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Places of Interest in Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Places of Interest in Bharatpur comprise of forts, museums and national parks.

The places of interest in Bharatpur will introduce one to the history and culture of the region. Bharatpur is known as the Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan. Once a part of the Matsya Desha it is quite significant to the history of Rajasthan. Ruins of several monuments are also to be found here. The region was mainly ruled by the Jats and their influence can be prominently felt here. The Jat ruler, Maharaja Suraj Mal, had to be credited with the making of splendid historical monuments.

The places of interest in Bharatpur include forts, museums and national parks.

Lohagarh Fort in Bharatpur, RajasthanLohagarh Fort: The construction of this fort was an invaluable contribution by Maharaja Suraj Mal. the main strength of the fort lie in its inaccessibility. Safe in the protection of this fort the Jats had fought several battles and won them too. One of the well known fights was with the British. Defeated the British were compelled to sign an agreement with the Jats. The name of this fort literally means made of iron.

Bharatpur Government Museum: This museum is located in the middle of the Lohagarh fort. Excavations were carried out on a large scale in the neighboring villages of Mailah, Noh, Bayana, Bareh and others. These belonged to the Kuslian period.

Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj: These towers symbolize the victory of the Jats over the Mughals and the British.

The Bharatpur Palaces: The palaces in Bharatpur had been converted into heritage hotels. Laxmi Vilas Palace and Chandra Mahal Haveli are some of he heritage hotels here. These are also visited by the tourists.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan Keoladeo National Park: It is also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. This is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in the world. a host of migratory birds flock to this place for laying eggs and rearing the young ones. The otherwise listless place comes alive with the chirping of different kinds of birds. Keoladeo National Park is one of the main attractions of Bharatpur.

(Last Updated on : 9/08/2010)
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