RAJASTHAN

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Rajasthan ‘Land of Kings’ or ‘Land of Kingdom’ is India’s largest state by area. The state is located in the northwest part of the country and is home to cultural diversity. Its features include the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization, Temples, Forts and Fortresses in almost every city. Rajasthan is divided into 9 regions; Ajmer State, Hadoti, Dhundhar, is, Shekhawati, Mewar, Marwar, Vagad and Mewat which are equally rich in their heritage and artistic contribution. These regions have a parallel history which goes along with that of the state.

A world heritage site, Keoladeo National Park near Bharatpur, Forwardknown for its bird life. Apart from this state has two national tiger reserves namely Ranthambore National Park at Sawai Madhopur and Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar.

The State was formed on 30th March 1949 when Rajputana –   is adopted by the name British Crown there and was merged into the Dominion of India. Jaipulargesttttttg argest city was declared as the capital of the state.

The early history of Rajasthan includes some of the great Maharanas, Nawabs and Rulers. Prominent among them were Prithiviraj Chouhan, Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya (also known as Hemu), Mughal Emperor Akbar, Maharana Udai Singh, Maharana Pratap, Raja Maan Singh and others.

Rajasthan’s formerly independent kingdoms developed a rich architectural and cultural heritage; the same can be seen today in numerous forts and palaces, which are enriched by the large largest MuslimJain Architecture.

Rajasthan ‘Land of Kings’ or ‘Land of Kingdom’ is India’s largest state by area. The state is located in the northwest part of the country and is a home of cultural diversity. Its features include the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization, Temples, Forts and Fortresses in almost every city. Rajasthan is divided into 9 regions; Ajmer State, Hadoti, Dhundhar, Forward, Shekhawati, Mewar, Marwar, Vagad and Mewat which are equally rich in their heritage and artistic contribution. These regions have a parallel history which goes along with that of the state.

A world heritage site, Keoladeo National Park near Bharatpur, is known for its bird life. Apart from this state has two national tiger reserves namely Ranthambore National Park at Sawai Madhopur and Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar.

The State was formed on 30th March 1949 when Rajputana – a name adopted by the British Crown was merged into the Dominion of India. Jaipur is the largest city that was declared the capital of the state.

The early history of Rajasthan includes some of the great Maharanas, Nawabs and Rulers. Prominent among them were Prithiviraj Chouhan, Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya (also known as Hemu), Mughal Emperor Akbar, Maharana Udai Singh, Maharana Pratap, Raja Maan Singh and others.

Rajasthan’s formerly independent kingdoms developed a rich architectural and cultural heritage; the same can be seen today in numerous forts and palaces, which are enriched by features of Muslim and Jain Architecture.