Rajasthan News Desk!!! Rajasthan has earned a lot of name across the world for its history, art and culture, music and food. Rajasthan is also called Albela Rajasthan because every city situated here is known for its unique colors, handicrafts, geographical location, architecture and the most beautiful forts and palaces in the world. Today we turn back the pages of history and take a peek into the history of Rajasthan to know when, how and who established the world famous cities of Rajasthan.
Jaipur
Whenever Rajasthan is talked about, the first name that comes to mind is Jaipur, this city is also famous by the name of Pink City all over the world. Jaipur, which holds many memories of history like Amer Fort, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort and Jantar Mantar, was founded on 18 November 1727 by Jai Singh II, the Kachwaha Rajput ruler of Amer, when Amer used to be the capital of the Kachwaha descendants. Was. It was the world’s first designed city which was planned by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. Scholar Pandit Jagannath Samrat and Rajguru Ratnakar laid the foundation of the city at Gangapol Gate located on Amer Road. And there, Vidyadhar built the city wall with nine squares based on the nine planets and seven gates based on the seven horses of the Sun. Although the color of the city was not pink at that time, during the British rule, in the year 1876, on receiving the news of the arrival of the Prince of Wales, King Sawai Mansingh had the entire city painted pink and since then Jaipur is known as Pink City. Came to be known as.
Udaipur
This city of Rajasthan is known all over the world for its beauty, sparkling lakes, grand palaces and rich history. Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1569 AD. Chittorgarh, the capital of Maharana Udai Singh’s Mewar Empire, had to face continuous attacks from the Mughals. And due to a war he had to leave Chittor, after which he decided to establish a new city on the banks of Lake Pichola to protect his family and subjects from the enemies. Thus amidst picturesque hills and tranquil lakes, Maharana Udai Singh laid the foundation of Udaipur. The establishment of Udaipur was not only the beginning of a city but also the beginning of a new glorious chapter of the Mewar dynasty. And with time it became a center of art, culture and bravery in the coming times. Udaipur is also famous across the world as City of Lakes.
Jodhpur
Jodhpur, which is called the gateway to the Thar Desert, is famous all over the world for its magnificent palaces, forts and other tourist places. Apart from this, Jodhpur is also identified by the scattered stones in the palaces and old houses. Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is also known as Sun City and Blue City because of its blue colour. Jodhpur is also famous for its handicrafts, folk dance, music and costumes. This city was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha of Rathore dynasty of Mandore. Due to his ministers considering Mandore fort unsafe from enemies, he established Jodhpur as a new capital. This city was also not blue in color from the beginning, blue color was used here to keep the houses cool, which later became the heritage of this place.
Jaisalmer
The golden Sonar Fort of Jaisalmer, situated in the middle of the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, attracts tourists from far away. Jaisalmer city was established in medieval India and the world also knows this city by the name of Golden City. Jaisalmer, located on the India-Pakistan border, was founded by Bhati Raja Jaisal in 1156. Rawal Jaisal had to leave Marwar on the orders of his guru. While wandering, he reached the hill of Jaisalmer and there he built a mud fort which was called Sonar Fort. This fort later became known as Jaisalmer and became the capital of the princely state. The establishment of Jaisalmer was not just the beginning of a city, but later it also became an important center of trade. Its golden hue matches the desert sand and its grand mansions tell the story of Rajput grandeur.
Alwar
Alwar city, situated in the lap of Aravalli hills, is known worldwide for its strong forts and artistic heritage. It is also called “Lion Gate of Rajasthan”. Alwar was founded by Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1775 AD. Maharaja Pratap Singh was the head of a branch of the Kachwaha dynasty of Jaipur. They decided to establish their own independent state instead of remaining under the Mughals. He made the Alwar fort his stronghold and laid the foundation of the Alwar state. The establishment of Alwar was the beginning of a new era. The city became a center of art and culture. The magnificent palaces, reservoirs and temples here still tell the story of the glorious history of Alwar.
