Karauli (also formerly spelled Karoli or Kerowlee) is a city located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located in the Braj region. The city is the administrative center of Karauli District, and was formerly the capital of the erstwhile princely state of Karauli. Karauli District comes under Bharatpur Divisional Commissionerate. Geography Karauli is located at . It has an average elevation of 275 metres (902 ft). Temples There are four major temples in Karauli district, hence they are called Char Dham of Karauli: Kaila Devi temple, Kaila devi, Karauli Krishna temple, Karauli (Madan Mohan) Mehandipur Balaji Temple, Todabhim Karauli Anjani Mata TempleKarauli, ग्रामीण क्षेत्र के प्रमुख मंदिर करौली Nande Bhumia Temple, Tulsipura, Karauli Sona Bhumia temple,Sahajpur,karauli, bhaddiye baba temple ,pareeta Karauli, History Earlier, Karauli, along with Alwar, was part of the Matsya kingdom, according to the legend of Mahabharata. The modern princely state Karauli was founded in about 995 by Raja Bijai Pal, who is claimed descent from the Hindu god Krishna. His Highness the Maharaja maintains a military force of 281 cavalry, 1640 infantry, and 56 guns, and is entitled to a salute of 17 guns (as of 1892). The Britishers later occupied it, and they ruled up to 1947. The Maharaja's palace is a handsome block of buildings, some of them dating to the mid-18th century. Karauli State was founded by Maharaja Bijaipal in 1348 CE. The dynasty is said to be of Jadaun Rajputs. A municipality was established at Karauli in 1884. Monuments Shri Mahavirji Shri Mahavirji is one of the miraculous pilgrimages of Jains. This pilgrimage situated at Hindaun Block in Karauli district. Built at the bank of a river, this pilgrimage is a prominent centre of devotion for Jain devotees. The temple is known for its idol of Lord Mahavira, the principal deity of the pilgrimage temple. Jaipur rulers provided grants for the management of this temple. Shri Mahavirji is ornamented with many pinnacles. This temple is surrounded by Dharmashalas. The exterior and interior walls of the temple are decorated with carvings and golden paintings. Shantinath Jinalaya is also present near this temple, the main attraction of the temple is an imposing 32 ft high image of Lord Shantinath, the 16th Jain tirthankar. Kaila Devi Temple Kaila Devi (Goddess) temple is located on the banks of the Kalisil river in Karauli district. The temple is devoted to the tutelary deity, goddess Kaila, of