Jhilai

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
  1. Rajasthan.gov.in: #94 Jhilai
  2. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: A Prince Hunting Boars with His Retinue
  3. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: Portrait of Thakur Utham Ram
  4. Worldorgs.com:Jhilai Old Fort (with photos)

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