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| Kota -
one of the fascinating city of Rajasthan.
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, splendid temples and opulent palaces
dating back over several centuries retain
the past glory, the present day edifices and
heavy industries have made it the industrial
heartland of Rajasthan. |
| Kota
is an amazing example of majestic medieval
age and modern industrialization. Today, the
forts, gardens and palaces of Kota reflect
the erstwhile glory of the place. The most
magnificent of these monuments is Taragarh
Fort, built in 12th century by the founder
of Kota Ajay Pal Chauhan. |
| Brief
History |
| The history
of the city dates back to the 12th century
A.D. when the Hada Chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered
the territory and founded Hadoti and Bundi.
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 culture and gallantry. |
| 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 (mansion) with beautiful frescoes and
the royal cenotaphs. |
| How
to reach |
Kota can be easily accessed
through air, train or road.
By
Air :- Kota
is connected by air. The nearest airport in
Jaipur, which is 245 kms from Kota .
By
Rail :- Lying on the Delhi-Mumbai
route, Kota is well connected with all the
major cities of India such as Delhi , Dehradun,
Mumbai and Gorakhpur.
By Road
:- There is excellent roadway
services in Kota with many important cities
inside and outside the state. Some notable
distances are : Udaipur 270 km, Bundi 40 km,
Delhi 504 km, Udaipur 270 km, Ahme-fiahad
522 km. |
| Climate
& Season |
| Kota has
a very warm climate. Summers are invariably
hot and winters are not very cold. Carry light
cottons during summers and woollens during
winters. Rainfall is less but sufficient.
The best season to visit Kota between October
to February, when the weather remains cool
and tolerable. |
| Language |
| Rajasthani
and Hindi |
| Best
Attractions |
| Undulating
lanes, colorful bazaars and bright and cheerful
folks make Kota an interesting experience.
Today, Kota is a major tourist attraction
in the country. We list below a selection
of major attractions of Kota – |
| Chambal
Garden
: A beautifully landscaped garden
at the Amar Niwas. Its lush surroundings make
it a popular picnic spot offering enjoyable
boar rides. |
| Maharao
Madho Singh
Museum
: The museum has a superb collection
of Rajput miniature paintings of the Kota
school, exquisite sculptures, frescoes and
armoury. |
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The Government Museum
: The museum displays
a rich collection of rare coins,manuscripts
and a representative selection of Hadoti sculpture.
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| Jag
Mandir : Amid the picturesque artificial
lake of Kishore Sagar constructed in 1346
AD by Prince Dher Deh of Bundi, stands the
enchanting little palace of Jag Mandir . |
| Haveli
of Devtaji : The beautiful Haveli
of Devta Shridharji is located in the middle
of the busy market. The haveli is noted for
its splendid frescoes and rooms ornate with
lovely wall paintings. |
| Kota
Barrage : A part
of the irrigation canal system on the Chambal
River , this beautiful setting is ideal for
outings and evening strolls. |
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