India Travel Update 
Introduction
Fatehpur is conscientiously positioned in the Sikar district on the parched land of Rajasthan and falls equidistant between Jaipur and Bikaner on NH-11. This place is in the good books of vacationers because of its delighted grand havelis beautified with frescos, which is the area of expertise of the Shekhawati region. The Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli, Fatehpur is one of the preeminent havelis in Fatehpur and also acted as status symbol.
Very few readers are aware of the fact that the present Havelis in Rajasthan typically belonged to the wealthy traders who had huge families so these havelis served dual purpose for them, firstly, they were the lavish abodes for their family kinsmen and secondly, they were the icon of their lustrous status.
History
The Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli in Fatehpur, Rajasthan was spotlessly established by Harkishen Das Saraogi who was a legendary trader. The most surprising thing is that his successors still inhabit the Haveli and takes special care of its comeliness.
Description
The Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli in Fatehpur is open into a courtyard delimited by long passage of corridors that head towards the rooms. The interiors of the haveli are smartened up with intricate frescos depicting the breathtaking miniature paintings having its theme taken from life of Lord Krishna, hunting and combat scenes, etc. ‘Jharokas’ were festooned with intricately imprinted filigree screens, specifically designed for the ladies to sneak a quick look at the hustle bustle of the outside world. Nonetheless, it also has a common meeting hall principally used to greet the guests on the ground floor.
Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli, Fatehpur is extremely praiseworthy and has no comparison when it comes to royal approach in the genre of art and architecture.
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