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Sawai Madhopur is a city and a municipality in the Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan. Sawai Madhopur was built as a unique city by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur during 1750–1768, and named the city after his own name. Today Sawai Madhopur is known for Ranthambhor, a Wildlife reserve and a place of historical importance.
In Rajasthan, the Chauhan king, Govinda the grandson of Prithviraj Chauhan established himself at Ranthambhore. Following disturbances after the death of Iltutmish, Vagbhatta besieged the fort of Ranthambhor.
Sawai Madhopur is famous for its guavas, affectionately known as "Madhopur guavas" in Rajasthan. Some of the popular attractions in Sawaimadhopur include are Amareshwar Mahadeo Temple, ChouthMata Temple, Mahadeo Chhatri, Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore Fort, Ranthambhor Ganesh Temple, Rameshwaram Dham, Sameton Ki Haveli and Toran Dwar.
Apart from sightseeing, one can also take part in various fair and festival of the district. Some of them include Chauth Mata Fair, Ganesh Chaturthi Fair, KalyanJi Fair and Shiv Ratri Fair.Famous shopping items in Sawaimadhopur include colorful jewelry, antiques, textiles, carpets and handicrafts.
Other excursion in Sawai Madhopur includes Siwad, Khandar Fort, Kakod and Hathi Bhata, Karauli Kaila Devi, Charankya River, Shri Mahaveerji temple and Sapt-Kund, Bhagwatgarh.
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