Kota in Rajasthan - The history of Kota is
linked with the history of Bundi. Both Bundi and Kota came under the
rule of the Chauhans in the 12th century. The descendents of the
Chauhans set up their capital at Bundi and ruled from here. While Bundi
was the capital, Kota formed the land granted to the eldest son of the
ruler. This arrangement continued until 1624. In 1624, Emperor Jahangir,
the great Mughal ruler, partitioned Bundi and made Kota an independent
state. Rao Madho Singh, son of the ruler of Bundi, ascended the throne
of Kota. It became a part of the British Empire in 1818 and later became
a part of the Indian state of Rajasthan, when it gained independence in
1947.
The Places to see in Kota are:
Madhorao Singh Museum
The museum contains Rajput miniature paintings along with sculptures,
frescoes and armory. The museum also houses a collection of items that
were used by the Kota rulers.
Kota Barrage
Offering an ideal set up for walks, the Kota Barrage is located on a
part of the irrigation canal system on the Chambal River.
Other Places worth visiting are Kansua temple with a four faced Shiva
Lingam, Bhitria Kund, Adhar Shila Budh Singh Bafna haveli and Yatayat
Park.
Dussehra, an important festival of the Hindus commemorating the victory
of good over evil, is celebrated in Kota like other parts of India with
great fervor. The specialty of Dussehra in Kota is the Dussehra Mela
celebrated in the month of October.
