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Rajasthan is the largest and driest state of India, located in the northwestern region. It has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, with many palaces, forts, temples, and festivals. Learn about its etymology, history, geography, flora and fauna, governance, economy, demographics, and tourism.
4 days ago · Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India, known for its arid and fertile regions, its hill forts, and its rich cultural heritage. Learn about its history, map, capital, population, climate, and more from Britannica.
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- Jaipur. Address. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Get directions. Web Visit website. The "Pink City" of Jaipur forms part of India's renowned Golden Triangle Tourist Circuit and was recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Udaipur. Address. Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Get directions. Udaipur is often said to be the most romantic city in India, as it's filled with expansive lakes and palaces.
- Jodhpur. Address. Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Get directions. Web Visit website. Affectionately called the "Blue City" because of its blue painted buildings, Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan.
- Jaisalmer. Address. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001, India. Get directions. A remarkable sandstone city that rises magically from the sand dunes of the Thar desert, Jaisalmer looks like it's straight out of an Arabian Nights fable.
- Mehrangarh. Jodhpur. Rising perpendicular and impregnable from a rocky hill that itself stands 120m above Jodhpur’s skyline, Mehrangarh is one of the most magnificent forts in…
- City Palace. Jaipur. A complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings, the impressive City Palace is right in the centre of the Old City. The outer wall was built by Jai Singh…
- Amber Fort. Eastern Rajasthan. This magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main…
- Hawa Mahal. Jaipur. Jaipur’s most-distinctive landmark, the Hawa Mahal is an extraordinary pink-painted, delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys.
4 days ago · Learn about the diverse population, languages, religions, and settlement patterns of Rajasthan, a state in northwestern India. Explore the history, geography, and culture of this region with Britannica.
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Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India. It covers 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the l...
4 days ago · Learn about the ancient and medieval history of Rajasthan, a state in northwestern India, from archaeological and inscriptional evidence. Explore the rise and fall of Rajput dynasties, the Muslim invasions, and the Mughal rule.
