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the
industrial capital of Rajasthan. The temperature is neither
too hot nor too cold. In summers the temperature is around 43
degree Celsius and in winters it is around 5 degree Celsius.
The best season to visit Kota is from August to February.
English, Hindi and Rajasthani are the common languages which
are spoken here. The city is also well known for its
traditional handicrafts industry. In Summers, the temperature
is around 38.1º Celsius and in winters it is around 5.5º
Celsius. Hindi, Rajasthani, Sindhi, Urdu and English are the
common languages which are spoken here.
History of Kota
The Hada chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory in the
14th century and founded Bundi and Hadoti. Later, during the
reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, at the beginning of the 17th
century, Rao Ratan Singh, the ruler of Bundi, gave his son,
Madho Singh, the smaller principality of Kota. In course of
time Kota came to be regarded as a hallmark of Rajput power
and culture. In the past Kota was a small independent state
surrounded by more powerful neighbours. Under the guidance of
the able ruler Zalim Singh in the 19th century, Kota prospered
but it then foundered on his death. The British reunited the
territory in 1894 and imposed stability.
Tourist Attraction in Kota
The main tourist attractions of
Kota are the Kota Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Kota fort
was constructed from the year 1625 onwards. It is an example
of organic growth and there is no overall plan to the
development of the area within the walls. The Bhim Mahal, a
large Durbar Hall, is early 18th century and is covered with
Rajput miniatures documenting the towns periods of expansion
and recording Kota’s legends. The Umaid Bhawan Palace in 1904
was built for the Maharao Umaid Singh II and designed by Sir
Samuel Swinton Jacob in collaboration with the Indian
designers. Its exterior is buff–coloured stone with a stucco
finish and include much typical Rajput detail. The interior,
however is Edwardian with a fine drawing–room, banquet hall
and garden. The Umaid Bhawan Palace has now been converted
into a heritage hotel.
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How to reach Kota
By Air:
Jaipur which is about 245 km is the nearest airport.
By Rail:
Lying on the Delhi - Mumbai route, Kota is well served by
regular and superfast rail services.
By Road:
A good network of road connections links Kota with many
important cities in and outside the Rajasthan. |
