The village of Khimsar is located midway between Jodhpur and Bikaner.The fort with its battle-scarred walls and turrets are a reminder of ancient history of Khimsar. Khimsar was once a small kingdom. Jodhpur royalty claim it was never independent,but the Thakurs of Khimsar claim that it was a stand-alone kingdom. Their stories tell of a visit by Emperor Aurangzeb to the fort.The initial construction began in 1523 AD.
The descendants of the family moved in during the 18th Century when a new 'Zenana' (Ladies Wing) was constructed. Thakur Onkar Singh, the present occupant of the fort, built a regal wing for himself in 1940s. Today Khimsar Fort is 450 years old and is currently home to the 20th generation of the Khimsar thakurs.
The village of Khimsar is a good starting point when exploring the District of Nagaur. The Historic fort at Nagaur is beautifully decorated and painted. The old city is home to several mosques, one of which was commissioned by Emperor Akbar. The Nagaur cattle fair is a major cultural event of the region and it draws a large number of local people who come to trade.