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Rajasthan City Guide
¶ Ajmer Travel Guide ¶
Situated
in the heart of the desert of Rajasthan, Ajmer is a blend of Sufi culture and
Hindu religion. Ajmer has always been a coveted and strategic place for the
Rajputs, the Mughals and the Marathas. Ajmer was the seat of administration
for the Chauhans till Prithviraj was defeated in 1193 AD by Mohammad Ghauri.
It then became a part of the Delhi Sultanate.
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¶ Bharatpur Travel Guide
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The 55-km long journey by road from Agra drives you to the town of Bharatpur the eastern gateway to Rajasthan. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary near the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which is the finest in Asia with a rich avian variety. Every year, the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur.
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¶ Bikaner Travel Guide ¶
This Royal walled city is a part of the desert tourist triangle and lies on the northern tip of the triangle. The city was founded in 1486 AD by the Rathore prince, Rao Bikaji, hence the name Bikaner. Bikaji was son of Rao Jodhaji who had asked his son to establish a kingdom of his own. The challenge was accepted and Bikaji choose the wild country 'Jangaldesh' as his territory and thus the city of Bikaner came into existence.
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¶ Jaipur Travel Guide ¶
The
Rose Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is the capital
of Rajasthan. It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur is
surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by
embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose
pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene, which is almost magical at sunset.
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¶ Jaisalmer Travel Guide
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The city has an intresting legend assocaited with it, according to which Lord krishna - head of the yadav clan foretold Arjuna that aremote descendent of the Yadav Clan would built his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 A.D. when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput,abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer- perched on the Trikuta Hill.
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¶ Jodhpur Travel Guide ¶
Amidst the sand dunes and thorny vegetation of Thar desert towers a fort, 120 metres above the plain. The fort overlooks the imperial city of Jodhpur, which is a part of the Desert Tourist Triangle. The old Jodhpur city is surrounded by a 10 km long wall with eight gates serving as entrances. The new city is settled around this walled area. The Maruthal or 'land of death' , came into life when the Rathores of Kanauj moved in. But the city of Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodhaji in 1459 AD. This city was on the silk route of the 16th century and hence was host to a number of travellers.
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¶ Kota Travel Guide ¶
The
history of the city dates back to the 12th century AD, when chieftain Rao Deva,
conquered the territory and founded Bundi and Hadoti. Later in the early I 7th
century AD, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the ruler of Bundi
- Rao Ratan Singh, gave the smaller principality of Kota to his son, Madho Singh.
Since then, Kota became a hallmark of Rajput gallantry and culture.
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¶ Mandawa Travel Guide ¶
Mandawa provides the visitors with a sense of discovery at every turn; battlements that offer spectacular views of the town below, a whimsical peacock weather van, and an arched window that overlooks the verdant garden visited by peacocks. In the zenana or women's quarters, one room offers antique murals, another has a marble fountain, and the turret room boasts of walls that are seven feet thick. Looking out from the window of the turret room, it is easy to imagine the marauding bandits that once roamed freely here. Little wonder then that the family crest contains the motto, 'Veer Bhogya Vasundhara', which translates into 'the brave shall inherit the earth'.
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¶ Udaipur Travel Guide ¶
In the harsh terrain of the hills and ravines of Aravallis, flourishes the city of lakes, Udaipur. One of the most romantic places in India, Udaipur is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which whisper the mood of a bygone era.
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