Kishangarh Village
Kishangarh is 27 Kms north east of Ajmer and was founded by Kishan Singh a Rathore Prince. In the 18th century it acclaimed fame as one of the finest schools of miniatures paintings. Though a smaller school with a much shorter duration it had a more refined style. It peaked under the patronage of Savant Singh an heir to the throne, who later became a hermit. It is said that Savant Singh modeled as Krishna while his mistress nicknamed as Bani Thani modelled for Radha. Paintings of Bani Thani are it most celebrated. The artist of this school favoured evening lights and grey skies with fine colours. This outstanding school lasted only a few decades. Today the artists still create duplicates of the work. The town is now an industrial town for marble and textiles. Kishangarh is connected by train and bus.
Kishan Singh Rathore built Kishangarh in 1611, which is now days famous as the marble city of India in 1611. Kishangarh has had one of India's most famous styles of miniature painting. Under Satwant Singh's patronage, the school reached its zenith. A person of arts himself, he promoted painting in Kishangarh. It is believed that Savant Singh modeled as Lord Krishna while his mistress Bani Thani as Radha. The renowned Kishangarh Radha painting is still considered to be one of the best works of Kishangarh.
Maharaja Roop Singh of Kishangarh constructed the Roopangarh Fort in 1648. The different styles of architecture can be distinctly observed in the fort.
The Royal family of Kishangarh has recently converted it into a beautiful hotel.
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