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General Information about KOTA
Kota :
Area : 193.58 sq. km.
Altitude : 251.1 metres
Languages : English ,Hindi, Rajasthani.
Best Time to Visit : Oct-Feb.
State : Rajasthan.
STD Code : 0744
About Kota

The history of the city dates back to the 12th century A.D. when the Hada Chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory and founded Bundi and Hadoti. 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 history of Kota is linked with the history of Bundi. Both Bundi and Kota came under the rule of the Chauhans in the 12th century. The descendents of the Chauhans set up their capital at Bundi and ruled from here. While Bundi was the capital, Kota formed the land granted to the eldest son of the ruler. This arrangement continued until 1624. In 1624, Emperor Jahangir, the great Mughal ruler, partitioned Bundi and made Kota an independent state. Rao Madho Singh, son of the ruler of Bundi, ascended the throne of Kota. It became a part of the British Empire in 1818 and later became a part of the Indian state of Rajasthan, when it gained independence in 1947.

HOW TO REACH

By Air : Kota does not have an airport of its own. Kota railway station is located at the extreme northern end of the town. There is a small aerodrome, which is not operational. Nearest airport is Jaipur (240 km).

By Rail : Kota railway station is located at the extreme northern end of the town. As Kota is on the main Delhi-Mumbai railway line via Sawai Madhopur, a number of trains pass through and stop here. The trip to Jaipur takes about 5 hours, while it takes 10 hours to reach Delhi from Kota.

By Road : The main bus station in Kota is located on Bundi Road near the eastern bank of the Chambal River. There is a good bus service from Kota to Ajmer (6 hours) , Chittorgarh (6 hours), Jaipur (6 hours), Udaipur (6 hours), Jodhpur (11 hours) and Bikaner (12 hours).

PLACES TO VISIT IN KOTA

• Surya Temple : It is located in Jhalarapatan about 30 Km. from Ramganjmandi. It is an attractive temple of 9th century situated in centre of this heritage city full of stone carving and beautiful sculpture.

• Chand Kheri Jain Temple : It is the temple of chandkheri wale baba built in the 17th century, biggest idol spiritual jain Adinath temple at chandkheri for digember people (about 65 Km. from Ramganjmandi)

• Gandhi Sagar : Gandhi Sagar, Rawat Bhata (RAPP) Nuclear plant on chambal river with life & beautiful natural resources on the river bank.

• Chandrabhaga Temple - Jhalrapatan : This temple is located on the bank of chandrabhaga river built in 7th century & in 14th century it was attacked by Mohd. Gaznavi, he damaged many sculptures of this place a fair is held here every year in month of Oct. & Nov.

• Shergarh Fort : A view of wild life sanctuary with beautiful natural resources and river too.

• Kolvi Caves : The ancient Buddhist Caves located in village of kolvi (about 2000 year old) are of great importance about 110 Km. like Ajanta & Elloray

• Gagron Fort : (about 2000 year old) It is the fort of 8th century surrounded on 3 sides by the waters of Kalisindh & Ahoo rivers.
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