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Havelis of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the place that gives a feeling of prosperity, of royal and
refined culture and a grand style of living. The cities and towns of the
state were once small kingdoms ruled by several clans of Rajput rulers. The
royal families possessed great wealth and used to live a very luxurious
life. Much of it is reflected in the popular palaces constructed in many of
the cities. Apart from that the richest community, which usually included
the royal families and that of the wealthy tradesmen, used to dwell in grand
mansions. It is these mansions we know as the Havelis of Rajasthan.
The construction of Haveli is more or
less like a palace. Some typical features of the havelis found at large in
the state of Rajasthan are - havelis are built as grand mansions featuring
courtyards. The number of courtyards vary according to the wealth of the
person who built it. These havelis are intricately carved and frescoes are
one important feature. Colored in various shades, the havelis look beautiful
and quite conspicuous. Mirror work further adds to the charm of these
places. Large corridors, pavilions and ceiling very much resemble that of
the palaces. Multiple courtyards and fountains are typical of important
ones.
Though built in many cities but a majority
of the havelis are located in the cities of Jaisalmer and Shekhawati. These
havelis are great tourist attractions and thus frequently visited places.
One doesn't need to be an architect or any professional to assess the worth
of these structures. Their beauty is par excellence and gives a good idea of
interior decoration.
Some popular havelis in Rajasthan are :
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Havelis of Jaisalmer
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Havelis of
Shekhawati
