Shardul Singh

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Maharao Shardul Singh ji Shekhawat (1681-1742)^[1] was the Shekhawat ruler of Jhunjhunu (in present-day Rajasthan, India). During his reign, the Shekhawats are considered to have reached the height of their powers.^[1] After his death the estate was divided equally among his surviving five sons, whose descendants continued to rule over it until India achieved independence.^[2]

To commemorate the memory of their father, his sons made a monumental dome (known as Chhatri) with a fresco at Parasrampura, the capital of Jhunjhunu.^[3] All five sons were very brave, capable, and efficient rulers. They raised many new villages, towns, forts and palaces, encouraged the Seths (merchants) for trade. As a result, they grew rich and made many havelies.^{[clarification needed]} The fresco-paintings of these havelies speak about that period and prosperity. Moreover, the rich merchants made the wells, ponds, bawries (step well), temples and inns at various places. They are the examples of industrial architectural excellence. The fresco-painting probably came into existence in the 18th century. It was during the period of Shardual Singh ji that fresco painting was in much vogue.