Nawabi State Tonk

Nawabi Nagari 'Tonk' is famous not only in Rajasthan but also all over India for its historical legends. It is situated on National Highway No. 12 at distance of 100 kms from Jaipur. It is located in North- Eastern part of the state between 75.19' & 76.16 East longitude and 25.41' and 26.24' North Latitude. The total area of the District is 7194 sq kms. As per the history, Jaipur's King Man Singh conquered Tari & Tokra Janpad in the regime of Akbar. In 1643 twelve village of Tokra janpad given to Bhola Brahmin . Later Bhola gave a name to these twelve villages as 'Tonk '. It is surrounded by 5 districts i.e. in north Jaipur, in South Bundi & Bhilwara, in East Ajmer and in West Sawaimadhopur districts. Average rain fall is 62 mm. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main occupation of the people.

The history of Tonk is very old as it is connected with Bairath culture & civilization . Tonk has been called Rajasthan ka Lucknow, Adab ka Gulshan, Romantic poet Akhtar Shreerani ki Nagri, Meethe Kharboojo ka Chaman, Hindu Muslim Ekta ka Maskan and as result of which Tonk could keep an isolated status in Rajasthan. During the regime of Nawabs(1817 to 1974) , all the native were invited in a islamic function of Miladdunabi without caste, color and greed , which was organised by the ruling Nawabs for the period of seven days in the month of Rabiul Awwal ,collectively with all zeal in Tonk.It is further important to mention here that the first founder ruler of Tonk was Nawab Mohammed Amir Khan(Year 1824).

It is known as SAMWAD LAKSHYA in Mahabharat period. In the regime of Mouryas, it is under mouryas then it was merged in to Malvas. Most of the part was under Harsh Vardhan. As per HEVAN SANG, tourist of China, it was under Bairath State. In the regime of Rajputs, the parts of this state are under Chavras, Solankis, Kachvahs, Sisodiyas and Chouhans. Later, it was under the regime of King Holkar and Sindhia.

In 1806, Amir Khan conqurred it from Balvant Rao Holkar. Later, British government gained it from Amir Khan. As per the treaty of 1817, british government returned it to Amir Khan. In 1950 this Nawab state was formed as the District in Rajasthan state. The culture of Tonk is resembelance of Bairath culture and civilization.All festivals commonly are celebrate by the people irrespective of Caste. This district is an example fraternity and Hindu - Muslim unity.

TOURIST CENTRES

SUNAHARI KOTHI

It is situated near Bada Kuwa on Najar Bagh road in Tonk City. Inside the Kothi, the walls are golden polish. It is also kwown as ‘Shishmahal’. One can see the Diamonds and glasses, paintings, flowers, ‘PACHHIKARI & MEENAKARI’ works on the walls. Govt. has published it in the Gazzette for making it a Historical Place. Rennovation work is going on for preserving this monument.






RASIYA KE TEKRI

Appointed by raja holkar, as a governer of this place Shri Ambaji Maharaj, a schooler ,known for composing love songs , renovated Rasia Ki Tekri in 1859. As per the local history, one Kayasth lover used to sit here and always sing love songs. On account of this romance (rasiya), this monument is called by the name of ‘RASIYA KE TEKRI’.







BISALPUR

It is located about 70 kms from District HQ. and 13 kms from Deoli tehsil head quarter. One can visit the beautiful Dam and historical LORD GOKARNESWAR temple. As per the local history, Ravan has made ‘tapasya' here. Dam was constructed between two mountains on Banas river. Here, river banas splits the Aravali mountains. Its catchment area is 27,725 Sq. Kms. The project is to be completed in two phases. In first phase, it will provide drinking water and in second phase irrigation facilities through the canals. The total lenghth of the Dam will be 574 meters and the height is 39.50 meters.

HATHI BHATA

It is about 22 kms from district Hq. 5 kms far from this place, one can find a monument of Elephant. Single stone was carved in to the shape of an elephant. It was made by Ram Nath Slat during the regime of Sawai Ram Singh in 1200 AD. This evidence is written on the right ear of that Elephant. Even today you can read this script.







HISTORICAL GHANTA GHAR

This was constructed by Mohd. Sadat Ali Khan, Nawab of Tonk in 1937. As per the local history, in 1936, public suffered from the discease HAIZA. Nawab Sadat Ali Khan, 5th Nawab of Tonk distrubuted medicines house to house personally. Public appreciated this and presented money to him. He constructed this monument with the amount.













JAMA MASJID

This monument is was one of the biggest masjid's and the most beautiful monuments in India. This was started by First Nawab of Tonk, Nawab Amir Khan in 1246 A.D and was completed from 1297 A.D. to 1298 A.D. by his first son Nawab Wzirudhoula . 4 Minars of this monumnet can be seen from a long distance. Four big doors are constructed in the Moughal style. The main part of the monumnet resembles Delhi & Agra Moughal syle monuments. One can find the Golden paintings & Meenakari on the walls.



RAJAMAHAL

The 'Sangam' of three rivers Banas, Khari & Dai attracts the tourists. This Mahal is located at bank of banas river. There is good heritage hotel that provides accomodation to the tourists. One can enjoy the boating in ‘Dah of Salam Singh'. Many national and international tourists who visited this place praised the beauty of this place. It is just 10 kms from Bisalpur.One can see the Raj Mahal constructed on a big mountain at Kakor. This Mahal attarcts the tourists. In olden days, this village is known by KANAKPURA.

SHIVAJI GARDEN

It is situated in Bhagat Singh Colony, Newai Town about 30 Kms from Tonk Hq. It is located on the National Highway, 70 kms far from Jaipur. Its area is around 16 Bighas and constructed cost is approximately 1 Crore. Its map is designed like Maisoor Gardens & Hiran Magari Park. Musical fountains are arranged in this garden. Swimming Pool for children also there.

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