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1. RAJASTHAN The Land Of Royalty
2. Geography of Rajasthan Rajasthan, lies between 2330' and
3011'North latitudes and 69 29' and 78 17' East longitudes at the
northwestern part of India It isone of the biggest states in the
country . Rajasthan is edged by Pa istan in the west and northwest,
the states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana in the north and
northeast. The state of Madhya Pradesh lies in the southeast and
Gujrat in the southwest. The Tropic of Cancer passes across the
southern point of the state in the Banswara district. The capital
city of Rajasthan is Jaipur.
3. Topography of Rajasthan The soil and vegetation of Rajasthan
alters withits wide-ranging topography of the state and the
availability of water. Rajasthan soils are mostly sandy, saline, al
aline and chal y (calcareous), Clay, loamyand blac lava . The Mount
Abu is the only hill station of the state which houses the loftiest
summit of the Aravali ranges- Guru Shi har Pea . Only 9.36% ofthe
total geographical region lies under forest vegetation
4. Flora and Fauna The shallow wetlands of eastern Rajasthan are
dotted by shrubs, creeper, bushes and herbs. Common trees found in
the Keoladeo NationalPar include babul (and hejri . TheRanthambore
National Par has about 75 treespecies which includes Dha , peepal ,
banyan , ber and hajur prominently. There are 30 species of
grasses, 13 types of shrubs and over hundred of medicinal species.
Trees found in the hilly area of Mount Abu includes salar , bamboo
, dhav, mango and jamun .
5. Peepal tree bamboo Babul tree Flora of Rajasthan
6. Fauna of Rajasthan The faunal wealth of the Rajasthan
presents a vivid spectrum ranging from mammals and reptiles to bird
life. . Blac buc ( ala hiran)promintently inhabit the Jodhpur
region and the small herds of Indian gazelle (chin ara) are found
in the sandy deserts. The robust blue bull (Nilgai) is spotted
frequently on open plains and in the foot hills of the Aravalis.
The four horned antelope (chau singha) lives in the hilly regions.
Of the deer family, sambar and the spotted deer (chital) is found
in forests Of the mon eys only rhesusmacauqe (bandar) and langur
predominantly harbour in the vicinity of the Aravali
7. Fauna of Rajasthan The best nown of the cat family in
Rajasthan is the Indian tiger (bagh). Termed as an endangered
species, tigers are now in the protection of national par s in
Ranthambhore and Saris a . Another of the threatened species is
leopard or panthar (baghera) found in the roc y outcrops in the
Aravalis and open arid countryside in Jodhpur area. Rajasthan has
not only nearlyextinct water birds migrating from Siberia (over
6000 m) but also from the south of the Himalayas. TheKeoladeo
National Par in Bharatpur has almost 375 bird species and of great
interest is the world's tallest blac nec ed stor . The rare Indian
bustard and the grey patridge are the birds of open scrub forestes
of Rajasthan.
8. Robust Blue bull Four horned antelope Tigers Blac buc Langur
Fauna of Rajasthan
9. Great Indian Bustard Grey Patridge Blac nec ed stor
10. Map of Rajasthan
11. Chittorgarh Fort
12. Chittorgarh Fort Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort in
India and the grandest in the state of Rajasthan . The fort,
plainly nown as Chittor , was the capital of Mewar and is today
situated several ilometres by road south of
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Bhilwara . It is stated that the fort was constructed by the
Mauryans during the 7th century AD and hence derives its name after
the Mauryan ruler, Chitrangada Mori as per inscriptions on coins of
the period . The fort has seven gatesnamely the Padan Pol, Bhairon
Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ganesh Pol, Jodla Pol, Laxman Pol and the main
entry gate of Ram Pol (Lord Rama 's Gate). The Vijay Stambhaor Jay
Stamba, called the symbol of Chittor, was erected by Rana
Khumba
13. City Palace , Udaipur
14. City Palace,Udaipur City Palace, Udaipur, is a palace
complex in Udaipur , in the Indian state Rajasthan . I t was built
by the Maharana Udai Mirza Singh as the capital of the Sisodia
Rajput clan in 1559, after he moved fromChittor . It is located on
the east ban of the La e Pichola and has several palaces built
within its complex Gateways, are set to the east of Udaipur city
that was established by Maharana Udai Singh II, concurrently with
the City Palace.A number of impressive gateways provide access to
the palace complex. The mainentry from the city is through the
'Bara Pol' (Great Gate), which leads to the first courtyard. Bara
Pol
15. Keoladeo Ghana National Par The Keoladeo National Par or
Keoladeo Ghana National Par formerly nown as the Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary in Bharatpur ,Rajasthan , India is a famous avifauna
sanctuary That has seen thousands ofrare and highly endangered
birds such as the Siberian Crane come here mostly during the winter
season. Over 230 species of birds are nown to have made the N
ational Par their home. It is also a major tourist centre with
scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season.
16. Keoladeo Ghana National Par
17. Ranthambore National Par Ranthambore National Par is one of
the largest national par s in northern India . It is situated in
Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan , Ranthambore
wildlife sanctuary is nown for its tigers and is one of the best
places in India to see these majestic predators in the jungle .
Tigers can be easily spotted even during the day time. A good time
to visit Ranthambore National Par is in November and May when the
nature of the dry deciduous forests ma es sightings common.
18. Ranthambore National Par
19. Rajasthani Culture-A Glimpse Rajasthan is culturally rich
and has artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient
Indian way of life. There is rich and varied fol culture from
villages which is often depicted and is symbolic of the state.
Highly cultivated classical music and dance with its own distinct
style is part of the cultural tradition of Rajasthan . Rajasthan is
nownfor its traditional, colorful art. The bloc prints, tie and dye
prints, Bagaruprints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are
major export products from Rajasthan . The Ghoomar dance from
Udaipur and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmerhave gained international
recognition. Handicraft items li e wooden furniture
and handicrafts, carpets, and blue pottery are some of the
things commonly foundhere.
20. Rajasthani Culture-A Glimpse Puppet Show Ghoomar dance
21. Paintings Food Rajasthani Culture-A Glimpse Music
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