Karauli (also formerly spelled Karoli or Karaulee) is a city located in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

It is located in the Braj region and holds religious importance in Hinduism.

Karauli was a part of the Matsya Kingdom (1400-300 BCE), one of the 16 ancient Mahājanapadas.

Earlier, Karauli, along with Alwar, was part of the Matsya kingdom, according to the legend of Mahabharata.

The Maharaja's palace is a handsome block of buildings, some of them dating to the mid-18th century.