Situated in northwestern India is the colorful state of Rajasthan, bordered on the north and northwest by Pakistan, on the northeast by Punjab and Haryana, on the east by Uttar Pradesh, on the east and southeast by Madhya Pradesh, and on the southwest by Gujarat. Rajasthan is the land of desert, the land of palaces, colourful people, the home of warriors. Immensely rich in culture, history and natural beauty it attracts tourists from all parts of the worked. Its a land of contrast with desert and lakes, gardens and hilly regions which are a pleasure to the eye. Each city of this magnificent state has still kept alive its rich and vibrant culture which are echoed by the colourful and lively people, festivals and dance and music and the bazaars that are held in the city, also its past glory is experienced through the impressive forts and palaces.
History :
Rajasthan is one of the 28 states of the Indian Union. During the British rule this part of the land was known as RAJPUTANA i.e. the land of Rajputs, who were the main rulers of the various feudal states existing at that time. The formation of Rajasthan in its present form has come in gradual sates after the independence of the country. In the first state four eastern states of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli (all makes Mewat area) united together on 17th March 1948 to form a union called Matsya Sangh. On 25th March 1948 10 more states (Banswara, Kushalgarh, Bundi, Kota, Tonk, Jhalawar, Pratapgarh, Shahpura, Kishangarh and Dungarpur) of southeastern and southern Rajputana joined together to form another union named East Rajasthan. Soon thereafter Udaipur state (Mewar) also joined this union on 18th April 1948 and the name was changed to United Rajasthan. Thus 15 states of Rajasthan formed their own confederation. In March, 1949, the four large princely states of Bikaner, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur joined the United States of Rajasthan. In April the Matsya Union joined up. The new union was known as the United States of Greater Rajasthan. The state of Sirohi acceded to it in Jan.1950. The final step was taken when the state of Ajmer, the tehsil of Abu and the area of Sunel Tuppa were integrated with Greater Rajasthan on Nov.1, 1956, to be known simply as Rajasthan.
Cities of Rajasthan
Ajmer,
Jodhpur,
Bikaner,
Jaisalmer,
Jaipur,
Udaipur, Bharatpur, Bijaipur, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Khimsar, Mukundgarh, Nathdwara,
Pushkar, Samode, Sariska, Sawai Madhopur, more ...
Tourist Attraction of Rajasthan :-
Hawa Mahal :- This most famous landmark of Jaipur is not actually a palace but a series of sandstone screens. This pink structure was constructed so that the ladies of the palace could watch the royal processions without being seen by any outsider. This sandstone was named Palace of winds after the many brass wind vanes that adorned it until 1960s.
City Palace :- City Palace known as core of the Rajasthan, which is situated in the heart of the city. The Palace is now converted in a museum except for a one section where the erstwhile royal family still lives.
Jantar Mantar :- Jantar Mantar was built by Sawai Jai Singh. He was a great admirer of progress and research made in the fields of science and technology, but he was passionate about astronomy. Jantar Mantar is a grand celebration of astronomical science and each instrument here serves a particular function and gives an accurate reading .
Dargah of Garib Nawaj (Dargah Sharif) The Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud -din Chishti is located at the foot of a small and barren hill in Ajmer, whose blessings are eagerly sought by pilgrims to his dargah. Thats why its known as Dargah Sharif. It is the Splendid tomb of Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti more popularly known as Khawaja Saheb or Sharif.
