ABOUT SWAI MADHOPUR

History

About 180 kms. to north-east of Jaipur, along the rolling hills of Vindhyas and Aravali ranges lies the town of Sawai Madhopur. The town founded in 1765 AD was named after its founder Sawai Madho Singh-I of Jaipur.Today Sawai Madhopur is known for Ranthambhor, a Wildlife reserve and a place of historical importance.
The Muslim conquest brought about major changes in the political map of northern India. In Rajasthan, the Chauhan kingdoms of sapadalaksa and Nodal dis-appeared, Govinda the grandson of Prithviraj Chauhan established himself at Ranthambhore and ruled as feudatory of the Sultan of Delhi. Following disturbances after the death of Iltutmish, Vagbhatta besieged the fort of Ranthambhor. He then ruled from here for 12 Years waging continuous battles against the Sultanate. Rao Hamir was yet another figure who carved a niche for himself. In the annals, it is only now and then do we come across men of such heroism.
Rana Kumbha captured the Ranthambhor Fort the middle of the 15th century. After the death of Aurangzeb, the fort was taken over by the rulers of Jaipur.

Access

Airways Jaipur Sanganer is the nearest airport. For details on air connectivity, see our section on Jaipur

Railways The place is well connected with Jaipur as well as other adjoining centres. Few train connections are : Awadh Express : Mumbai - Sawai Madhopur - Dehradun Golden Temple Mail : Mumbai - Sawai Madhopur - Amritsar Intercity Express : Delhi - Indore

By Bus Apart from a direct link with Jaipur, the place is connected by road to major cities of Rajasthan

General Information

Geographical Area		5042.99 Sq.Kms.
	Rural	4967.70 Sq. Kms.
	Urban	75.29 Sq.Kms.
Location
	North Longitude	Between 25°-45' to 26°-41'
	East Longitude	Between 75°-59' to 77°-0'
Temperature
	Maximum	45° C
	Minimum	4° C