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Alwar

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Introducing Alwar

Dusty Alwar has a fine palace and some colourful bazaars. It was once an important Raj­put state, emerging in the 18th century under Pratap Singh, who pushed back the rulers of Jaipur to the south and the Jats of Bharatpur to the east, and who successfully resisted the Marathas. It was one of the first Rajput states to ally itself with the fledgling British empire, although British interference in Alwar’s internal affairs meant that this partnership was not always amicable.

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It’s the nearest town to Sariska Reserve.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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