Location: 54-km From Jaipur,
Rajasthan
Significance: Known for
Archaeological Importance.
Best Time To Visit: October To March |
Tourism in
Dausa
THE ANCIENT TOWN
Situated on National Highway No. 11, 54-km
east of Jaipur, Dausa is an ancient town of
archaeological importance. 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.
Carlyle in the year 1871-72 AD found a
number of stone circles on the sloping
ground to the north of the foot of the hill.
One or two of them contained cromlechs, a
few cairns and sepulchral mound of
prehistoric date. Daya Ram Sahni, an
archaeologist, also 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.
Dulha Rai: The Valorous King
Dulha Rai, the real conqueror of Dhundhar,
was a youth of remarkable beauty and valour
and hence got his name “Dulha Rai” or the
“bridegroom prince”. His fame attracted to
his banners, the voluntary support of all
the spirited chiefs in the neighborhood .
Dulha married the daughter of Ralhansi, the
Chauhan Raja of Lalsot, and received as his
wife's dowry, half the share of the fort of
Dausa (and its adjacent area), which his
father-in-law owned. The other half belonged
to a Bargujar family. After securing half of
Dausa Fort by marriage, Dulha Rai, with the
armed help of his wife's kinsmen and no
small amount of chicanery, expelled the
Bargujars from their portion of Dausa, and
that city became the first capital of the
Kachhawahs in Dhundhar land.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
TEMPLES
Nilkanth Mahadev Temple: 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.
Mataji Ka Mandir:
Another group of finely carved sculptures
dating back to12th century AD that are
worshipped are built in the front wall of a
modern temple (built in 1965) known as
Mataji ka Mandir etc.
Other Shiv Temples:
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.
HOW TO GET THERE
Road: Dausa is situated on National Highway
11 and is 54-km away from Jaipur.
PLACES TO STAY
Even if a small town, Dausa has got some
good options for accommodation available
such as budget hotels.
NEARBY CITIES
Jaipur: 54-km
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