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Jhunjhunu Is the
biggest town in the Shekhawati region and are the district
administrative head quarters for the region. It is located a 180 kms
from Jaipur and 245 kms from Delhi. The Khemkhani Nawabs founded the
town in the 15th century. The Rajput ruler Sardul Sigh took control
of the town by 1730 and the British raised and based of locals here
in 1830. The brigade main task was to contain dacoits, which were
mainly local chieftains. The town is approachable by train and road
from Jaipur and Delhi. The town has decent accommodation to stay and
can be an ideal base to stay while exploring the Shekhawati region.
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