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Ramgarh Shekhawati: An Analytical Study of Medieval Settlement

Author(s) Mahesh Kumar, Ritu B. Rai
Country India
Abstract Ramgarh Shekhawati kown as “Ramgarh Sethan” is a town located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, India. The town was settled by Poddars in medieval era. The town is known for its settlement pattern, havelis (mansions), chattries and frescoes. The town is characterized by its narrow streets, which are lined with havelis and other traditional buildings. The town's layout having grid pattern, with a central market area surrounded by residential neighbourhoods. The settlement study reveals about the evolution & planning of town of medieval town based on geographical, water management, security aspects, trading activities, environmental & socio-cultural aspects. As Ramgarh also lies in silk route in medieval era, this aspect has also played an important role in planning of the town. Overall, the settlement study of Ramgarh Shekhawati reveals a historic and culturally rich town, with a distinctive architectural style and a strong sense of community. Further the study illustrates the major zones at macro level along with the layout & functionality aspects of various urban elements. At macro level clusters are having their unique identity based on socio-cultural, urban fabric, functionality, street character & environmental aspects; based on these aspects clusters are planned with Grid iron pattern, chowk pattern & branch pattern. Town has four entry gateways which lead to the central chowk & ramgarh fort. All the basic basic emenities like dharmshala, temple, step well were constructed near to the entry gateways of town to avail the basic facilities to the traders & visitors.
Keywords Medieval Towns, Settlement, Sustainability, Urban Morphology
Field Sociology > Archaeology / History
Published In Volume 5, Issue 2, March-April 2023
Published On 2023-04-26
Cite This Ramgarh Shekhawati: An Analytical Study of Medieval Settlement - Mahesh Kumar, Ritu B. Rai - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 2, March-April 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i02.2668
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i02.2668
Short DOI https://doi.org/gr7hgg
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