The Muslim Nawabs established Fatehpur in 1451 and the Shekhawati Rajputs took it over in the 18th century. The opulence of the local merchants is so evident from the richly painted havelis of Poddars, Choudhuri and the Ganeriwalas families. The town is also a good base to visit nearby towns of Lakshmangarh and Mandawa.

Jhunjhunu Is the biggest town in the Shekhawati region and are the district administrative head quarters for the region. It is located a 180 kms from Jaipur and 245 kms from Delhi. The Khemkhani Nawabs founded the town in the 15th century. The Rajput ruler Sardul Sigh took control of the town by 1730 and the British raised and based of locals here in 1830. The brigade main task was to contain dacoits, which were mainly local chieftains. The town is approachable by train and road from Jaipur and Delhi. The town has decent accommodation to stay and can be an ideal base to stay while exploring the Shekhawati region.

Modi Haveli are two havelis opposite each other. The painting also shows some modern trappings with a lady sitting in from of a gramophone. And also some soldiers on horses escort a train. Kaniram Narsinghdas Tibrewal Haveli shows a goods train laden with livestock cross a passenger train. Narudin Farooqi Haveli has only floral motif in Muslim style with dominant blue colour. Mohanlal Ishwardas Haveli admission Rs 10 has legends of Krishna stealing the clothes of gopis. The inevitable train is also there.

Located behind a series of lanes is Khetri Mahal one of the finest examples of Shekhawati art and architecture. Though desolate and though somewhat neglected the beauty and symmetry of the elegant arches can still be appreciated. Built in 1770 it is believed that Bhopal Sigh the founder of Khetri founded it.