The territory derives her name from the Shekhawat Rajput clan scion Maha Rao Shekha Ji, who established his rule in the 15th Century by his bravery and valor. After Maha Rao Shekha Ji , his offspring flourished the land with different forms of art and culture for centuries till date, thus it is called Shekhawati (The garden of Rao Shekha). Shekhawati is known for its artistic sculptures rich of fr
esco wall paintings , handicraft and above all the kind of hospitality extended by the Shekhawati People. State tourism motto “Padharo Mahare Desh” (Guests, you are welcome in our land) is being religiously followed by the people of Shekhawati giving an unforgettable experience to the visiting tourists. Now a days Shekhawati is developing as a forward education hub if the state of Rajasthan with emergence of more than 150 colleges and institutes. The facilities are inviting students from all other states of the country. Even earlier it was regarded as a place to impart quality education under the aegis of institutes like BITS (Pilani).
