Bharatpur, Rajasthan

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Bharatpur (Hindi: भरतपुर Bharatpur [b ʱ ʌrʌtpʊr ] ) is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan, with around 250,000 inhabitants ( 2011 census ). It is located 55 km west of Agra in eastern Rajasthan and is the administrative seat of the district of Bharatpur. Bharatpur is a world-renowned mecca for birdwatchers from all over the world. The Keoladeo National Park is about 6 kilometers from the city. The population of the town lives mainly from agriculture and oil production and the marketing of oilseeds.

Bharatpur was founded by Maharaja Suraj in 1733 time as the capital of the principality of Bharatpur. The city's name is derived from the mythological figure Bharata, a brother of Rama, from. The area of ​​influence of the Principality of Bharatpur handed approach in the 17th and 18th centuries to the limits of Delhi and Agra. The great and mighty fort is surrounded by a moat and is one of the main attractions of the city. The fort is named Lohagarh ( " Iron Fortress "). It was always a point of attack in the history of the region. The Fort defy any attack, even to the British in 1805 and 1825. 's Attack in 1825 led to the peace treaty between the north-western states and the East India Company. This Bharatpur became a nominally independent princely state under British suzerainty.

Attractions

  • Dehij -ka- Mandir
  • Government Museum
  • Asht Dhatu gate
  • Fateh Burj
  • Jama Masjid
  • Bihariji Mandir
  • Kishari Mahal
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