MAGIC ALONG THE MIGHTY CHAMBAL
Along the eastern bank of the Chambal River lies Kota - an amazing
juxtaposition of the majestic medieval age and modern industrialisation temples
its untouched wealth of impressive forts, opulent palaces and splendid temples
dating back over several centuries retain the past glory, the present day
edifices and heavy industries have made it the industrial heart land of
Rajasthan.
The commanding fort stands overlooking the modern Chambal Valley Project with
its many dams- Kota Barrage,Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar.
An old palace,dating back to the time when Kota was under the control of Hada
Chieftaincy-Hadoti faces the Kota Barrage. The Durbar Hall is ornate with
beautiful mirror work and has ebony and ivory doors. Exquisite miniatures of the
Kota school are housed within the Hall. Other noteworthy edifices of the bygone
era are the Brij Raj Bhawan Palace,Jag Mandir-and island Palace, a splendid
haveli (mansion) with beautiful frescoes and the royal cenotaphs.
PRIME SITES
Chambal Garden
A beautifully landscaped garden at the Amar Niwas. Its lush surroundings make it
a popular picnic spot offering enjoyable boar rides.
Maharao Madho Singh Museum
Situated in the old palace, the museum has a superb collection of Rajput
miniature paintings of the Kota school,exquisite sculptures,frescoes and armoury.
The museum also houses a rich repository of artistic items used by the Kota
rulers.
The Government Museum
Housed in the Brijvilas Palace near the Kishore Sagar, the museum displays a
rich collection of rare coins,manuscripts and a representative selection of
Hadoti sculpture.Especially noteworthy is an exquisitely sculptured statue
brought here from Baroli.
Timings: 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs. Entry Fee: Rs.2/- Closed on every Friday and
Government holidays. Photography is prohibited. A prior permission has to be
obtained from the Director of Archaeology and Museums,Jaipur.
Jag Mandir
Amid the picturesque artificial lake of Kishore Sagar constructed in 1346 AD by
Prince Dher Deh of Bundi, stands the enchanting little palace of Jag Mandir. The
azure waters around the red-sandstone monument enhances its beauty.Boat-rides
can be enjoyed in the lake. The Keshar Bagh famous for its royal cenotaphs lies
in the vicinity.
Haveli of Devtaji
The beautiful Haveli of Devta Shridharji is located in the middle of the busy
market. The haveli is noted for its splendid frescoes and rooms ornate with
lovely wall paintings.
Kota Barrage
A part of the irrigation canal system on the Chambal River,this beautiful
setting is ideal for outings and evening strolls.
Other Places worth visiting