 Introduction:
Bharatpur is today known as the country's finest
bird sanctuary, but before independence its fame
was more generic. Bharatpur was the premier Jat
state in Rajasthan, Dholpur being the other one.
In a sense Bharatpur is the legacy of Churaman,
a Jat overlord whose forces were a source of constant
irritation to the Mughals in the late 17th century.
The Mughals retaliated by destroying Jat villages.
The Jats later regrouped under Badan singh who
firmly entrenched himself in a belt along the
river Jamuna between Delhi and Agra.
Sightseeing:
Lohagarh Fort:
The massive iron structure built in the early
18th century. With its impregnable defences it
sustained itself even after a number of British
attacks. The fort was conceived and designed by
Maharaja Suraj Mal, the founder of Bharatpur.
The fort has three palaces within its precincts
- Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas. Keoladeo
Ghana National Park:
Just outside Bharatpur lies this small, but amazingly
rich bird sanctuary, considered to be one of the
world's outstanding heronries. Perhaps no other
bird sanctuary in the world offers so many different
species within so small a compass, creating a
uniquely rewarding bird watching experience. The
park originally called Ghana meaning "dense"
takes its name from the ancient temple of Keoladeo,
or Lord Shiva that you will find inside it. The
new ecosystem that emerged became an ideal habitat
for birds of all kinds.
Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj:
A few of the eight imposing towers still stand
erect within the glorious ramparts of the fort.
Especially two of them - Jawahar Burj and Fateh
Burj are of special interest. These were built
by Maharaja Suraj Mal to commemorate his victories
over the Mughals and British respectively. The
coronation ceremony of the Jat rulers of Bharatpur
was also held at the Jawahar Burj.
Government Museum:
A rich collection of artefacts exquisitely carved
sculptures and ancient inscriptions can be admired
in the Government Museum located in the palace.
All these items speak volumes about the rich heritage,
art and crafts of the region.
The Palace:
Built by various Maharajas, the royal monument
is a brilliant blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture.
The magnificient apartments within have patterend
floors tiles with exquisite intricate designs.
The main central wing houses the museum which
has a rich collection of beautiful sculptures,
ancient inscriptions and other exhibits which
reflect the art and skill of the region.
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