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Jaipur is located in the northeastern part of Rajasthan and covers a total area of 467 square kilometres (180 sq mi). The city is surrounded by fertile alluvial plains to the east and south and hill chains and desert areas to the north and west. [25] [26] Jaipur generally slopes downwards from north to south and then to the southeast. [27]
Several prominent chemical and engineering companies are located in the city of Kota, in southern Rajasthan. Rajasthan is pre-eminent in quarrying and mining in India. The Taj Mahal was built from white marble which was mined from a town called Makrana. The state is the second-largest source of cement in India.
Jaisalmer (pronunciation) ⓘ, nicknamed The Golden city, is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur, in the heart of the Thar Desert. [6] It serves as the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer district.
This partial list of city nicknames in India compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in India are known by (or have been known by) historically, officially, or unofficially, to locals, outsiders, or their tourism chambers of commerce.
It is also known as the 'Blue City' due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings in the old town. [1] The old city circles the Mehrangarh Fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. [15] Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of the Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists. [1]
Rajasthan is known for its historical hill forts & palaces, it is claimed as the best place for tourism-related to palaces. Umaid Bhawan Palace: It is the largest Royal Palace in Rajasthan. It is also one of the largest private residences in the world. Lake Palace: It is now a luxury hotel located in Pichola Lake, Udaipur.
Paraheada is located in the Garhi tehsil near gopi nath ka garha. It is a temple of Lord Shiva. Paraheada is 22 km from Banswara. Shri Raj Mandir or more popularly known as the City Palace, was built in the 16th century and situated on a hillock overlooking the town. Covering a huge area it follows typical style of old Rajput architecture.
Ajmer (pronounced ⓘ) is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan. [5] It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Ajmer district and Ajmer division. It lies at the centre of Rajasthan, earning it the nickname the Heart of Rajasthan. [6] Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. Ajmer has been a municipality since 1869.