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Keoladeo National Park is located in Bharatpur district. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and important bird sanctuary, especially for migratory birds.
Rajasthan is rich in multiple minerals including gypsum (ranks first in India), feldspar, mica, and iron ore, making it a major mineral-producing state.
Madhya Pradesh shares the longest border with Rajasthan. Rajasthan also shares borders with Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Pakistan.
The Battle of Haldighati was fought between Maharana Pratap and Man Singh, a Rajput general in Akbar's army. Despite losing, Maharana Pratap continued his resistance.
Jag Mandir is a palace on an island in Lake Pichola, Udaipur. It was built by Maharana Karan Singh and is a fine example of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
All three sites in Jaipur are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Jantar Mantar was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II for astronomical observation.
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring astronomical instruments and architectural elements reflecting Mughal-Rajput fusion style.
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II founded Jaipur in 1727 with a grid-based layout designed by Bengali architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, following ancient architectural principles.
Pabuji Temple is situated in Barmer district. Pabuji is revered as a folk deity in Rajasthan and the temple attracts devotees from across the region.
Sambhar district is India's largest salt-producing region, with Sambhar Salt Lake being a major source of salt production for over centuries.