Major Points About Rajasthan
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Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Rajasthan.
Major Points About Rajasthan
| State | Rajasthan |
| Capital & Major Cities | Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Mount Abu, Ajmer, Kota, Pushkar |
| Districts | 33 |
| Formed on | 26th January 1950 Reorganized on 1st November 1956 |
| Languages | Hindi, Rajasthani, Marwari, Mewari, Jaipuri, Malwi. |
| Known for | Thar, (The Great Indian) Desert |
| Physical Characteristics | Aravalli range divides Rajasthan into 2 divisions: 1. North-western region – Arid & unproductive Desert in the far west & northwest. 2. South-eastern region – Fertile & topographically diverse |
| NaturalVegetation | Desert Tropical thorny vegetation |
| Major Rivers |
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| Major RegionalFestivals | Gangaur, Teej, Brij Holi, Nagaur, Kota Festival, Pushkar Mela |
| MajorArt Forms | Ghoomer, Gair, Chari, Kacchi Ghodi, Kathputli, Bhavai, Drum dance, Fire dance, Terah Taali & Maand |
| Industries |
Textiles, vegetable oil,
wool, minerals, cement, and chemicals. Handicrafts – such as leather goods, marble work, jewelry, pottery, embossed brass |
| Minerals | Lead, zinc, emeralds, garnets, gypsum, silver |
| Agriculture | Pearl millet, sorghum, corn, wheat, barley, pulses, sugarcane, oilseeds, rice, cotton, tobacco |
| Geographical Indications | Kota Doria, Kathputlis, Blue pottery, Molela clay work, Sanganeri Hand Block Printing, Phulkari, Bikaneri Bhujia, Bagru hand block print, Thewa art work, Makrana marble |
| State Animal | Chinkara |
| State Bird | Great Indian Bustard |
| State Flower | Rohira |
| State Tree | Khejri |
| World Heritage Sites | – Jantar Mantar – Keoladeo Ghana National Park -Hill Forts of Rajasthan – Chittorgarh Fort – Kumbhalgarh – Ranthambore – Gagron Fort – Amber Fort – Jaisalmer Fort |
| Ramsar Sites | – Keoladeo Ghana National Park – Sambhar Lake |
| Bird Sanctuaries | – Keoladeo Ghana National Park – Tal Chhapar Sanctuary – Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary |
| National Parks | – Sariska National Park – Ranthambore National Park -Mukundra Hills (Darrah) National Park – Desert National Park – Keoladeo Ghana National Park |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries | – Bandh Baratha WLS – Bassi WLS – Bhensrodgarh WLS – Darrah WLS – Jaisamand WLS – Jamwa Ramgarh WLS – Jawahar Sagar WLS – Kailadevi WLS – Kesarbagh WLS – Kumbhalgarh WLS – Mount Abu WLS – Nahargarh WLS – National Chambal WLS – Phulwari Ki Nal WLS – Ramgarh Vishdhari WLS – Ramsagar WLS – Sajjangarh WLS – Sariska WLS – Sawaimadhopur WLS – Sawai Man Singh WLS – Shergarh WLS – Sitamata WLS – Tal Chhapper WLS – Todgarh Raoli WLS – Van Vihar WLS |
| Tiger Reserve | – Ranthambore – Sariska – Mukandra Hills |
We hope this article gives all significant information about Rajasthan. If you know more about Rajasthan that you think the article hasn’t included, then comment below.
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