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Devgarh, Sikar Overview

Devgarh is a place situated at around 10 km away from Sikar on Harshnath road. The place is known to be popular for its strategic fort that Rao Raja Devi Singh of Sikar had built in 1787. Its a worth visiting place. The place is exotic and vibrant in its own way and that's why it has started becoming one of the most favourite destinations among the visitors.

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Historical importance of the place

The place presents a lot of facts for the visitors which make their visit exciting and interesting . The place is popular for its historical monuments , colorful havelis, ancient forts and lovely palaces .

Geography of Sikar

Sikar , a beautiful town which is located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan spreads over 7742 sq km of an area. Sikar is located in the north-eastern part of Rajasthan. It is confined from all the four directions by Jhunjhunu District , Churu District , Nagaur District, Jaipur District and Mahendragarh District .

History of Sikar

Earlier , Sikar was called as â€˜Beer Bhan Ka Bassâ€™. After the death of Daulat Singhâ€™s father Jaswant Singh, the raja of Khandela, Bahadur Singh presented the village to Daulat Singh as a gift. On the raised ground of this village , he laid down the foundation stone of the fort . Later, his brave son Shiv Singh made a beautiful fort on it. Further he was known as the most prominent Rao Raja of Sikar . The village was developed into a beautiful town which was surrounded by a strong boundary wall .

Tips For Visiting Devgarh

You should visit the place if you are a history buff and if you love exploring new things. Be prepared for a short trek because there is no road to reach the fort.