Q.1 महनसर क्यों प्रसिद्ध है ?
Why is Mahansar famous?
Ans :
Mahansar : Mahansar in Jhunjhunu is famous for the gold shop of the Poddars, which was built by Harchand Poddar. The murals here mainly depict the beautiful scenes of Lord Ram and Krishna’s leelas. This shop, which is essentially a building, is a center of attraction for tourists. Mahansar has several havelis of Seths, which are famous for their murals and haveli architecture. Another remarkable building in Mahansar is known as Tolaram Ji’s Room. People come from far and wide to see this two-story building. The beauty of this building is described in the folk songs of the Shekhawati region.
| Source : Old RBSE 9th : Page 24 |
Extra Info :
राजस्थान के मध्यकालीन प्रमुख ऐतिहासिक एवं सांस्कृतिक स्थल
| स्थान | Description |
| अचलगढ़ | Located near Abu, was the capital of the Paramaras. Notable sites include Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple and Kumbhaswami Temple. |
| अजमेर | Founded by Chauhan ruler Ajaydev. Key sites include Adhai Din Ka Jhopra, Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Taragarh Fort, and Ana Sagar Lake. |
| अलवर | Founded by Raja Pratap Singh. Famous for Bala Quila, Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri, and Alwar Museum. |
| आबू | Located in the Aravalli range, known for Delwara Jain Temples, Guru Shikhar, and Adinath Temple. |
| आमेर | Former capital of Kachwaha dynasty. Notable sites include Amer Fort, Sheesh Mahal, and Jagat Shiromani Temple. |
| उदयपुर | Founded by Maharana Udai Singh, known as the “City of Lakes”. Key sites include Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple, and Moti Magri. |
| ऋषभदेव (केसरियाजी) | A Jain pilgrimage site also revered by the Bhil community. Famous for Kesariyaji Temple. |
| ओसियां | Located in Jodhpur, known for ancient Jain and Hindu temples. |
| करौली | Established by Yaduvanshi rulers. Notable sites include Madan Mohanji Temple and Rang Mahal. |
| किराडू | Located in Barmer, known as the “Khajuraho of Rajasthan”. Someshwar Temple is a key site. |
| किशनगढ़ | Established in 1609, famous for Kishangarh painting style. |
| केशवरायपाटन | Located in Bundi district, known for the grand Keshav Temple. |
| कोटा | Founded in the 13th century, known for Chhataris of Kshar Bagh and the famous Dussehra festival. |
| कौलवी | Located in Jhalawar, famous for Buddhist caves. |
| खानवा | Located in Bharatpur, site of the 1527 battle between Babur and Rana Sanga. |
| गलियाकोट | Located in Dungarpur, an important site for the Dawoodi Bohra community. |
| गोगामेड़ी | Located in Hanumangarh, a pilgrimage site for Gogaji. |
| चावंड | Capital of Maharana Pratap, where he passed away. |
| चित्तौड़गढ़ | Known as the “Crown of Forts”, famous for Vijay Stambh and Padmini Mahal. |
| जयपुर | Founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh, known for City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar. |
| जालौर | Known for Suvarnagiri Fort and the bravery of Kanhad Dev. |
| जैसलमेर | Established in the 12th century, known for Sonar Fort and grand havelis. |
| जोधपुर | Founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, known for Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. |
| झालरापाटन | Known for its bells, famous for the Sun Temple. |
| टोंक | Established by Amir Khan, known for Sunehri Kothi and Arabic-Persian Research Institute. |
| डूंगरपुर | Capital of the Vagad region, famous for green stone sculptures. |