As we dig into the crinkled pages of Bharatpur
history, numerous legends connecting to the tales of the great epic Mahabharata and Ramayana come
forward. It is believed that Bharatpur was a part of the erstwhile
kingdom of Matsya Desh, which prospered in the 5th century BC.
It is widely advocated that this is the land, in the woods of
which, Pandavas spent their one-year of exile. According to
another legend, the town has gained its name from Bharat, the
younger brother of Lord Rama. Bharat was revered here as the
family deity of Bharatpur royal family.
Apart from the legends and mythologies, the historical tales
of Bharatpur say that Bharatpur was founded by Maharaja Suraj
Mal in 1733 AD and was carved out of a region named Mewat. Though
Suraj Mal is credited for the foundation of Bharatpur, it is
believed that his Jat chief named Rustam actually set up the
town. Suraj Mal eventually captured the Bharatpur Fort from
Rustam's son and expanded the city in course of time.
Since 17th century, it’s the Jats who dominated the history
of Bharatpur. Himself a Jat, Suraj Mal united the Jat-force
thus redefining a new page in the history. He also built a number
of palaces and forts out of which the Pleasure Palace Complex
in Deeg is worth mentioning.
Travel
to Rajasthan
The Pushkar Fair is organized in the Hindu month of Kartika. It starts on the eighth day (ashtmi) and ends on the full moon day (poornima), as per the lunar calendar.
The Pushkar Fair is organized in the Hindu month of Kartika. It starts on the eighth day (ashtmi) and ends on the full moon day (poornima), as per the lunar calendar.
The Golden Temple, is the most sacred and holiest shrine of Sikhism. The official name of the Temple is “Harmandir Sahib”, or “Darbar Sahib”, which means literally “The Abode of God”.
Travel to Rajasthan gives you a comprehensive guide to have a close look on the nature and lifestyle of the Rajasthani people. Know about those mystique forts and palaces that have seen history to change colors numerous times.
