The early history of Nagaur before the arrival of the Mughals is intermixed with the efforts of the Sultans of Delhi, Gujarat and Marwar, who disputed their power due to its strategic location. It is included later in the Mughal empire and became a "Sarkar" (Division) to "Ajmer Subah '(province), producing annual incomes of about 10 lakhs of rupees.
The town has an old fort, situated in the centre of the city occupying an extensive area. It contains old palaces, water cisterns and other buildings, some of which are in ruins. The mural paintings on the walls of some apartments in the palace are of high order.
A cattle fair is held in the city during January and February in which huge numbers of cows, oxen (Nagauri race is known), oxen and camels change hands. Tourists also visit the place in large numbers. The city has some monuments of historical importance, namely, the Dargah of Khwaja Hameeduddin Nagauri known as Sultan-ul-Tarkan, who was one of the leading disciples of the Khwaja of Ajmer, and Amar Singh Rathore-ki Chhatri.
Amar Singh Rathore was the heir to the throne of Marwar, who not only was deprived of his right of succession, but was also exiled from the state, where he retired to the Mughal court. His exceptional courage in the field of battle impressed the emperor who gave the main ship of Nagaur and elevated him to a very high rank in the nobility.
However, it is remembered for defending its dignity and courage displayed in view of the emperor in the Mughal court in Agra, killing salabat Khan, the Paymaster General of the latter's insolent behavior towards Amar Singh. Amar Singh was defeated and killed, but the saga of his dauntless spirit and heroic action survived for long in the ballads of the minstrels.
Travel Information (Nagaur)
Air : Nagaur can be reached from Jaipur (293-km), Jodhpur (135-km) and Udaipur (400-km), which are on the domestic airlines route that links Delhi to Mumbai.
Rail : Most of Rajasthan is nearby by a network rail services. A brilliant conncetion to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, from Delhi is the Pink City Express (5 hrs). Other places too are connected by passenger and express trains. A few other significant train connections are: Ranakpur Express (Bikaner-Nagaur-Ratangarh); 4893 Mail (Marwar-Nagaur-Merta Road Junction).
Road : Rajasthan State Roadways coaches connection most tourist places and business centres in and around the land. Chauffer-driven air-conditioned can be hired through the State Tourist Offices and other approved operators.
