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The 'Nathmal ji ki Haveli', famous for its carved yellow sandstone, is located in:
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Answer: Option A — Jaisalmer
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Nathmal ji ki Haveli is a 19th-century mansion in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, famous for its fine carvings in yellow sandstone.
About the haveli:
- It was built in the late 19th century for Diwan Mohata Nathmal, the Prime Minister (diwan) of the then ruler of Jaisalmer.
- According to local tradition, it was built by two brothers, Hathi and Lulu, who worked on the two halves of the building separately.
- Because each brother worked on his own side, the two halves are similar but not identical, and visitors can find small differences in their designs.
- The facade has carvings of flowers, birds, horses, elephants, and even modern objects such as a steam engine and a bicycle, which the craftsmen had seen in pictures.
- Two life-size elephants carved in yellow sandstone stand guard at the entrance.
- Parts of the interior have miniature-style paintings, with some gold leaf work.
About havelis:
- A "haveli" is a traditional mansion or townhouse, usually built around one or more courtyards.
- Havelis were built by wealthy merchants and nobles in Rajasthan and Gujarat, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Other famous havelis of Jaisalmer:
- Patwon ki Haveli: a cluster of five havelis built by the Patwa family; it is the largest and best known.
- Salim Singh ki Haveli: with a distinctive peacock-shaped roof.
About Jaisalmer:
- It is called the "Golden City" because of its yellow sandstone buildings.
- The Jaisalmer Fort ("Sonar Quila") is a "living fort", with people still living inside it; it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Hill Forts of Rajasthan" (2013).
Other havelis of Rajasthan:
The Shekhawati region (Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Churu) is famous for its painted havelis.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Bikaner is known for Junagarh Fort and its red sandstone havelis.
- ✗Jodhpur is the "Blue City".
- ✗Udaipur is the "City of Lakes".
Quick tip
Remember: Nathmal ji ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli = Jaisalmer ("Golden City"); painted havelis = Shekhawati.
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