The Aath Haveli in Nawalgarh is located on the western side of the Nawalgarh Fort. Aath in Hindi means eight which denotes the number of the group of havelis. Nawalgarh founded by Thakur Nawal Singh, son of the most successful ruler of Shekhawati – Shardul Singh. The haveli has some of the finest frescos in the Shekhawati region. The Aath Haveli is one of the best havelis in Rajasthan.
Nawalgarh was a prosperous town in Shekhawati region and much of the affluent business clan of modern India trace their origin to Nawalgarh. The havelis of Nawalgarh- Aath haveli, Murarka Haveli, Khedwal Bhawan, Bhagton ki Haveli and Anandi Lal Poddar Haveli are the prime tourist attractions of the place. The frescoes and mural in these havelis are extremely attractive and reflect immense skill and aesthetic prowess of the workmen who created them.
The Aath Haveli, Nawalgarh belonged to one of the affluent trader families of the region. The overwhelming number of traders in the region justifies the large number of exquisite havelis in Nawalgarh. Because erecting and maintaining these grand mansions was no child’s play, keeping in mind the huge expenses they incurred.
