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The early history of Nagaur before the advent of the Mughals
is intermingled with the exploits of the Sultans of Delhi, Gujarat and
Marwar, who contended for its possession because of its strategic
location. It was later included in the Mughal empire and became a 'Sarkar'
(Division) under 'Ajmer Subah' (province), yielding annual revenue of
about ten lakhs of rupees.
The
town has an old fort, situated in the centre of the city occupying an
extensive area. It contains old palaces, water cisterns and other
buildings, some of which are in ruins. The mural paintings on the walls of
some apartments in the palace are of high order.
A cattle fair is held in the town during January-February in which large
number of cows, bullocks (Nagauri breed is renowned) oxen and camels
exchange hands. Tourists also visit the place in large numbers.
The town possesses some monuments of historical importance, namely, the
Dargah of Khwaja Hamiduddin Nagauri known as Sultan-ul-Tarkeen, who was
one of the chief disciples of the Khwaja of Ajmer; and Amar Singh
Rathore-ki-Chhatri. Amar Singh Rathore was the heir apparent to the throne
of Marwar, who not only was deprived of his right to succession, but was
also exiled from the state, wherefrom he retired to the Mughal court. His
exceptional gallantry at the battlefields impressed the Emperor who
bestowed upon him the chief ship of Nagaur and elevated him to a very high
rank in the nobility.
However, he is remembered for upholding his dignity and intrepidity
exhibited in full view of the Emperor in the Mughal court at Agra, by
murdering Salabat Khan, the Paymaster General for the latter’s
insolent conduct towards Amar Singh. Amar Singh was overpowered and
killed, but the saga of his dauntless spirit and heroic action survived
for long in the ballads of the minstrels.
Air: Nagaur can be reached from Jaipur (293-km),
Jodhpur (135-km) and Udaipur (400-km), which are on the domestic airlines
route that links Delhi to Mumbai.
Rail: Most of Rajasthan is accessible by a network rail services.
An excellent conncetion to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, from Delhi is
the Pink City Express (5 hrs). Other places too are linked by passenger
and express trains. Some other important train connections are: Ranakpur
Express (Bikaner-Nagaur-Ratangarh); 4893 Mail (Marwar-Nagaur-Merta Road
Junction).
Road: Rajasthan State Roadways coaches link most tourist places
and business centres in and around the state. Chauffer-driven
air-conditioned can be hired through the State Tourist Offices and other
approved operators.
Nagaur is a major centre of attraction during the cattle fair and is well equipped with quite a resonable options of accommodation too.
Ajmer: 162-km
Jodhpur:135-km
Jaipur: 293-km
Jaisalmer: 312-km
Nathdwara: 362-km
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