About 180 kms northwest of Jaipur, along the foothills of the Aravali ranges Vindhyas and is the town of Sawai Madhopur. The town established in 1765 AD was called after its founder Sawai Madho Singh-I of Jaipur.Nowadays Sawai Madhopur is known for Ranthambhor, a Wildlife reserve and a place of historical importance.
The Muslim conquest important changes in the political map of northern India. In Rajasthan, the Chauhan kingdoms sapadalaksa and nodal disease-appeared, Govinda, the grandson of Prithviraj Chauhan settled in Ranthambhore and ruled as a vassal of the Sultan of Delhi. Following the riots after the death of Iltutmish, Vagbhatta Ranthambhor besieged the fortress.
Then ruled from here for 12 years waging continuous battles against the Sultanate. Rao Hamir was another figure who carved a niche for itself. In the annals, it's just occasionally we are not men of heroism.
Rana Kumbha captured the fort Ranthambhor mid-15th century. After the death of Aurangzeb, the fort was taken by the rulers of Jaipur.
Sawai Madhopur makes a well place to stay for excursions into the Ranthambore National Park.
