The early history of Nagaur before the advent of the Mughals is intermingled with the exploits of the Sultans of Delhi, Gujarat, Mughals is intermingled with the exploits of the Sultans of Delhi, Gujarat, Marwar, who contended for its possession because of its strategic location. The town has an old fort, situated in the center of the city occupying an extensive area. It contains old palaces, water cisterns and other buildings, some of which are in ruins. The mural paintings on the walls of some apartments in the palace are of high order.
Tourists also visit the place in large numbers.
Amar Singh Rathore was the heir apparent to the throne of Marwar, who not only was deprived of his right to succession, but was also exiled from the State, where after he retired to the Mughal court. His exceptional gallantry on the battle- fields impressed the emperor who bestowed upon him the chief ship Nagaur and elevated him to a very high rank in the nobility. However, he is remembered for upholding his dignity and intrepidity exhibited in full view of intrepidity exhibited in full view of the emperor in the Mughal court at Agra, by murdering Salabat Khan, the Paymaster General for the latter's insolent conduct towards Amar Singh. Amar Singh was overpowered and killed, but the saga of his dauntless spirit and heroic action survived for long in the ballads of the minstrels.