Sikar

Sikar lies in Shekhawati, the northern Rajasthan country named for the Shekhawat Rajputs. Rao Daulat Singh established the town and began its fort in 1687, making it the seat of a local estate within the larger state of Jaipur. His successors extended their influence through the surrounding settlements and built further strongholds. Merchants also contributed to the town’s growth, connecting this semi-arid region with markets across northern India.