Rajasthan

Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a largest state, area wise. The borders of Rajasthan is surrounded by Gujrat, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Pakistan also. Capital of the state is Jaipur which is also known as a Pink City of India.

History

Rajputs, Jats, Ahirs, Gujars, Meenas, Bhils, Nathand some other tribes made a great contribution in building the state of Rajasthan. These tribes protect their culture and the land though they suffered a lot.

Rajasthan include most of Rajputana, which comprises a number of Rajput's kingdom as well as Jat kingdom and Muslim kingdom also. Bharatpur and Djolpur were ruled by the Jats. Tonk was ruled by a Muslim Nawab. Some of the important states of Rajput are Bikaner, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaipur. Some of the Rajput kingdom finally became subservient to the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire.
Rana Sanga fought the Battle of Khanua against Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire. Other rulers like Raja Maan Singh of Amber were trusted allies. With the decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century, Rajput came under attack from the Marathas and Pindaris, and the Maratha general Schindia captured Ajmer.


Geography

The main geographic features of Rajasthan are the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range. Mount Abu is at the southwestern end of the range.

Lot of northwestern portion of Rajasthan is generally sandy and dry. Most of the region is coverd by the Thar Desert. The landforms of Thar Desert is divided into three major regions, Hills, Sand Covered Thar and Plains. The great Thar desert spreads across the state of Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat in western India. This desert also known as the most colorful desert in the World. Thats why it is so famous for tourists. The Luni river which crosses these sands joins the Arebian Sea through the Rann of Kutch.

Tha Aravali

Aravali mountain ranges that run from Delhi to Gujarat cut through the State almost vertically. The Aravali ranges divide the State through south-east and north-west. The north-west region covering two-thirds of the state consist mostly of a series of sand dunes.

Rajasthan divided into 33 districts.

Culture

Rajasthan is culturally rich and has artistic and cultureal traditions which reflects the ancient Indian way of life. A combination of geography, history and lifestyle make the culture of Rajasthan unique. Colorful custumes, multitute of festivals and fairs relieve the dullness of the harsh living conditions. Forts, Palaces and Havelis of Rajasthan attract a large numbers of tourist in the World.

Flora and Fauna

Though a large percentage of the total area is desert, and even there is little forest cover. Rajasthan has rich and varied flora and fauna.

Transport

Rajasthan has a good surface transport system both in terms of Railways and Buses.