajmer Subah' (province),
yielding annual revenue of about ten lakhs
of rupees.
The town has an old fort, situated in the
centre of the city occupying an extensive
area. It contains old palaces, water
cisterns and other buildings, some of which
are in ruins. The mural paintings on the
walls of some apartments in the palace are
of high order.
A cattle fair is held in the town during
January-February in which large number of
cows, bullocks (Nagauri breed is renowned)
oxen and camels exchange hands. Tourists
also visit the place in large numbers.
The town possesses some monuments of
historical importance, namely, the Dargah of
Khwaja Hamiduddin Nagauri known as Sultan-ul-Tarkeen,
who was one of the chief disciples of the
Khwaja of Ajmer; and Amar Singh
Rathore-ki-Chhatri. Amar Singh Rathore was
the heir apparent to the throne of Marwar,
who not only was deprived of his right to
succession, but was also exiled from the
state, wherefrom he retired to the Mughal
court. His exceptional gallantry at the
battlefields impressed the Emperor who
bestowed upon him the chief ship of Nagaur
and elevated him to a very high rank in the
nobility.
However, he is remembered for upholding his
dignity and intrepidity exhibited in full
view of the Emperor in the Mughal court at
Agra, by murdering Salabat Khan, the
Paymaster General for the latter’s insolent
conduct towards Amar Singh. Amar Singh was
overpowered and killed, but the saga of his
dauntless spirit and heroic action survived
for long in the ballads of the minstrels.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Nagaur can be reached from Jaipur
(293-km), Jodhpur (135-km) and Udaipur
(400-km), which are on the domestic airlines
route that links Delhi to Mumbai.
Rail: Most of Rajasthan is accessible by a
network rail services. An excellent
conncetion to Jaipur, the capital of
Rajasthan, from Delhi is the Pink City
Express (5 hrs). Other places too are linked
by passenger and express trains. Some other
important train connections are: Ranakpur
Express (Bikaner-Nagaur-Ratangarh); 4893
Mail (Marwar-Nagaur-Merta Road Junction).
Road: Rajasthan State Roadways coaches link
most tourist places and business centres in
and around the state. Chauffer-driven
air-conditioned can be hired through the
State Tourist Offices and other approved
operators.
PLACES TO STAY
Nagaur is a major centre of attraction
during the cattle fair and is well equipped
with quite a resonable options of
accommodation too.
NEARBY CITIES
Ajmer: 162-km
Jodhpur:135-km
Jaipur: 293-km
Jaisalmer: 312-km
Nathdwara: 362-km
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