Dausa Town
Distance : 51km from Jaipur
¤ History
Dausa is the capital of a small district of the same name. Its
history is linked with that of Amber's as it was here that the
Kachhawaha Rajputs coming from central India dropped anchor. This
happened in 1037 AD, when the Rajput, Duleh Rai, annexed the land from
the tribe of Susawat Minas and made Dausa his capital city. Later the
Kachhawahas moved on to Amber and then again to Jaipur.
¤ Haveli (Mansions) Attractions
There are several small but interesting havelis(mansions) in and
around Dausa besides an old fort and temples.
¤ The Main Temples
The temples worth visiting are Sahejnathji Temple, Somnath Temple and
Gupteshwar MahadeoTemple.
¤ Dargah - Hazrat Khwaja Jamaluddin Shah Baba
The Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Jamaluddin Shah Baba (a dargah is the
tomb of a Muslim saint) is a renowned one and is frequented by Hindus
and Muslims alike, not just from within Dausa but from nearby stations
as well. The dargah itself is a modest building located in peaceful
surroundings. It is generally believed that nobody ever returns from
there without getting one's wishes fulfilled. The sleepy little town
comes alive on Mondays when a special market springs up. Leather
merchants from nearby places gather here to sell their camel leather
goods and fine sheets of raw leather.
¤ Pratap Vatika
A few kilometres away from Dausa lies Vair. This is where the
historic Pratap Vatika spreads itself. The once-lively fort-palace
complex is now in ruins, and this makes an ideal location for a quiet
picnic. The Pratap Mahal with its rounded roofs and small pillared
balconies is very much in keeping with Rajput architecture. Within the
complex is a small temple – the Mohanji ka Mandir – made of
red sandstone. Mohan is another name for Krishna, the dark and
mischievous Hindu god with a flute. The arches and pillars of the
temple, badly damaged, add to the romantic ambience greatly. The Lal
Mahal topped by chhatris (cenotaphs) has a beautiful kund (tank)
adjoining it. There are people inhabiting a part of the mahal, so all
of the complex is not desolate. If not anything else, you might bump
into their cows and goats at least.
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