Kota district General information
Kota District is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The city of Kota is the administrative headquarters of the district.
The district is bounded on the north by Bundi District, on the east by Bara District, on the south by Jhalawar District, and on the west by Chittorgarh District. It is renowned for its IIT JEE preparation, and is home to Asia's biggest manufacturer of fertiliser.
Further, Kota is surrounded by four power stations within its 50 Km radii. First is Rajasthan atomic power plant which is atomic power plant and is very near to Kota at a place called Rawatbhata. Second is Kota Thermal Power plant which generates power from coal and is situated at the bank of Chambal river and is within Kota city. Third is Anta Gas Power plant which generates power from gas and is situated at a place called Anta near kota and the fourth is Jawahar Sagar Power plant which is hydraulic power plant.
History
The history of the city dates back to the 12th century A.D. when the Hada Chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory and founded Bundi and Hadoti. Later, in the early 17th century AD during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the ruler of Bundi -Rao Ratan Singh, gave the smaller principality of Kota to his son, Madho Singh. Since then Kota became a hallmark of the Rajput gallantry and culture.
The south eastern region of Rajasthan known as Hadoti comprises of Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar and Kota is a treasure of history dating back to several centuries. Prehistoriccaves,paintings,formidable forts and the mighty chambal river hurtling from the Vindhyas are dotted in the region. When Jait Singh of Bundi defeated the Bhil Chieftain Koteya in a battle, he raised the first battlement or the 'Garh'(fort) over his severead head. The Independant state of kota became a reality in 1631 when Rao Madho Singh, the second son of Rao Ratan of Bundi was made the ruler, by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Soon Kota outgrew its parent state to become bigger in area, richer in revenue and more powerful. Maharao Bhim Singh played a pivotal role in Kota's history, having held a 'Mansab' of five thousand and being the first in his dynasty to have the title of Maharao. Kota is situated on the banks of chambal river and is fastly emerging as an important industrial centre. It boasts of Asia's largest fertilizer plant, precision instrument unit and atomic power station nearby. Surprisingly unexplored, the Kota region of Rajasthan has some splendid treasures for the tourist to take home memories of. Its impregnable fortresses, sprawling palaces, exquisitely wrought palaces and lovely waterways act as a magnificient foil to its exotic wildlife and delicate fresco Paintings. .
Situtated on the banks of the Chambal River,at an important juncture of the trade route between Delhi and Gujrat, Kota is Rjasthan's Fifth Largest City. This Bustling,sprawling city is also called the industrial capital of the state. The tentacles of the modern world have the city in its grip with the Chambal Valley Project giving it a major position on the state's industrial map. Chemicals,fertilizers, synthetic fibres, tyrecord and sophisticated instruments, industry's mainstay, have helped in pushing this ancient city into the forefront of modernisation. Yet memories of its ancient links linger strongly. Present Day Kota owes its foundations to a Kotya Bhil warrior who 800 years ago built a small fortification at akelgarh and put up a protective mud-wall around it all the way to Retwali. In 1580, Rao Madho Singh strenghtened both the fortification and the wall. In time to come, Kota acquired the Hallmark of rajput power as well as culture.
Places of interest
Jag Mandir: Prince Dher Deh of Bundi built Jag Mandir in the historic year of 1346 AD. Located amidst the beautiful Kishore Sagar lake, the palace of Jag Mandir is really worth paying a visit. The tourists can enjoy boat ride in Kishore Sagar Lake.
Maharao Madho Singh Museum: The museum displays an extensive collection of Rajput miniature paintings, impressive sculptures as well as armoury.
The Government Museum: The museum is located in Brijvilas Palace close to Kishore Sagar. Here the art lovers will get to see rare manuscripts, coins and Hadoti sculpture. The museum remains open on all days of a week except Friday.
* Haveli of Devtaji
* Chambal Garden
* Yatayat Park.
* Kota Barrage
* Bhitria Kund
* Kansua temple
* Adhar Shila
* Haryali Water Park
* Budh Singh Bafna haveli
* Godavari Dham Mandir