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We give history of
Bikaner
with complete information about the city and its appearance. The history
of Bikaner is very twisted with the stories of royal Maharaja, with
grand Mughals. Bikaner history stands with it many spiritual details and
facts that make it rather more attractive for travelers and tourists
from all over the world.
More popularly called the camel
country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world.
The ship of the desert is an inseparable part of life here. Be it
pulling heavy carts, transporting grains or working on wells, camels are
the prime helpers. The wells of Bikaner: an important source of water is
other attractions of the city. These are built on high plinths with
slender minareted towers on each of the four corners and can be noticed
even from a distance. Binaker's history dates back to 1488 A.D. when a
Rathore Prince, Rao Bikaji- a descendant of the founder of
Jodhpur (1459 A.D.), Rao Jodhaji, established his kingdom here. Rao
Jodhaji had five sons but Rao Bikaji was the most enterprising of
them. Bikaji chose a barren wilderness called 'Jangladesh' and
transformed it to an impressive city, called Bikaner after the founder'
name.
The history of rural
Bikaner
began with a "remark" approved by Rao Jodha, the ruler of Jodhpur
that led his son Rao Bikaji brave the formidable Thar Desert and set up
a fortress called Bikaner in the 15th century. The history of Bikaner,
Rajasthan, India is generously spread with the birth, growth and
constant surfacing of arts and crafts such as camel leather goods,
silver and gold items and beautiful embroidery styles. History shows
that Bikaner was always locked in battles with the Mughal Empire, but
later forged a friendship with Emperor Akbar. But with the refuse of the
Mughal dynasty, the city of Bikaner experienced another setback.
Afterwards, the rulers of Bikaner later signed a treaty with the British
and remained loyal to them till it was merged with the other generous
states to form the state of Rajasthan, which finally became a part of
independent India.
Most Popular Attractions In
Bikaner
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Junagarh Fort
One of the most imposing forts of Northern India-- Junagarh
Fort has remained unconquered till date.
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Lalgarh Palace
Designed by a Britisher for Maharaja Ganga
Singh, this palace displays a superb blend of Oriental and European
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Mewar Festival
Coinciding with the festival of Gangaur the Mewar
festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring.
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Puppets
Puppets is an ancient and popular form of folk
entertainment. No village fair, no religious festival and no social
gathering in Rajasthan can be complete without Puppets. |
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