INTRODUCTION

Nagur, on the other hand, is a small town but with numerous fascinating monuments. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan granted this town to Raja Amar Singh and the focal point here is the fort itself. Now painstakingly restored, the fort has some splendid palaces, temples, and palatial mansions, some of which have been built by Akbar and Shah Jahan. The beautiful Moti Mahal, Badal Mahal, and Hawa Mahal are superb architectural creations. The walls of the barandari are adorned with some exquisite frescoes which are a combination of Persian and Nagaur styles. Some more splendid murals can be seen on the walls of the main temples here. These paintings depict various episodes from the Ramayan and the Mahabharta. Nagaur is also the venue of an annual cattle fare that draws people from distant places and it is a good idea to combine one's trip to Nagaur with the fair. Though not as well attended as the Pushkar Fair, it is still interesting to joint the simple village folk, dressed in their best, as they buy and sell and seem out to enjoy themselves. Take part in the folk dances, listen to music or just sit back and watch the camel races and the bull fights.

You can pick up marble mementos, miniature paintings and traditional textiles from this region