Located in the undulating terrain of Aravalli Range, the forts are impressive for its tactical location, architectural brilliance, historic and cultural significance. Built between the 5th and 17th th centuries AD the forts belong to different Rajput Princely states. Each fort represents the fortified seat of power of the erstwhile royal dynasties.

Alwar presently is one of the popular tourist destinations in in ancient India it was an important political center. Several fights have been fought by warrior clans to bring Alwar district under their control. Finally it was the Rajputs who brought political stability to the district. As a historical district it had been a witness to the exile of the Pandavas and numerous wars.

In the Southwestern part of the state, the land is wetter, hilly, and more fertile. The climate varies throughout Rajasthan. Average rainfall also varies; the western deserts accumulate about mm about 4 in annually, while the southeastern part of the state receives mm 26 in annually, most of which falls from July through September during the monsoon season. History of Rajasthan Archaeological and historical evidence shows a continuous human habitation of the area dating back to , years.

Between the 7th and the 11th century AD, several dynasties arose, with Rajput strength reaching its peak at the beginning of the 16th century. Emperor Akbar brought the Rajput states into the Mughal Empire; by early 19th century they allied with the Marathas. With the decline of the Mughals, the Rajputs gradually clawed back their independence through a series of spectacular victories, but, by then a new force to reckon with, had emerged on the scene in the form of the British.

Most Rajput states entered into alliances with the British, which allowed them to continue as independent states, each with its own maharaja, subject to certain economic and political constraints. These alliances proved to be the beginning of the end of the Rajputs, and soon the extravagance and indulgence of the rulers led to the disintegration of the Rajput kingdoms. The present form of Rajasthan came into being after the Independence.

Demographics of Rajasthan Rajasthan has a population of 6,85,48, as per the census. The population growth over the last ten years has been around The sex ratio of Rajasthan is per males.