| Ajmer
- A
7th century Chauhan stronghold, Ajmer is a pilgrimage center for Muslims
though people from all religious backgrounds come to pray at its dargah.
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| Alwar
- Once
know as Mewat, the Rajput Kingdom came under Muslim domination during
the 13-18th centures with intermittent attempts to win it back which
, Kachchawaha prince succeded in doing in 1771.
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| Bhartpur
- The
Only Jat kingdom in the state, the rock hard mud fortifications of
its fort proved incvincible even under repeated siege. Howerver,Bharatpur
is better known as a bird sanctuary
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| Bikaner
- Founded
by one fo the scions of the house of Jodhpur, Bikaner's 15th century
history combines adventure with enterprise.One of the principal outposts
of the desert, it is also a major center of camel
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| Chittaurgarh
- The
former capital of the Sisodia rulers of Udaipur, Chittaur perches
atop the scraggy spine of the Aravallis. The few remaining palaces
and towers are part of its stirring history.
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| Jaipur
- The
Capital of the modern state of Rajasthan, Jaipur is a modern city
built according to the specifications laid down in ancient architectural
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| Jodhpur
- The
16the century capital of the Rathore Rajputs, Jodhopur's history
is evident in the hilltop eyrie, Mehrangarh, from where its destiny
was writtern Narrow paths wind up the steep path ... More
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| Jaisalmer
- The
westernmost citadel of the desert, Jaisalmer has an ancient history
linked with its development as a trading centre. Jaisalmer is celebrated
for the exquisite stone carved havilies ...
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| Kumbhalgarh
- Built
in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha of Chittaurgarh, Kumbhalgarh is
Rajasthan's highest fort, and its most formidable. If its air is rife
with medieval tales of intruigue and treachery
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| Mandwa
- Known
as one of the finest nestled in the Shekhawati region, Mandawa is
not only famous for its royal castle, but also for its innumerable
Havelis where painted facades
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| Mount
Abu
- A
Summer retreat in the Aravallis with a large lake and several temples,
it also doubles as a pilgrimage centre with its 11th -13th century
Dilwara Jain temples.
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| Pushkar
- A
Pilgrimage centre with the only temple in India dedicated to Brahma,
the Creator, Pushkar is the venue of an annual camle fair. Pushkar
along the bank of the picturesque Pushkar Lake - More
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| Ranthambhor
- The
Fort of Ranthambhor has been abandoned to nature for in this national
park, the tiger has right of stay. One of the country's finest tiger
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| Ranakpur -
A 15th
century group of temples raised by Jain merchants, these are characterised
by the fine quality of their carving.
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| Samode -
Samode
Palace set amidst fairy tale surroundings. Its history goes back more
than four and half centuries.
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| Sariska
- A
tiger reserve, Sariska is densely wooded, making sightings difficult,
though the picturesque park is also home to deer..
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| Udaipur
- A
lake city, and the capital of the Ranas of Mewar founded in the 16th
century, Udaipur is know for its fairytable palaces that nestle along
the banks of a lake, or completely cover islands in its midst.
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