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BUNDI
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| Nestled in a fold of the Aravalli hills, Bundi bristles with medieval enchantment. Its fortifications house palaces and apartments, artificial lakes and water side pavilions. Ruled by the Hada
Rajputs, Bundi is renouned for its Rasleela frescos. |
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DEEG
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| The summer resort of the rulers of
Bharatpur, it is known for its Jat architecture and for the coloured fountains and pleasure pavilions that are contained within a fortified environment. |
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DUNGARPUR
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| A Bhil stronghold in the foothills of the
Aravallis, this fertile region was created into a state in the 13th century. |
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JHALAWAR
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| A 19th century offshoot of Kota, its verdant landscape is unusual for a desert state. Its fort functions as a government office but the 9th century Gagron Fort close by is one of the most important citadels of Rajput history. |
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KOTA
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| One of few perennial rivers in Rajasthan, the Chambal is flanked by verdure and fertile plains. Located on its banks, Kota is a modern, industrialized city, but its antecedents are as romantic as any other Rajput kingdom. This is evident in its many palaces, and the large fort with its fabulous paintings known for their hunting scenes. |
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KUMBHALGARH
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| Built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha of
Chittaurgarh, Kumbhalgarh is Rajasthan's highest fort, and its most formidable. |
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