Many forts are built all over Rajasthan. There is no dearth of havelis here. On reaching Jaisalmer, you will get to see Patwa Haveli. There are 5 havelis together. Guman Chand Patwa had made this mansion for his sons. Every royal and beautiful sample was chosen while making it, but when the mansion was ready, they could not stay there. Leave the mansion, they also had to leave Jaisalmer.
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What is the history of this mansion
This is the story of Guman Chand Patwa, who was a businessman. He had 5 sons who wanted to do business in Jaisalmer. He met the priest of a Jain temple when he failed. He advised the Patwa brothers to leave Jaisalmer. The five brothers accepted the advice. After this, their banking and gold and silver business increased rapidly. Seeing the growing business of the brothers, they were called to compensate for the state deficit. Because of this, he returned to Jaisalmer. Then Guman Chand Patwa made one mansion each for his five sons.
Why is it called Kothari’s Patwa Haveli?
Guman Chand Patwa made a mansion for his dear sons, but the fate of sons did not write in Jaisalmer. Business started declining. Despite not wanting, he had to leave the city again. Over time, the owners themselves became the keepers of the mansion. He spoke to Shri Jeevan Lal Kothari to sell the mansion. They also agreed. After this, this mansion was named Kothari’s Patwa Haveli.
5 storey Rajputana Haveli
The touch of royal and beautiful arts can be seen in every part of the Patwa Haveli. The group of these 5 havelis remain in the streets in the middle of the city. In these havelis, you will get to see carved pillars, forged balconies and many decorative items. This mansion is designed in Rajput and Victorian style. Even today, beds etc. are kept in the rooms in the mansion. Some people also call this mansion ‘the mansion of brocade traders’.
Museum made for people
This mansion of 5 Patwa brothers has now become a museum. There is a chance to see years old things here. A part of the mansion has become a market for Rajasthani things. Some people also call it the Taj Mahal of Jaisalmer.
Know the right time to roam
To see the beauty of this mansion, you can go from 9 am to 6 pm. To go here, you have to buy a ticket of 20 rupees. You can also buy an extra ticket and take a camera in this mansion.