Fatehpur
The
Muslim Nawabs established Fatehpur in 1451 and the Shekhawati Rajputs took it
over in the 18th century. The opulence of the local merchants is so evident
from the richly painted havelis of Poddars, Choudhuri and the Ganeriwalas families.
The town is also a good base to visit nearby towns of Lakshmangarh and Mandawa.
Mahaveer Prasad Goenka haveli built is 1885 is believed to have some of the
best frescos in perfect match of colour and design. The haveli maybe mostly
locked and may take several visits to be able to see it. Geori Shankar Haveli
is a good example of mirrored mosaic ceiling. Haveli Nadine is a haveli purchased
by a French artist Nadine Le Prince. It retains some good painting is shades
predominantly in red and blue.
The artist is energetically restoring the painting and for the time being visitors
is not allowed. The Choudaharia Haveli though in an extreme state of deteriorations
has a rare departure of an erotic painting. The Jagannath Singhania Haveli has
some fine paintings of Radha and Krishna and shows some British men holding
guns. The others havelis, which are notable are Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli
and Vishnunath Keria Haveli.
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