Wair

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Phulbari Palace at Wer in Rajasthan

Wair (वैर) or Weir is a town of historical importance in Bharatpur district in Rajasthan. Wer was founded by Badan Singh (r.1722-33).

Phulbari Palace

This is a view of the palace from a courtyard or empty tank in the foreground. Wer was founded by Badan Singh (r.1722-33), the Sinsini Jat who became the first Raja of Dig in 1722. He built a fort, another palace and gardens at Wer.

Kacheri at Wair

Kacheri at Wair

Kacheri with a gun in the foreground at Wer Fort in Rajasthan. This is a view looking across the courtyard towards the two-storeyed arcaded kacheri or court. The barrel of a massive iron cannon lies on the ground in the left foreground. The fort was built by Badan Singh (r.1722-33), the Sinsini Jat who became the first Raja of Dig in 1722.

Wair Fort

Wair Fort near Bharatpur in Rajasthan

This is a view of Wair Fort looking across the moat towards the crenellated ramparts and round corner bastions of the fort. It was built along with a palace and gardens by Badan Singh (r.1722-33), the Sinsini Jat who became the first Raja of Dig in 1722.

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