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Former names | Shekhawati University |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 23 August 2012 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Rajasthan |
| Vice-Chancellor | B.L. Sharma |
| Location | , , India |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | UGC [1] |
| Website | www |
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University, formerly Shekhawati University, is a state university situated in the village Katrathal, in Sikar district, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Sikar, in Rajasthan, India. The university caters the study needs of the students from the Shekhawati region.
The university was established in the year 2012 by Rajasthan Legislative Assembly by passing Shekhawati University, Sikar Act, 2012. [2] The jurisdiction of university is Shekhawati region which comprises the Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu districts of Rajasthan. The university was renamed in 2014 through the Shekhawati University, Sikar (Change of Name) Act, 2014. [3]
The university was allotted 61 acres (25 ha) of land near to the village Katrathal on state highway 8 to construct its campus. The university operated from a temporary campus in Sikar, behind the Government Girls College, while the campus was under construction. [4] In 2021 the university shifted to the permanent campus.[ citation needed ]
Pilani is a small city situated in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, India. Administratively, it forms a part of Jhunjhunu district. The place became popular since the establishment of BITS Pilani.The city is also the home to some of the oldest schools of independent India.
Sikar is a city and municipal council in Sikar district of the state of Rajasthan in India. It is administrative headquarters of Sikar district. It is part of the Shekhawati region, which consists of Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu.
Shekhawati is a semi-arid historical region located in the northeast part of Rajasthan, India. The region was ruled by Shekhawat Rajputs. Shekhawati is located in North Rajasthan, comprising the districts of Jhunjhunu, parts of Sikar that lies to the west of the Aravalis and Churu. It is bounded on the northwest by the Jangladesh region, on the northeast by Haryana, on the east by Mewat, on the southeast by Dhundhar, on the south by Ajmer, and on the southwest by the Marwar region. Its area is 13784 square kilometers.
Fatehpur is a city in the Sikar district of Indian state Rajasthan. It is part of the Shekhawati region. It is midway between Sikar city and Bikaner on National Highway 52.
Nawalgarh is a heritage city in Jhunjhunu district of Indian state of Rajasthan. It is part of the Shekhawati region and is midway between Jhunjhunu and Sikar. It is 31.5 km from Sikar and 39.2 km from Jhunjhunu. Nawalgarh is famous for its fresco and havelis and considered as Golden City of Rajasthan. It is also the motherland of some great business families of India.
Shekhawat is a clan of Rajputs found mainly in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Shekhawats are descendants of Maharao Shekha of Amarsar. Shekhawat is the most prominent clan among Kachhwaha. The Shekhawati region was ruled by them for more than 500 years. Fought against mughals many time. Rao Sujjan Singh of Chhapoli fought mughal army with 300 men to save temple.
Jeenmata is a village in Sikar district of Rajasthan, India. It is located at a distance of 29 km from Sikar town in south. There is an ancient Temple dedicated to Shree Jeen Mataji. Millions of devotees come here during Navaratri. There are a number of dharamshalas to accommodate large number of visitors.
Loharu is a city, municipal committee and assembly constituency in the Bhiwani district of the Indian state of Haryana. It is the administrative headquarters of one of the four administrative sub-divisions of the district and covers 119 villages. It is also a railway junction station.
Churu district is a district of the Indian state of Rajasthan in northern India. It was founded by Banirot Rajputs. Some believe it was a village of jats known as kalera ka bas. Thakur Kushal Singh constructed the Churu fort in 1649 and during the battle of 1871 the area came under dominance of Bikaner State. The town of Churu is the administrative headquarters of the district.
Jhunjhunu district is a district of the Indian state Rajasthan in northern India. The city of Jhunjhunu is the district headquarters.
Sikar district is a district of the Indian state Rajasthan in northern India. The city Sikar is the administrative headquarters of the district. Sikar, Laxmangarh, Sri Madhopur, Neem Ka Thana, and Fatehpur Shekahwati are the largest cities and tehsils of the district.
Jakhal is a village located in the Nawalgarh tehsil of Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India. It is located in shekhawati region, approx. 35 km south of Jhunjhunu city and 20 km east of Nawalgarh. Jakhal was founded by Salehadi Singh Shekhawat on 9 August 1732. Although hundreds of Jakhal's residents serve in the armed forces, the village's main occupation is farming. In the monsoon seasons, the main crops are bajara, moth, and guar, but in winter, the main crops are wheat, barley, sarson, and chana (chickpeas). The major part of the population belongs to Jat community with Moond, Khedar.
Shekhawati is an Indo-Aryan language of Rajasthan, India. It belongs to the Rajasthani languages and is spoken by about three million people in the Shekhawati region, which comprises the Churu, Jhunjhunu and Sikar districts.
Neem Ka Than is a small town, near Sikar city in Sikar district in the Rajasthan state of India.
Udaipurwati is a small town and a municipality in Jhunjhunun district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jhunjhunu city, Sikar, Sri Madhopur and Neem ka thana are some more developed towns near Udaipurwati. Udaipurwati (उदयपुरवाटी) is a town and tahsil in the Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan. Its ancient name, mentioned in Harsha Inscription 961 AD (L-39), was Udarbhatika (उदर्भटिका).
Ramgarh or Ramgarh Shekhawati is a town and a municipality in Ramgarh tehsil of Sikar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Katrathal is a village in Sikar tehsil of Sikar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated at a distance of 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Sikar on State Highway No. 8
The Behlim are Muslim people mainly found in North India and Pakistan. They are a sub-caste of the Rajputs. The Behlims trace their origin back to the great saint
Nangal is a village located in the Sikar district of the Indian state Rajasthan. It is 11 km away from Palsana, 10 km from Khandela, 3 km from Bamanwas and 3.5 km away from Dudhwalo ka Bass.
Chang dance is a folk dance from Rajasthan, India. It is also referred to Dhamal, dhuff dance,, and as Holi dance as it is performed during the Hindu festival of the same name (Holi) to celebrate the defeat of evil. It is a group dance performed by men, carousing and singing riotously to the rhythmic beat of the chang instrument.
