About Mahansar Fort

Mahansar is a village in the Shekhawati region in Rajasthan, India.[1] It was founded in 1768 by the Thakurs of one of the branch of Shekhawats. It is located in Jhunjhunu district at a distance of 40 km from Jhunjhunu near the trifurcation of Jhujhunu, Churu and Sikar districts.

Mahansar is known for its rich and heritage culture, the Sone-Chandi ki Dukan[clarification needed] dating from 1846. It incorporates gold leaf in its intricate paintings. This haveli has three vaulted ceilings; scenes from the Ramayana are painted on the left one, incarnations of Vishnu on the centre one, and scenes from the life of Krishna are to be found on the right one.

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The flag of Mahansar is known as the panchranga and the thikana is ruled and administrated by the three joint rulers, unlike the custom in other Thikanas. The Thakurs of Mahansar were vested with judicial power and were also accorded a cannon salute. Any judicial order's passed by the Thakurs of Mahansar was not appealable. The Thakur of Mahansar was granted the hereditary title of Rajshree and Sonanaresh by the state. The Thakur was respectfully addressed as "Shreejimaharaj" and his children as "Maharaj Kumar ". Mahansar was a Tributary Thikana, and the Thakurs held the rights of a Semi - Independent Ruler. In official documents, Mahansar was referred to as a state and Thakur as chief. The Thakurs were also exercised the right of applying Toll Tax (excise duty on goods which were imported in their villages), as well holding the ownership right on the mines. The Thakurs of Mahansar and their representatives attended ceremonies organized in the city palace, Jaipur, the Residency and A.G.G. Rajputana. When the Sardars of Mahansars were invited by HH the Maharaja of Jaipur, they were accorded the special privilege of Amanishah ka Nala by two Sardars (one Tazimi and one Khans Chowki) with Nagara Nishan, and were thus welcomed to the city of Jaipur, by the Jaipur state.

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Mahansar Fort has been delighting visitors in Mahansar since it opened to the public in 2000. To bring this iconic Historic Site to life, we offer a wide variety of free and paid activities including guided tours, educational exhibitions and historic demonstrations. Read on to find out what we offer and to plan your visit to this incredible Historic Site.