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PLACES OF INTEREST ARE:
MUSEUMS & ART GALLERIES: The museum possesses several hundred years old sculptures from different cultural centers of the region. Generally, the sculptures belong to the period form the 8th to the 12th century AD though early specimens of the Gupta period (4th to 5th century AD) can also be seen. Sculptures worth mentioning are Shesh Sayi Vishnu form Badoli (Chittaurgarh), Jain image of Vardhaman from Baran and a dancing pair from Ramgarh. A few inscriptions are displayed in the museum. Yupa pillars from Badwa are very important specimens of 3rd century AD showing the popularity of Vedic rites. Coins discovered form various sites of Kota region are preserved and displayed in the numismatic section. Most of the coins belong to the Mughal period and a few of them to the Rajput period. Several miniature paintings of Bundi, Kota, Nathdwara and Jaipur schools are preserved in the museum. Paintings of Shrimad Bhagawata of the early 17th century are most attractive form the point of view of workmanship. The manuscript section contains a number of manuscripts in Sanskrit. They include Vedic, Astronomical and Astrological works. Some Hindi manuscripts are also preserved. The Geeta and the Bhagwata written in the minutest letters on papers scroll and worth mentioning from the calligraphic point of view. Arms, several kings of handicrafts, costumes, etc. are also displayed in this section. A panoramic view of the cultural aspects of Kota region is available in this section through photographs, charts, maps etc. Rao Madho Singh Trust
Museum, Garh Palace:
EXCURSIONS: Bhainsrodgarh: Not far from Baroli is the picturesque Bhainsrodgarh Fort. Perched on a cliff - top overlooking the Chambal River, it is still occupied by descendants of a feudal family. Gagron Fort (100 km):
This impregnable fort was the Capital of Khichi Chauhans and has a glorious
history of valour and sacrifice. The foundation of this magnificent for t
was laid in or around 7th or 8th century AD. Fort & Mosque of Shahbad (160 km): The fort was constructed in 1577 AD by Chauhan ruler Muktaman. The mosque is the biggest in Rajasthan and was built during the reign of Aurangazeb. Rock Paintings of Alania (25 km): Beautiful rock paintings adorn the bank of the River Alaniya. Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary: A thickly wooded forest, along the south-eastern border of Kota, adjacent of the mountain range, is the former royal hunting reserve. It has been converted into a wildlife sanctuary where panthers, spotted deer, wild boar and bear alive without any threat to their lives. Sorsan: About 45 km east of Kota, flanking the main canal of the Chambal and Parvan Rivers, are the Sorsan grasslands. Covering 35sq km, these grasslands are rich in insects during the monsoon and attract a good variety of resident and migratory birds, including the great Indian bustard, a reluctant flier which is more commonly seen stalking through the grasslands on its sturdy legs. Other birds of Sorsan include mynas, orioles, quails, partridges, flycatchers, bulbuls, chats, drongos, shrikes, larks, robins and weavers. Flocks of migrants, such as warblers, flycatchers, larks, starlings and rosy pastors, winter at Sorsan between October and March. Indian rollers can be seen in early winter. The nearby canal and lakes attract waterfowl, such as bar-headed and greylag geese, common pochards, common teal and pintails.
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beautifully landscaped garden at the Amar Niwas. Its lush surroundings make
it a popular picnic spot offering enjoyable boat rides.
Jag
Mandir: Amid the picturesque artificial lake of Kishore Sagar
constructed in 1346 AD by Prince Dher Deh of Bundi, stands the enchanting
little palace of Jag Mandir. The azure waters around the red-sandstone
monument enhance its beauty. Boat-rides can be enjoyed in the lake. The
Keshar Bagh famous for its royal cenotaphs lies in the vicinity.
The old 17th
century Kota Fort Place is a vast complex of buildings, halls temples and
courtyards altered and added from time to time by different rulers. Many of
these contain beautiful frescoes and elaborate glass and mirror work. A
considerable part of the family treasures have been preserved in the Raj
Mahal. These include a fine collection of weapons, miniatures, royal
paraphernalia furniture, photographs etc. The upper galleries Laksh Bhandar,
Arjun Mahal, Chhatra Mahal and Baka Mahal contain some of the finest mural
paintings of Kota school.
