HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF KARAULI

Ancient Karauli was an important state ruled over by the Rajput Kings. The township was established by Arjun Dev in 1348.  It’s ancient name was Kalayanpuri driven from the Ancient temple of Shri Kalayanraj ji situated in the palace. 

“Karauli” means the house of stone Karauli is famous for its red stone quarries.  It is said that the stones used for the building of the forts of Agra and Delhi were taken from Karauli.

The main city of Karauli is surrounded by a red stone wall which was constructed by Gopal Singh Ji Maharaj and the roads though lanes and streets were made by red stones by Bhawarpal Ji Maharaj.  It was Bhawarpal Ji who brought the image of Shri Madan Mohan Ji from Jaipur and constructed a beautiful temple in the city palace.

To the south of Karauli is the famous temple of Mother Kailadevi, it is visited by lacs of devotees from far and near.

It was on 19^th July,1997 that Karauli was made the 32^nd District of Rajasthan.  Karauli has a number of good schools and colleges, It has a small general Hospital.  Kendriya Vidyalaya is a boon for the town of Karauli.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA  KARAULI

Kendriya Vidyalaya Karauli, came into being in the session 2004-2005.  It was inaugurated by Mrs. Jaskaur Meena, Minister of State for Human Resources and Development, Govt. of India on 21st Feb, 2004.  At the time of its inaugural, Mr. R.Milan, Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sawaimadhopur was given charge of the school as Principal and looked after the working of the Vidyalaya till Mr. A. Atkins, Principal G-II took over the charge from Mr. R.Milan.