where is Jhalawar situated & why it is known for on world map.?

Question

For which faunna

Answer 1

Jhalawar is in Rajasthan, India.- Asia

It is known for Black Buck, and the Indian Buzzard, both endangered species

Answer 2

Jhalawar is a city in southeastern Rajasthan. It was the capital of the former princely state of Jhalawar, and is the administrative headquarters of Jhalawar District.In old days known as Brijnagar.
The former ruling family of Jhalawar belonged to the Jhala clan of Rajputs, so it is known as Jhalawar.

Answer 3

This site presents the glimpses of historical heritage of Jhalawar District as well as the information regarding the development of modern Jhalawar. Jhalawar lies in the south-eastern region of Rajasthan, at the edge of Malwa Plateau. The region, known for richness in forests, has exotic flora and fauna and a heaven for numerous species of birds which can be spotted on the roads as one drives along the lush-green fields.
The Princely State of Jhalawar was created in 1838 A. D. after being separated from Kota by the British. It got its name derived from Jhalas, the Jhala clan of Rajputs, also the rulers of Jhalawar.
The sacred and the divine, the lofty and the sublime. Devotion, Love, Compassion. The temples of Jhalawar embody all this and much more. Richness in pre-historic architecture and sculptures makes it great in artistic ways.

Gupt- & Post-Gupt Temples :-

At Jhalara Patan on the banks of river Chandrabhaga stands the earliest dated temple of Rajasthan (689 A. D.). Architecture shows elegant and pristine Gupta workmanship. It is the sanctum, vestibule and half man - dapa of the Sheetaleshwara temple at Jhalara Patan.

Bhumij Temples :-

Coeval with the Solanki temples are the Bhumij temples. Originating in Malwa, the chief characteristic of the style is an ascending string of mini-spires, set between the four cardinal bands of the spire over the sanctum. Sun temple of Jhalara Patan belongs to this category.

Paintings :-

Large collection of colorful paintings can be found in Jhalawar Garh Palace and Jhalawar Museum. Various rulers of Jhalawar added beautiful paintings inside the rooms of the palace, which present the glimpses of colorful culture of Hadoti and Rajasthan. These paintings also reflect the lifestyle of rulers of that time.

Temples also have glimpses of gods and goddesses in form of ancient paintings. These paintings reflects various plays of gods like Krishna, Vishnu and Rama.

On the banks of river Chandrabhaga, in the month of Kartik, a large cattle fair next in the size to that of Pushkar fair is held on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. Pilgrims from Hadoti region and parts of the neighboring state Madhya Pradesh come and bathe in the holy waters of Chandrabhaga river. The peasants bathe and worship, are variously entertained, and delight in the dazzling wares of the roadside stalls and small shops. Various cultural activities are held by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC).


Thousands gather on the full moon night of Kartik Purnima to take a holy dip in the river. A big cattle fair, which blends religion with commerce, is held here. Livestock include Cows, Buffaloes, Camels and Bullocks.

Area : 6928 Km2

Population : 11,80,342

Climate : Maximum Minimum
Summer 47.0 °C 32.5 °C

Winter 32.5 °C 9.5 °C

Altitude: 469 meters

Average Rainfall : 943 mm (Per Year)

Best Season to travel : September - March


Clothing : Summer light tropical

Winter light woolen