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Mandawa is a small town in the heart of Shekhawati region. The place is
known not only for it s havelis but
also for its Fort Palace. The structure
of the palace reminds of the cultural and social importance of this region
in the past. Of the havelis, the most important are the Chokhani, Ladia,
Binsidhar Newatia, and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli. Another haveli, the
Binsidhar Newatia Haveli, is known for its curious paintings. There is a
painting of a boy holding a telephone and a European woman in a car driven
by a chauffeur. The Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli is famous for its erotic
images, now mostly defaced.
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