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Sightseeing Udaipur city
Udaipur city was founded
by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1568, after his citadel Chittorgarh was
sacked by Mughal Emperor Akbar. The legends says that Udai Singh was
guided by a holy man meditating on the hill near Pichola Lake to
establish his capital on this very spot. Surrounded by Aravali
Ranges, forests and lakes this place was less vulnerable than
Chittorgarh. Maharana Udai Singh died in 1572 and was succeeded by
Maharana Pratap who valiantly defended Udaipur from subsequent
Mughal attacks. Maharana Pratap is the most revered Rajput icon and
gallantly fought the Mughal at the Haldighati in 1576. Mewar
continuously defied foreign invaders and has a history of bloody
battles until the British intervention in the nineteenth when a
treaty was signed to protect Udaipur.
Tourist Interest Palace Udaipur (In City Udaipur)
Lake Pichola: It
Lake derives its name from Pichola Village was submerged and
Maharana Udai Singh enlarged the lake after he founded the city. He
built a masonry dam known as Badipol and lake is now 4 km long and 3
km wide. This picturesque lake encloses the Jag Niwas Island and the
Jag Mandir. And, the City Palace extends along its eastern banks.
The Lake Palace: It was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1743
and located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5
hectare of the island in the middle of the Pichola Lake.
Jag mandir: It was built by Maharana Karan Singh as a hideout
for Prince Khurram the estranged son of Emperor Jehangir the
implacable foe of the Maharana. The reason for the aid was that the
prince was the son of a Rajput mother. It is also said that Shah
Jahan [prince Khurram] derived some of these ideas for the Taj Mahal
from this palace when he stayed there in 1623-24.
Bagore-Ki Haveli: The Prime Minister of Mewar built it in the
eighteenth century. The palace has over hundred rooms and some very
interesting display of costumes and modern art. It also preserves a
fine example of Mewar Painting on the walls of Queen's Chamber. The
two peacocks made from small pieces of colored glasses are fine
examples of glasswork. After the death Badwa the building became the
property of Mewar State.
Fateh Sagar Lake: It was constructed by Maharana jai Singh to
the north of Lake Pichola. It is an artificial lake dug up in 1678,
reconstructed by Maharana Fateh Singh A canal links the two, via
Swaroop Sagar and Rang Sagar Lakes.
Sahelion Ki Bari: Maharana Sangram singh builds this in the
mid 18th century. The 'garden of the maidens' brings to mind the
lifestyle of the ladies of the court. The delightful gardens appear
discreet and in impeccable taste. There are four pools with dainty
kiosks, and all around are flowerbeds, lawns, pools and fountains
protected by a series of walls and shady trees.
Maharana Pratap Memorial: An impressive bronze statue of
Maharana Pratap and his favorite and loyal horse, who was fiercely
protective about his master and stood by him till his last breath,
stands at the top of Moti Magri (Pearl Mount) overlooking Fateh
Sagar. Local people climb the hill to pay homage to Rana Pratap and
his faithful charger 'Chetak', who was killed in the battle of
Haldighati.
Jagdish Mandir: It was built by Maharana Jagat Singh I in
1651 the temple enshrines a black stone image of Lard Vishnu. There
is a brass image of Garuda the Lord bird carrier. The exterior and
the plinth are covered with base relief of alligators; elephants,
horsemen and celestial musicians rise in tiers. Chanting, bells and
music can be heard throughout the day.
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Tourist Interest Palace Udaipur (Near by Udaipur)
Kumbhalgarh Fort: It is located 64 kms north of Udaipur in
the wilderness, Kumbhalgarh is the second most important citadel
after Chittorgarh in the Mewar region. Cradled in the Aravali Ranges
the fort was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. Because of
its inaccessibility and hostile topography the fort had remained
un-conquered. It also served the rulers of Mewar as a refuge in
times of strife. The fort also served as refuge to the baby king
Udai of Mewar.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: It is located in the most
rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur districts of
Rajasthan. It takes name after the impressive historic fort of
Kumbhalgarh, which come into view over the Park. It is 578 sq Kms in
area and at an altitude of 500 to 1,300m. It is home to a very large
variety of wild life, some of which are highly endangered species.
The wild life includes wolf, leopards, sloth bear, hyena, jackal,
jungle cat, smabhar, nilgai, chaisingh (the four horned antelope),
chinkara and hare.
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Chittogarh Fort: It is a massive structure with a 1 kilometre
zigzag accent to it. The road leads through seven gates to the main
gate Rampol (meaning Gate of Ram). On the climb between the second
and third gate you see two Chattris cenotaphs built to honour
Jaimull and Kulla heroes of 1568 siege by Emperor Akbar. The main
gate of the fort itself is Surajpol (meaning Sun Gate). Within the
fort a circular runs around the ruins of the fort.
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Ranakpur: Ranakpur marked as one of the five holy places for
the Jain community, these were created in the 15 the century. During
the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a wall. The central
Chaumukha [four faced temple] is dedicated to Adinathji the temple
is an astounding creation with 29 halls and 1,444 pillars all
distinctly carved and no two being alike is a amazing evidence of
the genius sense of architecture that enhances the charm of the
place. Every temple has this conceivable surface carved with equal
delicacy. The ambience of Ranakpur is mainly highlighted by the
location and the almost divine architecture, giving the same hue as
its counter part - the great Dilwara Temple's. in Mt-Abu. Facing the
main temple are the unique temples -Parasvanath - Neminath with
exquisite figures carving similar to that Khujaraho sculptures.
Another temple worth visiting is the nearby 'Sun Temple' dedicated
to the 'Sun God' (Surya-the master of all the planets and the
provider of light to the whole universe) adorned with polygonal
wall, richly embellished with the carvings of warriors, horses and
solar (Nakshatras, grahs') deities riding splendid 'chariots' the
vehicle of the 'Sun God'- which accordingly to the Hindu Mythology
is the God of prosperity and a shining destiny in this world. Many
throng this shrine for these blessings.
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