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The history of the city dates back to the 12th century
A.D. when the Hada Chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the
territory and founded Bundi and Hadoti. Later, in the
early 17th century AD during the reign of the Mughal
Emperor Jahangir, the ruler of Bundi -Rao Ratan Singh,
gave the smaller principality of Kota to his son,
Madho Singh. Since then Kota became a hallmark of the
Rajput gallantry and culture.
The history of Kota is linked with the history of
Bundi. Both Bundi and Kota came under the rule of the
Chauhans in the 12th century. The descendents of the
Chauhans set up their capital at Bundi and ruled from
here. While Bundi was the capital, Kota formed the
land granted to the eldest son of the ruler. This
arrangement continued until 1624. In 1624, Emperor
Jahangir, the great Mughal ruler, partitioned Bundi
and made Kota an independent state. Rao Madho Singh,
son of the ruler of Bundi, ascended the throne of
Kota. It became a part of the British Empire in 1818
and later became a part of the Indian state of
Rajasthan, when it gained independence in 1947.
Reaching Kota
By Air
Kota does not have an airport of its own. Kota railway
station is located at the extreme northern end of the
town. There is a small aerodrome, which is not
operational. Nearest airport is Jaipur (240 km).
for Air Ticketing Agent
By Bus
The main bus station in Kota is located on Bundi Road
near the eastern bank of the Chambal River. There is a
good bus service from Kota to Ajmer (6 hours) ,
Chittorgarh (6 hours), Jaipur (6 hours), Udaipur (6
hours), Jodhpur (11 hours) and Bikaner (12 hours).or
Car / Taxi Agent
By Train
Kota railway station is located at the extreme
northern end of the town. As Kota is on the main
Delhi–Mumbai railway line via Sawai Madhopur, a number
of trains pass through and stop here. The trip to
Jaipur takes about 5 hours, while it takes 10 hours to
reach Delhi from Kota.
Getting around
To move within the city, travelers can either use
auto-rickshaws or cycle-rickshaws. Minibuses link the
main bus station with the railway station.
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MAHARAO MADHO SINGH MUSEUM |
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Situated in the old palace, the museum
has a superb collection of Rajput miniature paintings of
the Kota school, exquisite sculptures, frescoes and
armoury. The museum also houses a rich repository of
artistic items used by the Kota rulers. The museum is
definitely not to be missed as it is reportedly one of
the best museums in the state. This was formerly a
palace and is named after the son of the ruler of Bundi
who was made the first ruler of Kota State by the Mughal
emperor Jehangir. The museum is closed on Fridays and
state holidays. It gives a wonderful glimpse of the
glory and history of the place with miniature paintings
and ancient armoury on display.
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KOTA BARRAGE |
A part of the irrigation canal system on the Chambal
River, this beautiful setting is ideal for outings and
evening strolls. Other Places worth visiting: Kansua
temple with a four faced Shiva Lingam, Bhitria Kund,
Adhar Shila Budh Singh Bafna Haveli and Yatayat Park.
not only does this barrage control floodwater and
irrigate canals, it also serves as an alternative bridge
in the monsoon season.
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JAG MANDIR |
Between the City palace and the RTDC Hotel Chambal is
the picturesque artificial tank of Kishore sagar. Right
in the middle of the tank, on a small island, is the
beguiling little palace of Jagmandir. Built in 1740 by
one of the maharanies of Kota, it is best seen early in
the morning but is exquisite at any time of the day. The
azure waters around the red-sandstone monument enhances
its beauty. Boat-rides can be enjoyed in the lake. The
Keshar Bagh famous for its royal cenotaphs lies in the
vicinity.
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CHAMBAL GARDEN |
The Chambal Gardens are on the banks of the Chambal
River, south of the fort. They are popular place for
picnic. The centerpiece is a murky pond stocked with
crocodiles, which can be crossed by a wobbly suspension
bridge. Once common all along the river, by the middle
of the 20th century the crocodiles had been virtually
exterminated by hunting. There are also some rare
Gharial (thin-snouted, fish eating crocodiles)
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