It was built by Maharaja Madho Singh in 1768. The history of Sawai Madhopur revolves around the Ranthambore fort. The fort still holds different theories as some people believed that it was built by rajput King Sapaldaksha in the year 944 AD. Today Sawai Madhopur is known for Ranthambore, a Wildlife reserve and a place of historical importance . The city was ruled by different rulers, from the Chauhan Rajput king, Govinda to Vagabhatta, from RanaKumbha to Akbar and Aurangzeb.
Flying to Sawai Madhopur: Jaipur International Airport(164 km away), is the nearest airport to Sawai Madhopur, offers international flights from London, Singapore, Sydney, Dubai and domestic flights from Bangalore, Mumbai, Chandigarh, New Delhi, Kolkata
Driving to Sawai Madhopur:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Kota | 124 km | 2:48 |
| Jaipur | 176 km | 3:04 |
| Bharatpur | 203 km | 4:05 |
| Alwar | 212 km | 4:26 |
| Ajmer | 234 km | 4:37 |
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