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KOTA
The great Chauhan clan of Rajputs acording to legends sprang out of the sacred sacrificial fire held eons ago at Mt. Abu and hence they are called Agni Kula or the Fire Race Rajputs. They came in to history around 5th-6th century AD and were taken into Hindu fold by a purification ceremony in front of the sacred fire.
Bundi and Kota was once a single principality ruled by Hada Chauhans. The Hada Chauhans overpowered the Meenas and the Bhil tribes of Chambal valley and established the kingdom of Hadoti
Kota State was founded in 1624 AD. The first independent
ruler was Madho Singh (1624-1648 AD) who was the younger
brother of Maharao of Bundi.
They claimed their descent from the famous king Prithviraj-III,
the last hindu emperor of Delhi.
The city of Kota and later the state took their name after
Koteya, the brigand tribal chieftain who was slain in the
battle by prince Jaitsi of Bundi in 1241 AD.
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KOTA FORT
The impressive fort stands over
the chambal valley.
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MADHO SINGH MUSEUM (in the fort)
Has a rich collection of Rajput miniature paintings
of Kota school, sculptures, frescos and a good
collection of weaponary.
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JAG MANDIR
A monument built in the middle of Kishore Sagar Lake
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EXCURSIONS AROUND KOTA:
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Baroli Temples (48Kms)
One of the Oldest and one of the spectacular temple
of the period 9th Century AD. has intricate
carvings.
Alaniya (25Kms)
Rock Paintings on the bank of river Alaniya belong
to the 9th Century period.
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DISTANCES:
Jaipur - 246Km
Udaipur -310Km
Bundi-38Km |
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THE GRAND AND A ROYAL TOUR EXPERIENCE WITH RAJVIRS RAJASTHAN
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