Kota
Along the eastern bank of the Chambal River lies Kota - an amazing
juxtaposition of the majestic medieval age and modern industrialization
temples its untouched wealth of impressive forts, opulent palaces
and splendid temples dating back over several centuries retain
the past glory, the present day edifices and heavy industries
have made it the industrial heartland of Rajasthan.
The history of the city dates back to the 12th century A.D.
when the Harauti Chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory
and founded Bundi and Harauti . Later, in the early 17th century
AD during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the ruler
of Bundi -Rao Ratan Singh, gave the smaller principality of
Kota to his son, Madho Singh. Since then Kota became a hallmark
of the Rajput gallantry and culture.
The commanding fort stands overlooking the modern Chambal Valley
Project with its many dams- Kota Barrage,Gandhi Sagar,Rana Pratap
Sagar and Jawahar Sagar. An old palace, dating back to the time
when Kota was under the control of Hada Chieftaincy-Harauti
faces the Kota Barrage. The Durbar Hall is ornate with beautiful
mirror work and has ebony and ivory doors. Exquisite miniatures
of the Kota school are housed within the Hall. Other noteworthy
edifices of the bygone era are the Brij Raj Bhawan Palace,Jag
Mandir-and island Palace, a splendid haveli (mansion) with beautiful
frescoes and the royal cenotaphs. Tourist
Attraction in Kota
Chambal Garden: A beautifully landscaped garden at the
Amar Niwas. Its lush surroundings make it a popular picnic spot
offering enjoyable boar rides. Maharao Madho Singh
Museum: Situated in the old palace, the museum has a superb
collection of Rajput miniature paintings of the Kota school,
exquisite sculptures, frescoes and armory. The museum also houses
a rich repository of artistic items used by the Kota rulers.
The Government Museum: Housed in the Brijvilas Palace
near the Kishore
Sagar, the museum displays a rich collection of rare coins,manuscripts
and a representative selection of Harauti sculpture. Especially
noteworthy is an exquisitely sculptured statue brought here
from Baroli. Jag Mandir: Amid the picturesque
artificial lake of Kishore Sagar constructed in 1346 AD by Prince
Dher Deh of Bundi, stands the enchanting little palace of Jag
Mandir. |
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The Hadoti language is a dialect of Rajasthani
language of Indo-Aryan language family. It is spoken in Kota,
Bundi, Jhalawar
and Baran districts of Rajasthan and its adjacent
areas of Madhya Pradesh.
Hadoti, also known as Hadauti, Hadaoli, or Hadavati, is a region
of Rajasthan state in western India. It includes the districts of
Bundi, Jhalawar,
Kota, and Baran is bounded
on the west by the Mewar region of Rajasthan and on the south by
the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh state.
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