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| Dausa Introduction |
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 Dausa is an ancient town of archaeological importance, which situated on National Highway No. 11, 54-km east of Jaipur, Rajasthan. It had the privilege of being one of the erstwhile kingdoms of Kachhawah rulers of Dhundhar. An old fort and many havelis are located in and around Dausa. Dausa is a very ancient place. Daya Ram Sahni, an archaeologist, visited Dausa and discovered other interesting antiquities, which are believed to belong to the late medieval period. The excavations include a collection of some 40 or 50 fragments of stone images of some of the principal Hindu gods and goddesses.
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| Dausa Tourist Attractions |
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| § Temple of Mataji |
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Sariska National Park is known for its tigers. Other predators of the forest include the panther, jungle cat, jackal, hyena, and fox. Also found are sambhar, chital, wild boar, hare, nilgai, civet, four-horned antelope, gaur (Indian bison) and porcupine. Birds found here include peafowl, grey partridges, quails, tree pies, etc. |
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| § Nilkanth Mahadev Temple |
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A large stone Linga, was also found whose top only is visible above the ground. It originally belonged to a Shiv Temple on the summit of the hill and a temple of Nilkanth Mahadev now occupies the site. |
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| § Other Shiv Temples |
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At present there are five Shiva temples in Dausa. All the five Shiva lingas belong to late medieval period, including the one on the top of the hill described by Daya Ram Sahni The top of the hill is occupied by an irregularly shaped fort, which is believed to have been constructed by a tribe of Bargujars. It is said that it was extorted by the Kachhawah Prince, Dulha Rai, when he migrated from Narwar in Gwalior around 967 AD.
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| Weekend Getaways Around Dausa |
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| § Jaipur |
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Settled in the rugged hills of the Aravallis, Jaipur is the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan, which is 54 kms away from Dausa. Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvelous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City of India where very home within the old city is obliged by law to maintain this facade. The city presents a unique synthesis of culture that has to be experienced in order to be appreciated.
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