Udai Singh II established Udaipur in 1559 after leaving Chittorgarh following Mughal pressure.

Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is located near Rawatbhata on the Chambal River and supports hydroelectricity and irrigation.

Jaipur’s old city is surrounded by fortified walls and historical gates, earning it the title.

The Ghagra-Choli with odhani (veil) is the traditional festive dress in Rajasthan.

Mount Abu, located in the Aravallis, is Rajasthan’s only hill station.

Godwar refers to the region around Pali, known for its cultural and historical importance.

The Bhat community has traditionally practiced puppetry, or Kathputli, for generations.

The marble-built Ranakpur Temple is a stunning example of Jain architecture located in Pali district.

Maand is a traditional form of Rajasthani classical and folk singing.

The Aravalli Range is one of the world’s oldest fold mountain systems and passes through Rajasthan.

The Bullet Baba shrine in Jodhpur is revered, especially by locals of the Bhil community.

Chand Baori, one of the deepest and oldest stepwells, is located in Abhaneri village near Dausa.

Marwari is widely spoken in the Marwar region, especially around Jodhpur.

Rohida (Tecomella undulata) is native to the desert regions and is Rajasthan’s state flower.

Udaipur is called the City of Lakes due to its many beautiful lakes like Fateh Sagar and Pichola.

The Luni River, also known as the “Salt River,” originates near Pushkar and flows into the Rann of Kutch.

Kathputli is a traditional string puppet theater unique to Rajasthani culture.

The Sambhar Salt Lake, located near Nagaur, is India’s largest inland saltwater lake.

In 1582, Maharana Pratap decisively defeated Mughal commander Bahlol Khan at Dewair.

This park is known for its unique desert ecosystem and critically endangered Great Indian Bustard.

Built from yellow sandstone, Jaisalmer Fort glows like gold in the sunlight, hence the name.

Rajasthan shares borders with Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Delhi.

Zawar in Udaipur is one of the oldest zinc and lead mining sites in the world.

Jodhpur is called the Sun City because it enjoys bright and sunny weather all year round.

These Jain temples were built by the ministers of the Solanki rulers of Gujarat in the 11th–13th centuries.

Bajra (pearl millet) is a staple grain due to the arid climate of Rajasthan.

Johads are traditional rainwater harvesting structures commonly found in Rajasthan.

Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur) is famous for its bird diversity, especially Siberian cranes.