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While the princes of Rajasthan
built stately palaces and forts, their noblemen were not for
behind in building stately mansions. Deogarh is one such feudal
estate in Mewar, the premier state of Rajasthan. The chieftains
of this region were titled Rawats (feudal barons) and their
estates were called thikanas. The thikana of Deogarh lies
on the border of Mewar, Marwar and Merwara, about 135 kilometres
north-east of Udaipur and 280 kilometres south-west of Jaipur.
Sightseeing
The town of Deogarh has limited sightseeing options, its only
attractions being the Deogarh Fort and Palace and the
Anjaneshwar Mahadev temple. The magnificent Deogarh
Palace now functions as a heritage hotel. Gokal Vilas
is the residence of present Rawat, who is also a well-known
art historian. The ruined Anjaneshwar Mahadev temple is supposed
to be more than 2,000 years old.
Excursions
An excursion trip from Deogarh will take you to a number of
sites of historical as well as religious importance. Most
of the places have links with the Mewar dynasty of the state.
The Eklingji Shiva temple, the Nagda and the fascinating
Kumbhalgarh fort are some of the excursion itineraries
you must not miss to visit.
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