Sawai Madhopur is popularly known as the 'gateway to Ranhambore' in
Rajasthan
. The town has seen many historic episodes and reigns. Passed on from the Chauhan Rajput king, Govinda to Vagabhatta, from Rana Kumbha to Akbar and Aurangzeb, the city has been patronized by almost all the rulers. Beautification and renovation of the city has been regularly undertaken in almost all the regimes. The city derives its name from Maharaja Sawai Madho Singhji I who is believed to have given the city its current plan in 1765 AD.
The nearest airport to Sawai Madhopur is
Jaipur, the capital city, 132 km away which boasts of excellent national and international flight connectivity. Sawai Madhopur lies on the main rail route connecting Delhi and Mumbai. Excellent roads connect Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur and other cities of Rajasthan.
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Last Updated on : 3 February 2020
