Rajasthan and it's amazing facts

Rajasthan and it's amazing facts .

Rajasthan is the largest state (area wise) in india.state has almost 7Cr population due to its dry weather and desert. Rajasthan is the best tourist place in india for the world.state is full of historical places to attract a tourist to visit here.

Some fact that people don't know about Rajasthan are….

1.Bhangarh :the most haunted fort of India

Bhangarh, located in the Alwar district is one of the most haunted forts in India. The fort was established by Raja Bhagwant of Amber in the 16th century. The entire village of Bhangarh is believed to be cursed by a Tantrik who tried to woo the beautiful princess Ratnavati. The thrill of this place can be witnessed only during daylight as the entries to Bhangarh are prohibited between sunset and sunrise.

2. Thar the great Indian desert

The world’s 9th largest subtropical desert, Thar proudly resides in the state of Rajasthan. However, portions of Thar are also in Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana, and Sindh (Pakistan) but 60% of this secluded desert lies in Rajasthan. The region remains dry nearly throughout the year with high-velocity winds forming shifting dunes.

3. Araveli : the oldest range of fold mountains

Aravalli Range dates back to the time when the Eurasian Plate was separated from the Indian Plate by the ocean. This significant shield was formed from cratonic collisions and used to be higher in ancient times. This isolated rocky range is nearly 560 km long and its major portions pass through Rajasthan.

4. Kumbhalgarh fort

Kumbhalgarh Fort in its present form was established by Maharana Kumbha. The enormous structure of Kumbhalgarh Fort makes it one of the most elaborated forts in India. The fort is located at a height of 1,100 meters on a hilltop with parameter walls extending 36 kilometers. The palace accounts to have the longest fortification in the world.

4.Luni river : India's saline river

Luni River originates in the Pushkar Valley and flows through the Thar Desert to meet its final destination in the marshy lands of Kutch. The river got its name from the Sanskrit word Lavanvati, which means salt river. The river has a high amount of salinity in its water.

8 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

The vibrant state of Rajasthan is home to 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites which include Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Amber Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Keoladeo National Park, and Jantar Mantar. Apart from the national park, all the other mentioned historical sites exhibit marvelous architecture of the Royal Rajputs.

Other facts about Rajasthan

• Rajasthan has only one hill station, Mount Abu.  
  
• Pushkar is home to the only temple of Lord Brahma in the world
• Rajasthan shares its boundaries with 5 Indian states – Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh
• The diverse topology of Rajasthan is gifted with infertile lands in the west and fertile terrains in the east
• The place hosts some of the major festivals of India including, the International Camel Festival, The Pushkar Fair, Jaipur Literature Festival, etc.
• Karni Mata Temple is home to over 25 thousand rats
• Pokhran witnessed the first nuclear test of India
• Jantar Mantar of Jaipur comprises the largest stone sundial of the world
• Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur is among the best heritage hotels in the world
• The white marble of Taj Mahal (Sangemarmar) was mined from Makrana in Nagaur district