The development of temples is considered to have begun from the Gupta period. It is supposed that the buildings of major temples of India started in the Uttara Gupta period, the development of which continued in the period of Gurjar-Pratihaar, Guhil Chandel, Rathore, Parmar, Solanki, Chalukya and Pala rulers.
In the medieval period in Rajasthan, many important temples had been built. These temples were constructed by kings, queens and rich people from time to time. Some of the important temples of Rajasthan are divided into three regions, i.e.
- Temples of Mewar region
- Temples of Marwar region
- Temples of Shekhawati.
These temples have importance in tourism promotion also.
