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The Shekhawati (or Garden of Shekha) region of Rajasthan was named after Rao Shekhaji of Amarsar and was an independent state between 1471 and 1738. Today the area is primarily associated with the rich and colourful frescoes that decorate the Haveli’s, or mansions, of the local Marwari merchants. The frescoes adorn both the exterior and interior of the Haveli’s and cover a diverse subject matter ranging from sacred to secular and folk to historical scenes. The villages of Alsisar, Mandawa, Dunlod, Nawalgarh and Fatehpur have some of the finest art work and collectively form an “open air art-gallery” that claims to have one of the largest concentrations of frescoes in the world.
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Wander through Alsisar village, marveling at the painted havelis. Between 1830 and 1930, Marwaris erected these magnificent mansions in true Mughal style. They are especially noted for their colourful frescoes depicting images of gods, animals and the life stories of Lords Krishna and Rama. These status symbols secluded their owners from the outside world and surrounding arid desert behind a large gate. Inside, two courtyards separated the domains of the men and women of the household.
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