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Dausa is 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.

Chand Boari

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.

Mehandipur Balaji Temple

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History of Dausa city

Dausa was an important political place for Dundhar region. The Chauhan ruler Raja Soodh Dev ruled this region during 996 to 1006 AD . Later, from 1006 AD to 1036 AD, Raja Dule Rai ruled this region for 30 years. Dausa has given prominent freedom fighters to the nation.Late Shri Tikaram Paliwal and Late Shri Ram Karan Joshi were amongst the freedom fighters who gave their valuable contribution for fight for independence and for amalgamation of the Princely States to form Rajasthan State.Late Shri Tikaram Paliwal was the First Chief Minister of Rajasthan in 1952 after independence. Also, Late Shri Ram Karan Joshi was the First Panchayati Raj Minister of the Rajasthan state who submitted the First Panchayati Raj Bill in the Vidhansabha in 1952. The famous poet of the traditional worship by poetry, Sant Sunderdas was born on Chaitra Shukla Navami in Vikram Samvat 1653 in Dausa. He was renouned NIRGUN PANTHI Sant and wrote 42 famous Grantha, out of which Gyan Sundaram and Sunder Vilas are famous Grantha.

chand baroi art work on walls

Geography and Climate of Dausa city

Dausa is located at 26.88° N 76.33° E.It has an average elevation of 333 metres (1072 feet). It is one of the 7 Districts of Jaipur division and is surrounded by Jaipur, Alwar, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Bharatpur and Tonk. The total area is 3404.78 Sq. KM. in roughly C shape tampering towards east and west at corners. The soil of the district is yellowish to dark brown dominantly fine textured, generally suitable for all type of crops. The mountain ranges in Dausa are part of North Arawali ranges. Banganga and Morel are the major rivers in the city and there are 36 dams.

Economy of Dausa city

As of 2001 India census,Dausa had a urban population of 61,589. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Dausa has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76% and, female literacy is 54%. In Dausa, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

pottery

Flora and Fauna of Dausa city

Dausa district falls under Indus Plains floristic region of India. Each region has its distinctive species. This district is endowed with Acacia nilotica ( Babool ), Asenegal (Kumta), Anogeissus (Dhok), Prosopis (Khejadi), Capparis(Kair) and Caotropis (Ak). This vegetation is typically of tropical throne forests. The district is endowed with a variety of habitats. The district, although not rich in dense forest growth, it sustains considerable biological diversity. As far as the faunal regions are concerned, the district falls under Oriental region. Of the characteristic wildlife of the region, the wild animals still surviving in the district include the monkey, lemur(langoor),panther,black buck and the peafowl.


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