Alwar
There are many theories about the derivation of the name Alwar. Cunningham maintains that the city derived its name from the Salva tribe and was originally Salwapur, then Salwar, Halawar and finally Alwar. According to another school, it was known as Aravalpur or the city of Aravali. Some others maintain that the city is named after Alaval Khan Mewati (prince Khanzada who wrested Alwar from Nikumbh Rajputs). An investigation conducted during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar revealed that Maharaja Alaghraj, second son of Maharaja Kakil of Amber. He ruled the area in the 11th century and his territory extended to the present-day city of Alwar. He founded the city of Alpur in 1106 Vikrami Samvat (1049 AD) after his own name, which eventually became Alwar. It was earlier written as Ulwar, but during the reign of Jai Singh the spelling was changed to Alwar.
An investigation conducted during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar revealed that Maharaja Alaghraj, second son of Maharaja Kakil of Amber. He ruled the area in the 11th century and his territory extended to the present-day city of Alwar. He founded the city of Alpur in 1106 Vikrami Samvat (1049 AD) after his own name, which eventually became Alwar. It was earlier written as Ulwar, but during the reign of Jai Singh the spelling was changed to Alwar.

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