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Bikaner
was founded in 1488 by the Rathore
prince Bika, eldest son of Rao Jodha
of Marwar. The town is situated directly
on the ancient caravan routes which
used to link west and central asia
and North India. This place is still
a major point of trade activities.
The city is famous for tha hand knotted
carpets, Papad, Namkin, Bhujia and
Spongy Rasgullas. |
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| Places of
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| Junagarh
Fort |
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This fort
was constructed by Raja Rai Singh
during 1589a- 1594.This ia one the
few forts in India that still unconquered.
The major portions of the fort are
Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas, Durbar Hall,
Har Mandir, Gaj Mandir, Sheesh Mahal,
Karan Mahal, Phool Mahal, Chandra
Mahal, Chini Burj etc. The interiors
and sculpted stones of the palace
with golden leaf painting are worth
visiting this place. |
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| Lalgarh
Palace, Bikaner |
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This is one of the architectural masterpiece
in red sandstone built by Maharaja
Ganga Singh in the memory of his father
Maharaja Lal Singh. The palace is
beautifully decorated with lattice
and filigree work. The sprawling lawns
with blooming flowers and dancing
peacocks make it a great place with
royal effects. Now the Part of the
palace has been converted into a heritage
hotel and a museum known as Shri Sadul
Museum. |
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| Ganga
Golden Jubilee Museum |
It is one of the best museums in Rajasthan
offering the richest collections of terra-cotta
ware, weapons, miniature paintings of Bikaner
school and coins, royal costumes, ornaments,
ancient statues etc. There one can fine
the great masterpieces of Harappan civilization,
Gupta and Kushan era and sculptures of the
late classical time. |
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