|
Home :: Luxury Rajasthan
Destinations :: Kota Vacations
Kota Vacations

Rajasthan Luxury Tours Query Form
(* represents compulsory fields)
|
|
|
Along the eastern bank of the Chamabal river lies Kota- an amazing
juxtapostition of majestic medievalage and modern industrialisation.
While its untouched wealth of impressive Forts, opulent Palaces and
splendid temples dating back over several centuries retain the past
glory. The history of the city back to the 12 century when the Hada
Chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory and founded Bundi and
Hadoti. Later in the early 17th century 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. Kota is an offshot
of the kingdom of Bundi. The huge Fort at Kota with itsDurbar Hall
is ornate with beautiful mirrror 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 Brijraj Bhawan Place,
Umed Bhawan Palace, Jag Mandir - an Island Palace, a splendid haveli
(mansion) with beautiful frescoes and the royal cenotaphs.
Place to Visit
Maharao Madho Singh Museum
Situated in the old Palace, the museum has superb collection of Rajput
miniature paintings of the Kota School, eqxuisite sculptures, frescoes
and armoury. The museum also houses a rich reposistory of artistic
items used by the Kota rulers.
The Goverment museum
Housed in the Brijvilas Bhawan Palace near the Kishore Sagar, the
museum displays a rich collection of rare coins, manuscripts and a
representative selection of Hadoti sculpture. specially noteworthy
is an exquisite sculptured statue brought here from Baroli.
Jag Mandir
Amid the picturesque artificial Lake of Kishore Sagar constructed
in 1346 by prince Dher Deh of Bundi, stands the enchanting little
Palace of Jag mandir. The azure waters around the red sandstone monument.
The Keshar Bagh famous for its royal cenotaphs lies in the vicinity.
Haveli Devtaji
The beautiful haveli of Devta Shridharji is located in the middle
of the busy market. The haveli is noted for its splendid frescoes
and rooms ornate with lovely wall paintings.
Chambal Garden
A beautifully landscaped garden at the Amar Niwas. Its lush surroundings
make it a popular, offering enjoyable boat rides.
Kansua Temple
A rare four faced Shivlinga is installed here Other places to see
Mathuradheesh temple, Bhitria Kund, Adhar Shila, traffic Park, Adhar
Shila and Budh Singh Bafna Haveli are worth seeing.
|