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Tourist Attraction Of Tonk

Tonk is one of the well renowned Districts of Rajasthan. The City of Tonk is the Administrative Headquarters of the district. Nawabi Nagari 'Tonk' is famous not only in Rajasthan but also all over India for its historical Importance.It is situated Near the right bank of banas, Just 60 miles by road south from jaipur. Tonk was also the capital of the eponymous princely state of British India from 1817 to 1947.

Tonk has been called Rajasthan ka Lucknow, Adab ka Gulshan, Romantic poet Akhtar Shreerani ki Nagri, Meethe Kharboojo ka Chaman, Hindu Muslim Ekta ka Maskan and as result of which Tonk could keep an isolated status in Rajasthan. Tonk have many pilgrimage sites and other visiting places of national and international importance.

Ghanta Ghar  :-  Historical Ghanta Ghar was built in 1937 by Mohammed Sadat Ali Khan, the Nawab of Tonk. He collected money for constructing this historical monument by distributing medicines to the villagers who suffered from haiza in 1936.

Hadi Rani Baori :-  Hadi Rani ki baori is located in Toda Rai Singh.Toda Rai Singh is a historical city situated in Tonk district and was established in the year 1901. It is surrounded by hills and this ancient is of great archaeological significance.  In earlier times it was known as Takshakpur, Takshakagadha, Todapattan, Ishtikapur, etc. it was founded by Nagas in the 4^th Century A.D. and this town was ruled by Chauhans of Ajmer and Guhilas of Chatsu. In 15^th and 16^th century, this town was capital of Solanki Rajputs. The town got its present name from Rai Singh Sisodia who was the famous ruler of this place. During the reign of Shah Jahan, he was a Mughal mansabdar. Toda Rai Singh is blessed with rich cultural heritage and glorious historical past.

Hathi Bhata – Tonk :-  Hathi Bhata, situated 22 km away from the Tonk City, has been carved out of a single stone, in the shape of an elephant. The monument was constructed in 1200 by Ram Nath Slat, during the reign of Sawai Ram Singh. The inscription on the monument tells the story of Raja Nal and Damayanti.

Jama Masjid – Tonk  :- Jama Masjid is one of the biggest mosques in India and is constructed in ancient Mughal architectural style. The initial construction work of the mosque started in 1246 by the first Nawab of Tonk, Amir Khan. It was finally completed between 1297 and 1298 by his son, Nawab Wzirudhoula. There are four doors and four minarets in this mosque. The walls of the masjid have fine golden paintings and meenakari work.

Sunehari Kothi :-  It is situated near Bada Kuwa on Najar Bagh road in Tonk City. Inside the Kothi, the walls are golden polish. It is also known as Shishmahal. One can see the diamonds and glasses, paintings, flowers, Pachhikari and Meenakari works on the walls. The government has published it in the gazette for making it a historical place. Renovation work is going on for preserving this monument.

Bisalpur dam  :-  It is located about 70 km from District HQ. and 13 km from Deoli tehsil head quarter. One can visit the beautiful Dam and historical Lord Gokarneswar Temple. As per the local history, Ravan has made tapasya here. Dam was constructed between two mountains on the Banas River. Here, the Banas River splits the Aravalli Range. Its catchment area is 27,725 km2. The project is to be completed in two phases. In first phase, it will provide drinking water and in second phase irrigation facilities through the canals. The total length of the Dam will be 574 meters and the height is 39.50 meters.

Rajmahal :- The 'Sangam' of three rivers Banas, Khari and Dai attracts the tourists. This Mahal is located at bank of the Banas River. There is good heritage hotel that provides accommodation to the tourists. One can enjoy the boating in Dah of Salam Singh. Many national and international tourists who visited this place praised the beauty of this place. It is just 10 km from Bisalpur. One can see the Raj Mahal constructed on a big mountain at Kakor. This Mahal attracts the tourists. Formerly, this village was known as Kanakpura.