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Maharaja Jaswant Singh II Ruler of Jodhpur Marwar from 1876-1895 A.D is remembered as the benign Monarch who steered the administration and economy of Marwar away from chaos and instability to a period of sustained development and security and justice for all. Amongst the prominent civil servants in this Ruler's coterie of adminstrators, was a young Charan by the name of Kaviraj Muraridanji. He was an astute politician and a farsighted adminstrator. In 1894 Kaviraj Muraridanji received in Jagir the little known hamlet of Chanwa. There he build an exquisite little fortress Palace today known as Heritage Hotel Fort Chanwa. In 1941, however the village of Chanwa became "Khalsa" ( belonging to the State ) as, ironically Muraridanji fell victim to a law introduced by him in the best interest of Marwar, whereby feudal estates lacking a male successor and without a recognized adoption in the life time of the deceased Jagirdar were automatically resumed by the state, after his death.
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In
the year 1948 Chanwa was granted in "Jagir"
to Maharaja Dalip Singh, the youngest son of Maharaja
Umaid Singh, However over the years the Fortress sank into
years of neglect and decay. In 1992 inspired by a wave of successful
restorations to heritage properties and encouraged by the burgeoning
tourism traffic into western Rajasthan Maharaj Dalip Singh,
the 24th generation of direct descent from Rao Jodha, ruler and
founder of Jodhpur in the 15the century decided
to throw open the gates of Chanwa to these new 'invaders".
Today Heritage Hotel Fort Chanwa restored to its
pristine glory and charm by its proud owners Maharaj Dalip
Singh & Rani Madhu Devi, warmly welcome travellers
from distant lands offering princely hospitality in an inimitably
enchanting setting- a Heritage Hotel in the finest traditions. Heritage
Hotel Fort Chanwa has Sixty four authentically renovated
rooms ( with attached bathrooms) each different from the other.
Ourhonoured guests can relish traditional Rajasthani cuisine
which is specially prepared by cooks who have served the family
through the generations. Candle-light dinners with folk musicians
singing in the background brings in nostalgia and old world charm.
