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Rajasthan
: Bharatpur
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Dating back to the epic age, the city of Bharatpur
has a rich history. In the fifth century
BC, Matsya kingdom flourished at this place.
In the war of Mahabharata the Matsyas acted
as the partners of the Pandavas. Legend also
has it that Bharatpur was named so after Bharat,
the brother of Lord Rama. Lord Rama's other
brother Laxman was regarded as the family deity
by the ruling family of Bharatpur. The state
seals and coat-of-arms also have the name of
Laxman on them.
The Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary, of Rajasthan,
houses approximately 300 species of birds. Amongst
them, the most prominent ones are Painted Storks,
Open and Spoon Bills, Egrets, Cormorants, White
Ibis, Jacanas, While Harriers, Fishing Eagles,
Pied Kingfisher, etc. However, the most awaited
species of birds is the Siberian Crane. Apart
from Iran, India is the only place where this
bird migrates in winter.
Bharatpur sanctuary remains open throughout
the year from sunrise to sunset. There is permission
for vehicles to go up to Shanti Kutir, i.e.
approximately 1.7 km inside the park. Beyond
this point, the options are to walk or take
a bicycle or go by a cycle rickshaw. Even tongas
and boats are available when the water level
is high.
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Major
Tourist Attractions of Bharatpur
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Keoladeo
Ghana National Park
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Maharaja
Suraj Mal founded the city of Bharatpur in 1733
AD. Once an unassailable and well-equipped city,
it was carved out of the region previously known
as Mewat. Suraj Mal seized the fort of Bharatpur
from Khemkaran, the rival chief. Even in the time
of political crisis, Suraj Mal made a name and
position for himself and went from one accomplishment
to another. A number of forts and palaces were
built by him throughout the territory. Read on
this Bharatpur city guide to know more about the
city: Lord Rama's other brother Laxman was regarded
as the family deity by the ruling family of Bharatpur.
The state seals and coat-of-arms also have the
name of Laxman on them.
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Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Dating
back to the epic age, the city of Bharatpur has
a rich history. In the fifth century BC, Matsya
kingdom flourished at this place. In the war of
Mahabharata the Matsyas acted as the partners of
the Pandavas. Legend also has it that Bharatpur
was named so after Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama.
Lord Rama's other brother Laxman was regarded as
the family deity by the ruling family of Bharatpur.
The state seals and coat-of-arms also have the name
of Laxman on them.
Maharaja Suraj Mal founded the city of Bharatpur
in 1733 AD. Once an unassailable and well-equipped
city, it was carved out of the region previously
known as Mewat. Suraj Mal seized the fort of Bharatpur
from Khemkaran, the rival chief. Even in the time
of political crisis, Suraj Mal made a name and
position for himself and went from one accomplishment
to another. A number of forts and palaces were
built by him throughout the territory. Read on
this Bharatpur city guide to know more about the
city:
Bharatpur travel & tourism is most famous
for its bird sanctuary. Keoladeo Ghana National
Park houses some of the most exotic species of
birds, along with a rich wildlife. Other attractions
of the city of Bharatpur in Rajasthan, India include
the Bharatpur palace and museum, a number of temples,
Lohargarh fort, etc. Apart from these, there are
a number of other places also to see around Bharatpur.
Originally a duck shooting preserve of Maharaja
Suraj Mull of Bharatpur, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
of Rajasthan was declared a national park in 1982.
Later, in 1985, it was listed as a World Heritage
site by Unesco. At present, the Rajasthan Keoladeo
Ghana National Park serves as one of the chief
breeding and feed grounds for the birds around
the world.
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