Alwar

Alwar (Rajasthani Pronunciation: [əlʋəɾ]) is a city in Rajasthan and the administrative headquarters of Alwar District in the state of Rajasthan. It is located 150 km south of Delhi and 150 km north of Jaipur.

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Alwar is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan that serves as the administrative center for Alwar District, situated midway between Delhi and Jaipur at a distance of 150 kilometers from each. It functions as an important regional hub due to its strategic location in northern Rajasthan.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Alwar
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.nickname: Scotland of Rajasthan
Settlement.image_skyline: Skyline of Alwar City.jpg
Settlement.image_alt: Skyline of Alwar city
Settlement.image_caption: Scenic view of Alwar city (RJ) from Bala Qila
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Rajasthan#India
Settlement.pushpin_relief: yes
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Rajasthan

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Contents

Etymology
History
Ancient history
The Salvas
Medieval history
{{anchor | Rath region | Wai region | Narukhand region}} Colonial era
Post-independence
Tourist attractions
Fairy Queen
Bala Qila
City Palace
Sariska Tiger Reserve
Bhangarh Fort
Siliserh Lake
Hill Fort Kesroli
Transport
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Education
Notable people
References
Bibliography
External links

== Etymology == There are several theories about the derivation of the name Alwar. Alexander Cunningham, the British Indian archeologist, believed that the city derived its name from the Salva tribe and was originally Salwapur, then Salwar, Halawar and eventually Alwar, According to another school it was known as Aravalpur or the city of Aravali.