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Ravanhatta is a single-stringed instrument known as the 'desert violin' of Rajasthan, used in folk performances.
Khimsar Fort is located in Nagaur district of Rajasthan, built by the Khimsar rulers.
Hill Forts of Rajasthan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2013) comprising six hill forts including Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, and Ranthambhore.
The Thar Desert and Great Indian Desert are synonymous terms for the same desert covering approximately 60% of Rajasthan.
Maharana Pratap of Mewar fought against Akbar's forces under Raja Man Singh in the Battle of Haldighati in 1576.
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.