Bravery and patriotism are the two genes which every new born baby inherit in Rajasthan. Here beauty blends with courage and elegance.
Whenever Indian art is discussed, Rajasthan covers the major part of the discussion. It is an absolute alloy of bravery, patriotism, art and culture. Words will not be enough to describe its nobility and integrity. This sand dunes has mysteries and surprises yet to be unfolded. In terms of area, it is the largest state in the nation. Its major part embraces the Thar Desert which is followed by the Sutlej-Indus river valley. It is the bordering state of India to Pakistan. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh are its neighbouring states. The Aravali Range, which is one of the world's oldest cordilleran belts beautifies its landscape and the Ghaggar river at Kalibanga, which is the most ancient subcontinent depicts the history of this lava bed.
History
The Indus valley Civilisation which is the world's oldest community was located here. Kalibangan in Humayungarh district was the provincial capital of this civilisation. The Rajputs, Yadavas, Jats, Gujars ans Meenas had a huge contribution in saving their motherland from the foreign intruders. Most of the population was comprised of the Rajput regimens. The Rajputanas can be considered to be the most courageous warriors of the country. Even a child, who was born here had the same potential that a warrior displayed. Even the Afghans and Turks initially did not dare to step into this land. Which ever emperor ruled this land gave a major emphasis on his acropolis. This is the reason why Rajasthan is known as the embodiment of royal forts. Besides the emperor, even the small rulers had beautifully crafted forts to their possession. These richly crafted forts now stand as a history and describe each monumental era. Some great emperors such as Maharana Pratap Singh, Rana Sanga were able to resist the Mughal attacks. During Akbar era, a mutual relation was established between the Rajputanas and the Mughals. The locals along with the people from Marwar succeeded in creating a rich colonial and cultural heritage.
Culture and Tourism
Rajasthan is aesthetically rich and is immersed in art and cultural traditions. Its varied folk culture has always attracted people from world over. The diversity of a nation is established, only when such type of states embrace different types of communities and allow them to become the integral part of their lands. The folk culture includes the folk songs, music and the folk dance. Some folk dances such as the Ghoomar dance and the Kalbeliya dance are globally recognised and appreciated. Even the Queen of England has been an ardent fan of this culture. The Buckinghum Palace becomes enchanted and mesmerised when a Rajasthani cultural event takes place in the palace. The Indian Govt. gets most of its tourist revenues from this state as each and every foreigner who is keen on visiting India gives his first preference to this landscape. The carved forts, beautifully decorated havelis and temples lure the tourists each year to have some of their best experiences in their lives. Jantar Mantar, Jaisalmer Havelis, Lake Palace, Chittorgarh Fort etc. give true justification to the Indian heritage and legacy. The Dargah Sharif in Ajmer, the Bala Quila Fort and the Vinay Vilas Mahal in Alwar, the Junagarh Fort, the Lalgarh Palace and the Gajner Palace in Bikaneer, the Taragarh Fort in Bundi, Vijaya Stambh and Padmini Palace in Chittogarh, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh fort, Nahagarh Fort in Jaipur, the Mount Abu, the Pushkar Fair, the Pichhola Lake and Sajjan Garh in Udaipur are some of the major tourist spots. Beauty lies in its every corner. And the people of this hermit soil have always maintained its legacy and elegance.
