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 Chamble Garden 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 Jag Mandir Kota

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.

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.