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Prithviraj Raso is an epic poem composed by Chand Bardai in the 12th century. It narrates the deeds and conquests of Prithviraj Chauhan, the last Hindu king of Delhi.
The Aravalli Range extends from Haryana in the north to Gujarat in the south, passing through Rajasthan. It is one of the oldest mountain ranges in India.
Mandana Art is a traditional Rajasthani folk art where women create geometric and floral patterns on walls using cow dung and natural colors, particularly during festivals.
Ranthambore National Park is located near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. It is one of India's most important tiger reserves and was established in 1980.
Diwali (Deepavali) is celebrated in Kartik month (October-November) with the lighting of lamps. It marks the victory of light over darkness and is widely celebrated across Rajasthan.
Jaisalmer Fort, constructed in 1156 CE, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It appears golden in color due to the golden-hued sandstone used in its construction, earning it the epithet 'Golden Fort'.
Dr. K. K. Muhammad, a renowned archaeologist, made significant discoveries related to Rajasthan's archaeological heritage. Recent excavations have revealed important Indus Valley Civilization sites in Rajasthan.
The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between Maharana Pratap and Mughal forces under Man Singh. Though militarily inconclusive, it became a symbol of Mewar's resistance against Mughal expansion.
Kumbhalgarh Fort was constructed by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The fort is famous for its 36 km long wall, second only to the Great Wall of China in length.
Jodhpur is famously known as the 'Blue City' of Rajasthan. The blue color tradition dates back centuries and was originally used to denote Brahmin houses, later adopted throughout the city.