Historical Places in Rajasthan

Historical Places in Rajasthan

Ajmer: It was founded by Ajaypal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. Prithviraj, the last emperor of Chauhan dynasty was defeated by Mohammed Gauri in 1192. In the 13th Century, Ajmer became part of Delhi Sultanate Later, it came under Mughals and then under the British rule. After 1947, it was included in the Union of India and in 1956, Ajmer was merged in the Rajasthan State.The Dargah is the tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the most revered of the Muslim saints of the Sufi sect. It is visited by large number of Muslim pilgrims from all over India and from neighbouring Muslim countries.

 

Alwar: Founded by Rao Pratap Singh in 1775.Alwar was the capital of former Alwar State. Pandupol and Bhartrahari near Alwar are impor-tant historical places.

 

Amber: Amber was the old capital of Jaipur State. Amber's palace with its Diwane-Am, Diwane-Khas, Shila devi temple are fine examples of Rajput architecture. Ahar Situated near Udaipur, Ahar was the old capital of Mewar. In the crumbling remains of this ancient city stand the royal cenotaphs of Maharanas of Mewar. It is believed to be a remnant of an ancient civilization contemporaneous with Harappa Civilization.

 

Bharatpur: It was founded by jat King Surajmal in 1733. It was once an invincible fortified township, moulded out of a region formerly known as Mewat. But today Bharatpur is well-known for its world famous water-bird sanctuary, Keoladeo National Park.

 

Bayana: This town of mediaeval fame is situated about 40 km south of Bharatpur. The old fort and Hindu temples are its important signposts. Here some coins of Gupta period were also excavated.

 

Bairath: Situated on Jaipur-Alwar highway,it is one of most ancient towns of Rajasthan. In Mahabharata times, it was renowned as Viratnagar, being the capital of Virat Kingdom. Pandavas passed their incognito exile of a year here in the service of Virat King. Some Ashoka rock edicts have also been found at Bairath.

 

Bikaner: Founded in 1459 by Rathore Chief Rao Bikaji, Bikaner was an active trading centre. A 16th century magnificent for built by Raja rai Singh dominates this principal city of the Thar Desert.

 

Bundi: It has been the seat of Hada Rajput since 1342 when Rao Dewa founded the State. It is noted for Bundi frescoes which have a distinct place in Rajput paintings. Bundi is very picturesque in its natural setting.

 

Bhinmal: Situated near Sanchore, this ancient town was visited by Chinese traveller Huen-tsang. It is historically a very important town.

 

Chittorgarh: Chittorgarh is famous for its fort, Jai Stambha or the Tower for victory, the Kirti Stambha and the Mira Mandir. Its history and tradition, archaeology and architecture make the visit to this celebrated for an unforgettable experience.

 

Jaipur: It was founded in 1728 by Sawai Jai Singh. The City Palace of the former Maharaja contains the seven storeyed edifice of Chandra Mahal, Pothikhana or the Maharaja's private library, JantarMantar (astronimical observatory), Hawa Mahal, the Secretariat building. Birla's Planetorium, the temples of Ganeshji and Lakshmi Narayan lend grandeur add charm to this city. The forts of Jaigarh, Nahargarh, Galtaji and Amber palace, Sisodia Rani ka Bagh are other important monuments. Jaipur is world famous for its gem industry, marble statues, tie and dye textiles, Sanganeri prints, and Jaipur foot.

Jalore: It is an ancient historical town in mediaeval times the attacks of Altamash and Alauddin Khilji.

 

Jodhpur: The city of Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha and was the capital of the state of Marwar until recently. A cenotaph built of pure white marble near the Fort the Jaswant Smarak is a memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Near the city, the Balsamand, an artificial lake with a well laid out garden and a beautiful palace on its embankment. Jodhpur is renowned and embroidery work, camel and scarves, lacquered and embroidery work, camel hide ware and marble and ivory industry.

 

Umaid bhawan palace, Jodhpur

Mandore: It is the ancient capital of Marwar. The cenotaph of Maharaja Ajit Singh is a fine specimen of Jodhpur architecture. There is also a palace and adjoining it the gallery of heroes in which sixteen colossal figures of Rajput warriors have been hewn out of rocks.

 

Kolayat: About 48 km to the south-west of Bikaner is the sacred tank of Kolayat where, the sage Kapil performed his tapasya. Thousands of Pilgrims visit the place for a holy dip in the tank of festive days.

 

Deeg: Deeg is the old capital of the Bharatpur. Here stands the garden palace Gopal Bhawan, erected by Raja Surajmal. Garden, water and building have been combined into one whole.

 

Kota: It stands on the eastern bank of the Chambal. There is an old palace and the museum. Saraswati Bhandar with a valuable collection of several thousand manuscripts. Kota is fast becoming an important industrial centre.

 

Bijolia: Small town in Udaipur district was the first centre of agrarian agitation in princely states of Rajasthan. Of 100 ancient temples only three stand mute witness to the zealous fury of iconoclasts and Ravages of time. There is a large Shiva temple here.

 

Udaipur: The city was founded in 1568 by Udai Singh. Serene in the shadows of dark green hills Udaipur's three lakes, Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar- are shimmering jewels from the opal surfaces of which rise fairy tale white places. The Maharana's Palace, rises from the still blue water of Pichola, is the largest palace in Rajasthan. Jagmandi is a yellow and stone tower inlaid with marble and dedicated to the Lord of the universe.

 

Nagada: It is one of the most ancient places in Mewar. Not far from Eklingji, this place had to bear the onslaught of many Muslim invasions. The temples of SasBahu dating from the 11th century, are decorated with carvings and sculptures.

 

Pushkar: The lake here is considered to be of miraculous origin. The temple of Brahma is the only temple in India dedicated to Brahma. It is believed that five Pandava brothers spent a few years of their exile in the hills around Pushkar. On the occasion of Kartik Purnima thousands of Hindus take a dip in the sacred Pushkar lake.

 

Mount Abu : Situated in the Aravallis, Mt. Abu is at a height of 1727 mts. above sea level. The famous Dilwara temple, a group of five temples dating back to 11th and 12th centuries, are the finest dedication of Jainism for the generations to come. From the heights above, the 10th century Achaleshwar temple,a captivating view of Guru Shikhar, the highest peak,may be had. Flanked by the mansions of the former Rajasthan princes is the beautiful Nakki Jheel, famous in legend to have been excavated by the finger nail of gods.

 

Ranakpur: It lies 98 km away from Udaipur. One of the holy places of Jain pilgrimage the Chaukhambha temple is a three storeyed temple and has four subsidiary shrines, 80 domes supported by1444 columns engraved with images related to the Jain religion, mandapas and quadruple image of Lord Adinath in the inner temple.

 

Shri Mahavirji: It is near Hindaun on the Delhi Bombay broad gauge line. Although devoid of architectural magnificence of the type one sees at Ranakpur, the place is sacred to the Jains and drawn them in thousand, during the annual fair.

 

Jaisalmer: It was founded by Jaisal, a Bhati prince in the 12th century. The fort, built on the highest point of the Trikuta hill, has some outstanding features in Megh Durbar, or Hill of clouds, the kings'well and various Jain and Hindu temples. Nathmalji Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Havel are some of the beautiful mansions.

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