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Rajasthan is rich in multiple minerals including gypsum (ranks first in India), feldspar, mica, and iron ore, making it a major mineral-producing state.
The Pushkar Fair is held in November (Kartik month according to Hindu calendar). It is one of the largest cattle fairs in the world and also a major cultural event.
Madhya Pradesh shares the longest border with Rajasthan. Rajasthan also shares borders with Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Pakistan.
Agriculture and animal husbandry are the primary occupations in rural Rajasthan, adapted to the arid and semi-arid climate of the region.
Dandiya Raas is a traditional Rajasthani folk dance performed with decorated wooden sticks, primarily by men during festivals.
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.
Jaipur, also known as the 'Pink City', is the capital and largest city of Rajasthan, founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
Thar Desert and Great Indian Desert are the same entity, located primarily in Rajasthan. It covers approximately 200,000 km².