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Rajasthan is where all the country's similes and metaphors appear to have come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and amazing lakes, palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels, elephants and tigers, harsh sunlight and the cool evening breeze - are all there in abundance.
 
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Kota Travel Guide
Kota Barrage, Kota Travel AgentsKOTA - MAGIC ALONG THE MIGHTY CHAMBAL
Along the eastern bank of the Chambal River lies Kota - an amazing juxtaposition of the majestic medieval age and modern industrialisation temples its untouched wealth of impressive forts, opulent palaces and splendid temples dating back over several centuries retain the past glory, the present day edifices and heavy industries have made it the industrial heartland of Rajasthan.

The history of the city dates back to the 12th century A.D. when the Hada Chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory and founded Bundi and Hadoti. Later, in the early 17th 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 the Rajput gallantry and culture.


The independent State of Kota became a reality in 1631 when Rao Madho Singh, the second son of Rao Ratan of Bundi was Kota Fort, Kota Travel Agentsmade the ruler, by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Soon Kota outgrew its parent state to become bigger in area, richer in revenure and more powerful. Maharao Bhim Singh played a pivotal role Kota's history, having held a 'Mansab' of five thousand and being the first in his dynasty to have the title of Maharao.

The commanding fort stands overlooking the modern Chambal Valley Project with its many dams- Kota Barrage,Gandhi Sagar,Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar. An old palace,dating back to the time when Kota was under the control of Hada Chieftaincy-Hadoti faces the Kota Barrage. The Durbar Hall is ornate with beautiful mirror work and has ebony and ivory doors. Exquisite miniatures of the Kota school are housed within the Hall. Other noteworthy edifices of the bygone era are the Brij Raj Bhawan Palace,Jag Mandir-and island Palace, a splendid haveli (mandion) with beautiful frescoes and the royal cenotaphs.




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About Rajasthan Rajasthan Travel Guide Rajasthan Forts Fairs & Festivals of Rajasthan
¤ History of Rajasthan
¤ Architectural Heritage
¤ Music & Dance
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¤ Ajmer Travel Guide
¤ Alwar Travel Guide
¤ Banswara Travel Guide
¤ more.....
¤ Neemrana Fort, Neemrana
¤ Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
¤ Rohet Fort, Near Jodhpur
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¤ Mewar Festival, Udaipur
¤ Elephant Festival, Jaipur
¤ Urs Ajmer Sharif
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Travel Circuits of Rajasthan Rajasthan Attraction Soft Adventure Tours Rajasthan Heritage Tour Rajasthan
¤ Dhundhar Circuit
¤ Brij Mewar Circuit
¤ Hadoti Circuit
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¤ Palace on Wheels
¤ History of Palace on Wheels
¤ Facilities of Palace on Wheels
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¤ Camel Safari Tour
¤ Desert Safari Tour
¤ Horse Safari Tour
¤ more.....
¤ Royal Heritage Tours of Rajasthan
¤ Historical Tour of Rajasthan
¤ Royal Heritage Past
¤ more.....
Royal Rajasthan Tours Rajasthan Cultural Tour Popular Rajasthan Tours Golden Triangle Tour
¤ Exclusive Rajasthan
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¤ Colourful Rajasthan Tours
¤ Royal Raja Tour
¤ Rajasthan Imperial Tours
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¤ Golden Triangle Tour
¤ Rajasthan Vacation Tour
¤ North India Tour
¤ more.....
¤ Goa Beaches & Golden Triangle
¤ Varanasi Pilgrimage & Golden
Triangle

¤ Forts of Rajasthan & Golden Triangle
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¤ Birding Tour Rajasthan
¤ Tiger Trail Tour
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¤ Ranthambore Wildlife Park
¤ Sariska Wildlife Park
¤ Darrah Wildlife Park
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¤ Amarvilas, Agra
¤ Ananda, Rishikesh
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¤ Lake Palace, Udaipur
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