Kota
City Travel Guide
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.
General
Population : 537000 Area : 193.58 Sq. km
Altitude
: 251.1 metres
Temperature
:
Summer
Mean Max . 43.3"C Mean Min 35.6" C
Winter
Mean Max 30.5"C Mean Min 11.6"C
Clothing
:
Summer
Cotton
Winter
Woollens
Best Season : Sept.
to March
Languages :
Hindi, Rajasthani & English
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