Kota, 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, opulent palaces and splendid
temples dating back over several centuries retain the past glory, the present
day edifices and heavy industries have made it the industrial heartland
of Rajasthan.
The history of the city dates back to the 12th century
A.D. when the Hada Chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory and founded
Bundi and Hadoti. 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 gallantry and culture.
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
(mandion) with beautiful frescoes and the royal cenotaphs.
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