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Morarka
Haveli Museum, which is a landmark in Nawalgarh, is located in Naya
Bazar, and was built in 1900 A.D. by Shri Jairam Dasji Morarka – a
connoisseur and patron of the arts. The Haveli depicts the
varied motifs prevalent at theat time through the medium of wall
paintings. Even after a century the ferscoes are preserved in a
good condition. The Haveli is open to public, upon the wishes
and efforts of the present owner and descendent – Shri Kamal
Morarka.
History
Nawal Singh, the fourth of the five brothers founded this town
in 1737 and also getting his name as Nawalgarh. He built a fort
and the temple of Gopinath and surrounded the site with walls.
He encouraged some jaipur merchants to settle here. The Morarka
clan were prominent amongst the early arrivals. They say that
they came at the request of Nawal Singh in 1756. Many other
Banias flourished the names of some clearly giving their origins
– i.e. the Jaipuries and the Sanganeeries.
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