| Alwar is nested
between a cluster of small hills of the
Aravalli range. Perched on the most
prominent of these hills is a massive
ancient Rajput state, formerly known as
Mewat, Alwar was nearest to the imperial
Delhi. The people of the state did not
accept any external interferences and
daringly resisted against foreign invasions.
In the 12th and 13th centuries, they formed
a group and raided Delhi. But finally sultan
Bulban (1267 A.D. - 1287 A.D.) Suppressed
them, bringing the area under the Muslim
Rule. In 1771 A.D. Maharaja Pratap Singh, a
Kuchhwaha Rajput belonging to the clan of
Jaipur's rulers, won back Alwar and founded
a principality of his own. A part from its
long history, the city has a rich natural
heritage with some beautiful lakes and
picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts.
Some of the finest variety of birds and
animals are spotted here. Alwar has one of
the finest wildlife sanctuaries in
Rajasthan-Sariska, which is an excellent
tiger country. |
