Muslim Community in Jaipur has been making fireworks for the royal family for centuries

In Jaipur, traditionally, the Shorgar people manufactured the fireworks, whose ancestors came from Afghanistan and settled in Amer. The Shorgars have been making fireworks for emperors for the last 300 years. The Pink City of Rajasthan, Jaipur, renowned for its iconic landmarks such as Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, and The City Palace, is not just a cultural and historical hub. It also stands out for its spectacular Diwali celebrations, particularly in the realm of fireworks. Interestingly, Jaipur's firecrackers are not only sought after by locals, but are in demand by the royal family.

Traditionally, the art of fireworks in Jaipur was in the hands of the Shorgar people. Hailing from Afghanistan, their ancestors were adept at producing fireworks for celebrations not only in Jaipur but also across northwestern India. The Shorgars of Jaipur have earned fame for creating crackers specifically for kings and royal families, a tradition that endures to this day.

In the business of firecrackers for royalty for the past three centuries, the Shorgars are a distinctive community. The term "Shora" refers to sodium, a key ingredient in firecracker production, earning them the moniker Shorgar by the royal family. The Shorgars acquired their unique skill from Afghanistan and presented them to King Mansingh in Jaipur. In appreciation, the king granted them a princely state in Amer, Rajasthan, and the Shorgars have been the exclusive producers of crackers for the royal family ever since.