Shekhawati - The Emergence and Decline of a Glorious Era

Few places in India have influenced business, culture, and art like Shekhawati. Once a rugged land of sand and caravans, it rose to become one of Rajasthan's richest regions, where Indian trade and architecture were shaped and powerful business families grew. Inside the book, you'll explore: The journey of the Shekhawat rulers and their desert kingdom, the rise of famous Marwari business families like the Birlas, Goenkas, Singhanias, and so forth, the beauty of Shekhawati's richly painted havelis, and the changes that led to the decline of this golden era. Shekhawati brings alive a forgotten chapter of Indian history in a simple and engaging way.