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Rajasthan Culture Tour
Bharatpur
Bharatpur -
The 'Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan', was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in
1733 AD, it was once an impregnable well fortified city, carved out of the
region formerly known as Mewat. The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and Dholpur has
played an important part in the history of Rajasthan.
The place was
named as Bharatpur after the name of Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama, whose
other brother Laxman was worshipped as the family deity of the Bharatpur.
The legends say the rulers Laxman's name is engraved on the state arms and
the seals. The city and the fort have been believed to be founded by Rustam,
a Jat of Sogariya clan. Maharaja Suraj Mal took over from Khemkaran, the son
of Rustam, and established the empire. He fortified the city by building a
massive wall around the city.
The interesting aspect of the
Bharatpur history is the domination of Jats in the region since 17th
century. Leaders like Churaman and Badan Singh brought the jats together to
mould them into a force to reckon with. Suraj Mal has been the greatest
ruler who made them a formidable force and played a very important role in
the Indian history during 19th century.
Udaipur
Udaipur, the
enchanting city is dominated by its lake, its marble palaces, and its
beautiful gardens. The founder, Maharana Udai Singh, was overcome by the
misfortunes that his old capital of Chittaurgarh had to face. Weary of the
repeated attacks that he had to face. Udai Singh sought the help of a holy
man and asked him to suggest a safe place for his new capital. Udai Singh
was adviced to shift his capital to the banks of Lake Pichola. The holy man
assured him that his new capital would never be conquered. The city of
Udiapur was thus found and grew around the lakes.
The City Palace
is the focal point of the city and has several areas of interest. Located
close to the City Palace is the Jagadish Temple with its imposing sculpted
figures and heavily ornamented interiors.
The Lake Palace on Jag
Niwas Island in the middle of Pichola Lakes is the finest example of its
architectural and cultural explosion. Udaipur is also the centre for
performing arts, craft and its famed miniature paintings.
