Shekhawati is a semi-arid historical region located in the northeast part of Rajasthan, India.
It encompasses the administrative districts of Jhunjhunu and Sikar. From the administrative and geographical point of view Shekhawati is limited to Jhunjhunu and Sikar districts only. It is bounded on the northwest by Jangladesh region, on the northeast by Haryana, on the east by Mewat, on the southeast by Dhundhar, on the south by Ajmer, on the southwest by Marwar regions. However, some parts of Churu and Nagaur districts are also considered in the Shekawati region.

Its area is 13784 square kilometers. The inhabitants of Shekhawati are considered brave, sacrificing and hard working people. The region provides the highest number of persons to the Indian Army. The region of Shekhawati is also known as Scotland of India because of its brave, sacrificing and painstaking Rajput people.

Alsisar is a small town in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India. It is in the north-western part of the district. The area surrounding the town is an arid semi desert. This place is known for its inhuman temperature ranging from 48ºC in summer to below zero levels in winter.

Like other places in Shekhawati, Alsisar is famous for castle, Havelis and Cenotaphs.

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