woman looking at herself in a mirror, detail of frescoes on the walls of Ram Poddar Chhatri in Ramgarh, Shekhawati, Rajasthan, India.
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Most of the buildings of the Shekhawati region were constructed in between the 18th century and the early 20th century. During the British occupation, traders adapted this style for their buildings.The havelis are noted for their frescos depicting mythological and historical themes. The frescos include images of gods, goddesses, animals, and the life of the lords Rama and Krishna, profusely painted on the havelis in this region. Shahpura Haveli in Shahpura, 65kms from Jaipur on Jaipur - Delhi Highway and[citation needed] Nangal Sirohi in Mahendragarh district, 130 km from Delhi are popular for their Shekhawati architecture