Alwar
Sign in to saveAlwar (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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24 sectionsContents
- 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
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.
== 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.