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Pushkar Lake is associated with Lord Brahma, and the Brahma Temple at Pushkar is one of the rare temples dedicated to Brahma.
The iconic Hawa Mahal is located in Jaipur, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
The Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 resulted in Prithviraj Chauhan's defeat by Muhammad of Ghor, ending his rule.
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II founded Jaipur in 1727 based on Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra principles.
The Aravalli Range runs from northeast to southwest across Rajasthan, dividing it into eastern and western parts.
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
The Pushkar Fair is held on the banks of the Pushkar Lake near Ajmer and is dedicated to Lord Brahma, the only significant temple of Brahma in India. It takes place in the Kartik month (October-November) according to the Hindu calendar. This fair attracts pilgrims and traders from across India and the world.
Jaisalmer Fort is constructed from golden-colored sandstone that gives it the nickname 'Sonar Kila'. The fort was built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal.
Kumbhalgarh Fort is renowned for its massive 36 km long wall (second longest after Great Wall of China) and its strategic importance in protecting Mewar from invasions.
Lohri and Makar Sankranti are celebrated in January to mark the end of winter with bonfires, til-gur, and traditional sweets in Rajasthan.