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'''Mahansar''' is a village in the [[Shekhawati]] region in [[Rajasthan]], [[India]].<ref>[https://archive.today/20130217223935/http://rajssp.raj.nic.in/MODULES/Reports/BeneficiaryReport/RptVillageWise.aspx?Technade=GPEvuUwDFaR3JDxO4GMvy5iX/FSQRSiKaqdGXyWU69BLPeEwF7ePqt4r69AvIWst9emf0aCojnTnptNzFIH0fYVQ12p2uqanLjzTYwUWlZIsXqaGaLvRekmA3VGJgoDOQIrLfljInrJHyTZFrVvKoCNCFn1PgvsrJMw8OWa5deo= Finance Department, Government of Rajasthan]</ref> It was founded in 1768 by the Thakurs of one of the branch of Shekhawats. It is located in [[Jhunjhunu]] district at a distance of 40&nbsp;km from Jhunjhunu near the trifurcation of Jhujhunu, [[Churu district|Churu]] and [[Sikar]] districts.<br />
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Mahansar is known for its rich and heritage culture, the Sone-Chandi ki Dukan{{clarify|date=February 2013}} dating from 1846. It incorporates gold leaf in its intricate paintings. This [[haveli]] has three vaulted ceilings; scenes from the [[Ramayana]] are painted on the left one, incarnations of [[Vishnu]] on the centre one, and scenes from the life of [[Krishna]] are to be found on the right one.<br />
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It is quite popular for its heritage liqueur which has been dubbed as ‘Mahansar liquor’. By the efforts of Rajendra Singh Shekhawat,(scion from the 8th generation of Mahansar family) Mahansar Heritage Liquor has gained popularity in various states of India like Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa. Mahansar drinks and culture were appreciated by various visitors from all across the globe.<br />
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{{Jhunjhunu district}}<br />
[[Category:Villages in Jhunjhunu district]]<br />
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