Monday, 27 November 2017

#Rajasthan tourism-AD



Rajasthan tourism musical-AD:-
A beautifull decription give in these video about Rajasthan.

"Maati baandhe painjanee, Bangdi pehne baadli, Dedo dedo baavdo, Ghod-mathod baavdi…

"माटी बांधे पैंजनी
बंगड़ी पहने बादली
देदो देदो बावड़ो
घोड़-मथोड़ बावड़ी

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

#Old jaipur 1932 rajputana india



Jaipur (/ˈpʊər/ (About this sound listen))[2][3][4] is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Western India. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer after whom the city is named.[5] As of 2011, the city has a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City of India.[6]Jaipur is located 280 km (174 miles) from the Indian capital New Delhi. Jaipur forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Agra(240 km, 149 mi).[7] Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in India and serves as a gateway to other tourist destinations in Rajasthan such as Jodhpur(348 km, 216 mi), Jaisalmer (571 km, 355 mi) Udaipur (421 km, 262 mi). and Mount Abu (520 km, 323 mi).
Jaipur is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Jantar Mantar and the Amer Fort.

Friday, 17 November 2017

#Rajasthan

#jodhpur-ummed bhawan


Rajasthan is the largest state of India, it is one of the most popular tourism destinations in India. This state has great tourism potential and enthralls tourists and vacationers with its awe-inspiring tourism options in the forms of culture, tradition, temples, art & architecture, history, forts & palaces, monument, havelis, wildlife sanctuaries & parks, rippling sand dunes, Thar Desert etc.
There are many fascinating travel destinations in the state which can be visited, explored and enjoyed on your travel and tours in this royal state of India.




#india#rajasthan#jodhpur-mehargan fort
Country
 India
Established26 January 1950
CapitalJaipur
Largest cityJaipur
Districts33 total
Area
 • Total342,239 km2(132,139 sq mi)
Area rank1st
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total68,548,437
 • Rank7th
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Rajasthani
Time zoneIST (UTC+05:30)
ISO 3166 codeIN-RJ
Vehicle registrationRJ-
Literacy67% (35th)
Official languageHindi[2]
Website
rajasthan.gov.in

Etymology:-

The first mention of the name "Rajasthan" appears in the 1829 publication Annals and Antiquities of Rajast'han or the Central and Western Rajpoot States of India, while the earliest known record of "Rajputana" as a name for the region is in George Thomas's 1800 memoir Military Memories.[8] John Keay, in his book India: A History, stated that "Rajputana" was coined by the British in 1829, John Briggs, translating Ferishta's history of early Islamic India, used the phrase "Rajpoot (Rajput) princes" rather than "Indian princes"


History:




  • Ancient history:- Intially Meena ruled in the region of jaipur and east Rajasthan




The ancient civilised history of Rajasthan goes back to 5,000 years ago when in the present day districts of Jhunjhunu and Sikar, along with other areas of jaipur district bordering south Haryana, which formed the part of Vedic state of Brahmavartaalong with districts of Mahendragarh and Rewari in Haryana, that Vedic seers started composing Vedic scriptures, which form part of Sanatan Dharma, the base of present day Hinduism. Revered Saraswati and Drishadwati rivers formed the then Brahmavarta state. Drishadwati river is identified as the Vedic Drishadwati by Bhargava.[1] Parts of Rajasthan may have been occupied by the Indus Valley Civilization (Harappans). Excavations at Kalibanga in northern Rajasthan around 1998 revealed the existence of human settlements of Harappan times on the banks of a river that dried up later, which some people believe to be the Saraswati, archaeologists hope the Saraswati will unlock mysteries of the past. Rajasthan's geographic position in India has caused it to be affected by the expansionist efforts of various empires. It was a part of the Maurya Empire around 321-184 BCE.




  • After the defeat of Chauhan around 1200, a part of Rajasthan came under Muslim rulers. The principal centers of their powers were Nagaur and Ajmer. Ranthambhorwas also under their suzerainty. At the beginning of the 13th century, the most prominent and powerful state of Rajasthan was Mewar. The Rajputs resisted the Muslim incursions into India, although a number of Rajput kingdoms eventually became subservient to the Delhi Sultanate. Mewar led others in resistance to Muslim rule: Rana Sanga united the various Rajput clans and fought against the foreign powers in India. Rana Sanga defeated the Afghan Lodi Empire of Delhi and crushed the Turkic Sultanates of Malwa and Gujarat. Rana Sanga was later defeated at Khanwa aginst the Mughal Empire because of treachery from the Tomar king Silhadi.
    Akbar arranged matrimonial alliances to gain the trust of Rajput rulers. He himself married the Rajput princess Jodha Bai, the daughter of the Maharaja of Amer. He also granted high offices to a large number of Rajput princes and this maintained very cordial relations with them. Before long, these actions caused many previously hostile Rajputs to be his friends, and many of them surrendered their kingdoms to him. Rulers like Raja Maan Singh of Amer were trusted allies. However, some Rajput rulers were not ready to accept Akbar’s dominance and preferred to remain independent. One such ruler was Raja Uday Singh of Mewar, who founded the city of Udaipur. He never accepted Akbar's supremacy and was at constant war with him. Akbar forcefully seized Chittor, his capital. After his death, this struggle was continued by his son – Rana Pratap. He fought a terrible battle with Akbar at the Haldighat pass where he was defeated and wounded. Since then Rana Pratap remained in recluse for 12 years and attacked the Mughal ruler from time to time. He fought valiantly throughout his life never ceded his independence to the Mughal ruler.




  • Rajput martial history:-Rajput families rose to prominence in the 6th century CE. The Rajputs put up a valiant resistance to the Islamic invasions and protected the Indian subcontinent with their warfare and chivalry for more than 1000 years. Later, the Turks, Afghans and Persians through skilled warfare, were able to get a firm grip on northern India, including parts of Rajasthan. The Rana's of Mewar led other kingdoms in its resistance to outside rule. Rana Hammir Singh, defeated the Tughlaq dynasty and recovered a large portion of Rajasthan. The indomitable Rana Kumbha defeated the Sultans of Malwa and Gujarat and made Mewar the most powerful Rajput Kingdom in India. The ambitious Rana Sangaunited the various Rajput clans and fought against the foreign powers in India. Rana Sanga defeated the Afghan Lodi Empire of Delhi and crushed the Turkic Sultanates of Malwa and Gujarat. Rana Sanga then tried to create an Indian empire but was defeated by the first Mughal Emperor Babur at Khanua. The defeat was due to betrayal by the Tomar king Silhadi of Raisen. After Rana Sangas death there was no one who could check the rapid expansion of the Mughal Empire.[23]



During Akbars reign most of the Rajput kings accepted Mughal Suzerainty, but the rulers of Mewar (Rana Udai Singh II) and Marwar (Rao Chandrasen Rathore) refused to have any form of alliance with the Mughals. To teach the Rajputs a lesson Akbar massacred the citizens of Rajasthan in large numbers. Akbar killed 30,000 unarmed citizens in Chittor alone. [24]

Maharana Pratap took an oath to avenge the citizens of Chittor, he fought the Mughal empire till his death and liberated most of Mewar apart from Chittor itself. Maharana Pratap soon became the most celebrated warrior of Rajasthan and became famous all over India for his sporadic warfare and noble actions. According to Satish Chandra, "Rana Pratap's defiance of the mighty Mughal empire, almost alone and unaided by the other Rajput states, constitutes a glorious saga of Rajput valour and the spirit of self sacrifice for cherished principles. Rana Pratap's methods of sporadic warfare was later elaborated further by Malik Ambar, the Deccani general, and by Shivaji".[25]

Rana Amar Singh I continued his ancestors war against the Mughal's under Jehangir, he repelled the Mughal armies at Dewar. Later an expedition was again sent under leadership of Prince Khurram, which caused much damage to life and property of Mewar.[26] Many temples were destroyed, several villages were put on fire and ladies and children were captured and tortured to make Amar Singh accept surrender.[26]

During Aurangzebs rule Rana Raj Singh I and Veer Durgadas Rathore were chief among those who defied the intolerant emperor of Delhi. They took advantage of the Aravalli hills and caused heavy damage on the Mughal armies that were trying to occupy Rajasthan.[27][28]

After Aurangzebs death Bahadur Shah I tried to subjugate Rajasthan like his ancestors but his plan backfired when the three Rajput Raja's of AmberUdaipur and Jodhpur made a joint resistance to the Mughals. The Rajputs first expelled the commandants of Jodhpur and Bayana and recovered Amer by a night attack. They next killed Sayyid Hussain Khan Barha, the commandant of Mewat and many other Mughal officers. Bahadur Shah I, then in the Deccan was forced to patch up a truce with the Rajput Rajas.[29]



Transport:-


Rajasthan is connected by many national highways. Most renowned being NH 8, which is India's first 4–8 lane highway.[38] Rajasthan also has an inter-city surface transport system both in terms of railways and bus network. All chief cities are connected by air, rail and road.





  • Air:-There are three main airports at Rajasthan- Jaipur International AirportJodhpur AirportUdaipur Airport and recently started Bikaner Airport. These airports connect Rajasthan with the major cities of India such as Delhi and Mumbai. There are two other airports in Jaisalmer, Kota but are not open for commercial/civilian flights yet. One more airport at Kishangarh, Ajmer .i.e. Kishangarh Airport is being constructed by the Airport Authority of India.


  • RAIL:-Rajasthan is connected with the main cities of India by rail.[39] Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Alwar, Abu Road and Udaipur are the principal railway stations in Rajasthan. Kota City is the only Electrified Section served by three Rajdhani Expresses and trains to all major cities of India. There is also an international railway, the Thar Express from Jodhpur (India) to Karachi (Pakistan). However, this is not open to foreign nationals.
















Culture:-


Rajasthan is culturally rich and has artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life. There is rich and varied folk culture from villages which are often depicted as a symbol of the state. Highly cultivated classical music and dance with its own distinct style is part of the cultural tradition of Rajasthan. The music has songs that depict day-to-day relationships and chores, often focused around fetching water from wells or ponds.






  • Food:-Rajasthani cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. The scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effect on the cooking. It is known for its snacks like Bikaneri Bhujia. Other famous dishes include bajre ki roti (millet bread) and lashun ki chutney (hot garlic paste), mawa kachoriMirchi BadaPyaaj Kachori and ghevar from Jodhpur, Alwar ka Mawa(Milk Cake), malpauas from Pushkar and rassgollas from Bikaner. Originating from the Marwar region of the state is the concept Marwari Bhojnalaya, or vegetarian restaurants, today found in many parts of India, which offer vegetarian food of the Marwari people.


  • Dal-bati-churma is very popular in Rajasthan. The traditional way to serve it is to first coarsely mash the Baati then pour pure Ghee on top of it. It is served with the daal (lentils) and spicy garlic chutney. Also served with Besan (gram flour) ki kadi. It is commonly served at all festivities, including religious occasions, wedding ceremonies, and birthday parties in Rajasthan. "Dal-Baati-Churma", is a combination of three different food items — Daal (lentils), Baati and Churma (Sweet). It is a typical Rajasthani dish.


  • Ghoomar dance:-The Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. KathputliBhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds and love stories; and religious or devotional songs known as bhajans and banis which are often accompanied by musical instruments like dholaksitar, and sarangi are also sung.

  • Traditional dress:- Rajasthan is known for its traditional, colourful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and crafts, carpets, and blue pottery are commonly found here. Shopping reflects the colourful culture, Rajasthani clothes have a lot of mirror work and embroidery. A Rajasthani traditional dress for females comprises an ankle-length skirt and a short top, also known as a lehenga or a chaniya choli. A piece of cloth is used to cover the head, both for protection from heat and maintenance of modesty. Rajasthani dresses are usually designed in bright colours like blue, yellow and orange.







Tourism:-


Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art and culture. Every third foreign tourist visiting India also travels to Rajasthan as it is part of the Golden Triangle for tourists visiting India.[1][2]
Endowed with natural beauty and a great history, Rajasthan has a flourishing tourism industry. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of JodhpurBikaner & Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists, Indian and foreign. Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels. Tourism has increased employment in the hospitality sector. The main sweet of this place is ghewar.


  • Popular tourist attractions:-

  1. Ajmer - Popular for shrine of Sufi Saikhllnt Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and Digambar Jain Temple Soniji Ki Nasiyan.
  2. Barmer - Barmer and surrounding areas offer perfect picture of typical Rajasthani villages.
  3. Bhilwara - Popular for its textile industry. Hamirgarh Eco-park and Harni Mahadev temple are important tourist destinations.
  4. Bikaner - Famous for its havelis, palaces and temples.
  5. Chittorgarh - Popular for its monument and fort
  6. Bundi - Popular for its forts, palaces and stepwell reservoirs known as baoris.
  7. Jaipur- Known as pink city of India and the capital of Rajasthan, famous for palaces and temples.
  8. Jaisalmer - Famous for its golden fortress, havelis and some of the oldest Jain Temples and libraries.
  9. Jhalawar district - Caves like Binnayaga Buddhist cavesHathiagor Buddhist CavesKolvi Caves are popular medieval architecture of India.
  10. Jodhpur - Famous for architecture & blue homes giving the name "Blue City"
  11. Kota - Famous for its gardens, palaces and Chambal river safari.
  12. Mount Abu - Popular hill station, famous for 11th century Dilwara Jain Temples and natural beauty. Highest peak in the Aravalli Range of RajasthanGuru Shikhar is just 15 km from the main town.
  13. Nathdwara - This town near Udaipur hosts the famous temple of Shrinathji.
  14. Neemrana - is famous for its Neemrana fort
  15. Pushkar - It has the first and one of the very few Brahma temples in the world.
  16. Ranakpur- Large Jain Temple complex with near 1444 pillars and exquisite marble carvings.
  17. Ranthambore - Situated near Sawai Madhopur. This town has historic Ranthambore Fort and one of the largest and most famous national park of India (Ranthambore National Park).
  18. Sariska Tiger Reserve - Situated in the Alwar district.
  19. Shekhawati - Located are small towns such as Mandawa and Ramgarh with frescoed havelis between 100 years to 300 years old, and Vedic period Dhosi Hill.
  20. Udaipur - Known as the "Venice of India".

  • Fairs and Festivals:-  Department of Tourism of Rajasthan Government organizes multiple fairs & festivals during the year. These festivals & fairs are great tourist attractions.Fairs organized in Rajasthan include:

  1. Camel Festival, Bikaner (January)
  2. Nagaur Fair, Nagaur (Jan-Feb.)
  3. Kite Festival (held on 14th Jan of every year)
  4. Desert Festival, Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.)
  5. Baneshwar Fair, Baneshwar (Jan-Feb.)
  6. Gangaur Festival, Jaipur (March–April)
  7. Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March–April)
  8. Elephant Festival, Jaipur (March–April)
  9. Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer (According to Lunar Calendar)
  10. Summer Festival, Mt.Abu (June)
  11. Teej Festival, Jaipur (July–August)
  12. Kajli Teej, Bundi (July–August)
  13. Dussehra Festival, Kota (October)
  14. Marwar Festival, Jodhpur (October)
  15. Pushkar Fair, Ajmer (November)
  • Historical palaces and fort:- 


Rajasthan is known for its historical hill forts & palaces, it is claimed as best place for tourism related to palaces.[3] Following are some of major palaces in Rajasthan.

  • Forts:- Rajasthan is famous even for its forts. Hill Forts of Rajasthan are also a part of world heritage.[4]

Hill forts which are in world heritage list:-

  1. Chittor Fort
  2. Kumbhalgarh Fort
  3. Ranthambore Fort
  4. Gagron Fort
  5. Amber Fort
  6. Jaisalmer Fort

Other famous forts:-

  1. Nahargarh Fort
  2. Bhatner fort
  3. Junagarh Fort
  4. Mehrangarh Fort
  5. Lohagarh Fort
  6. Taragarh Fort
  7. Jalore Fort
  8. Nagaur Fort
  9. Shergrah Fort

#India #rajasthan #Jaipur-Jaighar fort

 Rajasthan – The Incredible State of India

Rajasthan, the royal land,
Heritage lives in its sand,
Here is culture, here is art,
Hathi safari and camel cart,
Bhangarh fort is a haunted point,
Alwar Sariska both are joint,
Dargah sharif is god’s sample,
One in world Brahma temple,
State is covered by Aravali ranges,
Mysteries happen and climate changes,
Fatehsagar lake is water’s side,
Awesome looks and boat ride,
Sajjangarh is mezmerising
Here u can see “sun rising”.
Pink city has 8 gates
All are open on all dates,
Jaisalmer is desert’s town,
Camel there is a famous noun,
Come here and enjoy past ,
Past here will never last,
State of heritage, state of culture
State of literature and architecture.

राजस्थान - भारत का अतुल्य राज्य राजस्थान, शाही भूमि, विरासत अपनी रेत में रहता है, यहां संस्कृति है, यहां कला है, हाथी सफारी और ऊंट गाड़ी, भांगढ़ किला एक प्रेतवाधित बिंदु है, अलवर सरिस्का दोनों संयुक्त हैं, दरगाह शरीफ भगवान का नमूना है, दुनिया में एक ब्रह्मा मंदिर, राज्य अरावली पर्वतमाला द्वारा कवर किया गया है, रहस्य और जलवायु परिवर्तन होते हैं, फतेहसागर झील पानी की तरफ है, बहुत बढ़िया लग रहा है और नाव की सवारी, सज्जनगढ़ मेज़मेरिंग है यहां आप "सूर्य उदय" देख सकते हैं गुलाबी शहर में 8 द्वार हैं सभी सभी तिथियों पर खुले हैं, जैसलमेर रेगिस्तान का शहर है, ऊंट एक प्रसिद्ध संज्ञा है, यहाँ आओ और अतीत का आनंद लें, यहां पिछले कभी नहीं चलेगा, विरासत का राज्य, संस्कृति की स्थिति साहित्य और वास्तुकला राज्य

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