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Kota Travel Guide
Earlier it was a part of Bundi state, but
later it grew to be a bigger state. What retains the past glory are the untouched
wealth of impressive forts, opulent palaces and temples dating back over several
centuries.
These temples were conquered by the Hada chieftain Rao Deva.
It was at the time of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir that Rao Ratan Singh gifted
this territory to his son Madho Singh. The Kota state reflects in the form of
a beautiful collection of Stone Idols (murties) in the Raj Mahal, embellished
with gold stained glass work on the walls, the silver mirror work on ceilings
and the marvelous wall paintings.
 The
south eastern region of Rajasthan known as Hadoti comprises of Bundi, Baran, Jahalwar
and Kota is treasure of history dating back to several centuries. Prehistoric
caves, paintings, formidable forts and the mighty chambal river hurtling from
the Vindhyas are dotted in the region.
When Jait Singh of Bundi defeated
the Bhil chieftain Koteya in a battle, he raised the first battlement or the 'Garh'(Fort)
over his severed head.
The independent State of Kota became a reality
in 1631 when Rao Madho Singh, the second son of Rao Ratan of Bundi was made the
ruler, by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Soon Kota outgrew its parent state to become
bigger in area, richer in revenure and more powerful. Maharao Bhim Singh played
a pivotal role Kota's history, having held a 'Mansab' of five thousand and being
the first in his dynasty to have the title of Maharao.
Kota is situated
on the banks of chambal river and is fastly emerging as an important industrial
centre. It boasts of Asia's largest fertilizer plant, precision instrument unit
and atomic power station nearby.
Kota Travel Guide , Rajasthan
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