Jhilai Explained
Jhilai or Jhilay is a small village and gram panchayat in Niwai panchayat samiti (block) in the district of Tonk, Rajasthan, India.[1]
Jhilai was formerly the seat of a Rajput principality. The former palace is known for its distinctive artistic style, closely related to that of Jaipur.[2] [3] There is a separate fort, now ruined but still a significant landmark, sited on a rocky outcrop 40–60 metres high.[4]
Jhilai is near Niwai which is a vegetable oil hub. Near Niwai is the Banasthali Vidhyapeeth university.
References
26.3567°N 76.0064°W
Notes and References
- https://jansoochna.rajasthan.gov.in/PDF/DistrictPDF/TONK.pdf Rajasthan.gov.in: #94 Jhilai
- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/38041 Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: A Prince Hunting Boars with His Retinue
- https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/37876 Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: Portrait of Thakur Utham Ram
- https://in.worldorgs.com/catalog/jhilai/tourist-attraction/jhilai-old-fort Worldorgs.com:Jhilai Old Fort (with photos)