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Rajasthan - Demographic Information

Welcome to the glorious land of Rajasthan that flaunts a wonderful past that never fails to impress the tourists with the tales of its heroic battles and romances. The rich cultural heritage, friendly people, fairs and festivals, wildlife and golden sands are some of features that characterize this splendid land. Make your Rajasthan tour a grand success by benefiting from the Rajasthan travel guide that offers valuable information regarding its history, transport and other relevant facts.

Area 342,239 Sq Km
Population 56, 473, 122 (2001)
Religion Hinduism, Jainism
Capital Jaipur
Languages Rajasthani, English and Hindi
Literacy Rate 61.03%
Best Time To Visit October to March
 
History of Rajasthan

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The travel guide for Rajasthan also offers useful inputs on the history of Rajasthan and has links with the times of Indus Valley Civilization. Rajasthan was formed by the useful contribution of the various clans such as Rajputs, Nath, Jats, Bhils, Ahirs, Gujars and Meenas. Rajasthan has a number of Rajputana kingdoms and they rose to prominence during the 6th century CE. The Rajputs bravely opposed the Muslim intrusions into India, even though many of them ultimately became subservient to the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire.

The kingdom of Mewar with the useful assistance of the allied empires constantly resisted the Mughal invasions. Ajmer also became a part of the British Empire and the Rajput state, Muslim state and the Jat states came under the Rajputana Agency. The people from Marwar region of Rajasthan (Marwaris) and Rajasthan's previously independent kingdoms formed a rich architectural and cultural heritage as evident today in their numerous forts and palaces (Mahals and Havelis) which also exhibit the features of Muslim and Jain architecture. The Marwaris also played a vital role in the economic growth of the region.

Topography of Rajasthan

Rajasthan travel guide also gives information regarding the topography of Rajasthan. The chief topographical features of Rajasthan are the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range. The northwestern part of Rajasthan is normally sandy and dry since major portion of the region is covered by the mighty Thar Desert. The northwestern region is a rain shadow area due to the presence of Aravalli Range. The northern region of the state is level featuring flat plains that are actually a part of an alluvial basin.

Reaching Rajasthan

Since Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India, it is accessible by air, rail and road transport.

Air:

Jaipur is the major access point and has an airport servicing all the domestic airlines of India and connects the towns of Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Jodhpur and various other cities. The other airports are located in Udaipur and Jodhpur.

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Rail:

Rajasthan is well-linked to the rest of India by a broad network of railway lines. The trains are available for Rajasthan from the major towns of India. Besides, Rajasthan also features the much popular Palace on Wheels, which offers a completely royal travel experience.

Road:

Road transport in Rajasthan is also excellent and is much better then most of the other states of India. The network of the state and national highways is commendable and you can reach here with ease.


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