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Kota
Kota is situated on the bank of the river
Chambal. It is a modern industrial area consisting
many forts, palaces, temples and gardens. |
In early 17th century, during
the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Rao Ratan Singh,
the ruler of Bundi gave a smaller part of his kingdom to
his son Madho Singh. Since then Kota became a hallmark of
the Rajput glamour and culture.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Chambal Garden
Chambal Garden is a beautifully
landscaped garden at Amar Niwas. Its surrounded by lush
greenary which makes it a popular picnic spot.
Maharao Madho Singh Museum
This museum is situated inside
the old palace which offers a superb collection of Rajput
miniature paintings of the Kota school, sculptures, frescoes
and armoury.
The Government Museum
This museum displays a rich
collection of rare coins, manuscripts and sculpture. Some
of the sculpture has brought here from Baroli.
Jag Mandir
This Mandir is built between
an artificial lake of Kishore Sagar, constructed in 1346
by Prince Dher Deh of Bundi.
Haveli of Devtaji
It is a beautiful Haveli
of Devta Shridharji which is located in the middle of the
city. The haveli is famous for its frescoes and wall paintings.
