Roots of Barwara
The original name Badh Ka Wada was inspired by the abundance of which sacred tree?
Banyan tree
King Bheem Singh Chauhan dreamt of a girl who later revealed herself to be this deity
Chauth Mata
The Radha Krishna Temple is believed to date back to which ruling dynasty of Barwara?
The Chauhans
The Zenana Mahal features jharokha windows. What dual purpose did they serve?
Privacy and ventilation with view
This was where the Thakur held court, dispensing justice, listening to the villagers' concerns, and resolving disputes.
Kacheri
The word "Burj" in Shikar Burj refers to a structure typically found where in a fort
Meeting point of two walls
The name “Chauth Ka Barwara” combines a date and deity. What does “Chauth” signify?
The fourth day (Karwa Chauth)
This vibrant Rajasthani festival, celebrated with a procession from Fort Barwara to the village, honors Goddess Gauri.
Gangaur
This part of the Fort is named after a warrior who even after being mortally wounded, his body continued to fight.
Fateh Darwaza
The Nath Sadhus chose Barwara for meditation. What specific environmental feature attracted them?
Dense Banyan groves
Also known Java Plum, this fruit has a tangy and slight sweet flavour. Its seeds are often dried into powder and used for managing blood sugar levels.
Jamun
This architectural feature on the fort walls allowed boiling oil to be poured on invaders.
A war drainage hole
Lord Dhanvantri, worshipped at Mardana Mahal Temple, is the god of what ancient practice?
Ayurveda
The architectural styles in Zenana Mahal combine which three traditions?
Rajasthani, Mughal, and European
Who was awarded the title of "Rao Bahadur" by the British Army?
Thakur Man Singh
This plant originally came from Middle East through Silk Route, known for its cooling properties and symbolic body art.
Henna
The Rajawat dynasty took control of Barwara after this legendary battle in 1730.
Battle of Pacholas
The line “मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत्” is a prayer that no one should experience what?
Sorrow or Suffering
What structural reason explains the sound- and weather-proofing of Mardana Mahal?
Pillar-less construction requiring thick walls to support dome weight
In the Ranthambore region, the Aravalli hills merge with which ancient mountain range?
Vindhyachal Range
The Aravalli range visible from the Shikar Burj is considered among the oldest mountain ranges on Earth. Approximate its age
670 million years
Who defeated the Chauhans after approximately 130 years of their rule.
The Mughal Emperor Akbar
The sleeping Vishnu idol at the temple is inspired by which temple in Nepal?
Budhanilkantha Temple
Our Fort was restored and transformed into a Six Senses luxury hotel by the Espire Group, with the architectural design overseen by......?
Parul Zaveri & Nimish Patel (Abhikram)
This ancient Indian text, where the shloka “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah” is found, belongs to which Vedic tradition
Yajurveda