History of Bikaner

History of Bikaner and More About Bikaner's Fort, Haveli and Culture

The ancient names of Bikaner were Jangaldesh and Ratighati. The capital of Jangaldesh was Ahichhatrapur. Rathore dynasty ruled in Bikaner. Kings in Bikaner Rao Bika of bikaner (1465-1504 AD) Construction works at Bika’s time Rao Lunkaran (1505 – 1526 AD) Rao Jaitsi (1526-1541 AD) Rao Kalyanmal (1541 – 1574 AD) Maharaja Raisingh (1574 – 1612 …

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History of Marwar: Rathore Dynasty

A Rajasthani (Marwari) Fort and surroundings

Marwar was ruled by the Rathore dynasty. Historians have different views regarding the origin of Rathores. According to the books of Bhato, Rathore is the child of Hiranyakashyap. In the fame of Jodhpur state, he is written to be born from King Vrihadbal, the son of King Vishutman. Dayaldas has considered him Suryavanshi and told …

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Rajasthan: Place of Kings and Forts

Rajasthan: Desert, Kings, Forts, People

Introduction to the Rajasthan “Rajasthan” means the place of kings, just by hearing its name, you must have realized that this state is rich and prosperous in terms of cultural wealth, devotion and valor. Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms of area (after the division of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh). It is …

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