DAUSA
Significance: Known for Archaeological Importance.
Best Time To Visit: October To March
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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