Jhilai
village in Rajasthan, India
Jhilai or Jhilay is a small village and gram panchayat in Niwai panchayat samiti (block) in the district of Tonk, Rajasthan, India.
Jhilai was formerly the seat of a Rajput principality. The former palace is known for its distinctive artistic style, closely related to that of Jaipur. There is a separate fort, now ruined but still a significant landmark, sited on a rocky outcrop 40–60 metres high.
Jhilai is near Niwai which is a vegetable oil hub. Near Niwai is the Banasthali Vidyapith university.
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