Zalim Singh-I, Jhala Rajput,
severed the territory of Jhalawar from Kota and
established his kingdom in 1838 AD with Jhalawar as its
capital
PLACES OF INTEREST
Gara Palace:
The massive fort situated in the center of the town
houses the Collectorate and other offices. Some
exquisite paintings and mirror work on the walls are of
particular interest
Bhawani Natya Shala:
A unique theatre built by Maharaja Bhawani Singh in
1921 for the performance of players and other cultural
events.
Dalhanpur:
A place of antiquity, strewn with beautiful carved
pillars, sculptures and some erotic figures in the ruins
of the temple, Dalhanpur lies on the bank of river
ChhapiGagron Fort(12 Kms):
This impregnable fort is surrounded on three sides
by Ahu & Kali sindh rivers.
Jhalrapatan (6 Kms):
The small town is also knows as the city of bells
Jhalarapatan is famous for the 10 th Century Sun Temple
and 11th Century Shantinath Jain temple.
Kolvi caves (90Kms):
7 th. century ancient rock cut Buddhist caves
discovered in 1853 AD, The most impressive struture is
the colossal stature of Gautam Buddha,
DISTANCES:
Kota - 87 Kms.
Bundi -125 Kms.
Udaipur -445 Kms.
Ajmer -292 Kms.
Jaipur -335 Kms.
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