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RAJASTHAN TOURISM
General Information
Rajasthan reflects many historic stories of ancient civilisations, the valour and chivalry of the Rajputs, the invasions of the Mughals, Marathas and British colonial powers, and the princely grandeur and extravagance of Maharajahs and Rajas during the Raj.
This extensive history has given birth to fabulous forts, grandiose palaces, flamboyant mansions, colonial lodges, Jain and Hindu temples, attractive mosques and mausoleum complexes, and a rich range of architectural styles.
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Various powers rose and fell in northern India. Stability was only restored with the emergence of the Gurjara Pratihar as, the earliest of the Rajput (from 'Rajputra', or Sons of Princes) dynasties which were later to hold the balance of power throughout Rajasthan. The emergence of the Rajput warrior clans in the 6th and 7th centuries played the greatest role in the subsequent history of Rajasthan.
From these clans emerged the name Rajputana, by which the collection of princely states came to be known during the Muslim invasion of India. The Sisodias of the Suryavansa Race, originally from Gujarat, migrated to Rajas-than in the mid-7th century and reigned over Mewar, which encompassed Udaipur and Chittorgarh.
The Kachhwa has, originally from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, travelled west in the 12th century. They built the massive fortress at Amber, the capital later being shifted to Jaipur. Like the Sisodias, they belonged to the Suryavansa Race. Also belonging to the Suryavansa Race, the Rathores (earlier known as Rastrakutas) travelled from Kanauj, in Uttar Pradesh.
Demographic Information
Area: 342,239
Capital: Jaipur
Population: 100.67 lakh
Language: Rajasthani,Hindi,Gujrati,Punjabi
Best Touring Season
Between March and April |
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