About Kota, Rajasthan | Facts | Best Places To Visit

In this article, we provide detailed information about the geography, history, population, and top tourist attractions of Kota. Kota, located in Rajasthan, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, educational institutions, and industrial significance. The city is also home to several historical landmarks, including the grand Kota Garh (City Palace) and the beautiful Chambal Garden, offering a mix of history and modern life. Kota’s food, with its unique Rajasthani flavors, and its bustling markets, make it an exciting destination for anyone looking to experience both culture and education. Whether you’re exploring its historical sites or enjoying its lively atmosphere, Kota offers a unique blend of tradition, education, and modernity.

About:	Kota, formerly known as Kotah, is a city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 240 kilometres (149 mi) south of state capital, Jaipur. The city is situated on the banks of Chambal River and is the trade center for an area in which millet, wheat, rice, pulses, coriander, and oilseeds are grown; industries include cotton and oilseed milling, textile weaving, distilling, dairying, manufacture of metal handcrafts, fertilizers, chemicals, and engineering equipment. It has fertile land and greenery with irrigation facilities through canals. Kota is one of the industrial hubs in northern India, with chemical, engineering and power plants based there. The rail junction, a road hub, lies 4.8 km (3 mi) to the north. Kota is one of the principal cities of Rajasthan state. Kota has coaching facilities for pre-engineering, pre-IIT and pre-medical examinations. Kota has a distinctive style of painting. The Crosthwaite Institute is situated in Kota, besides which are old and new palaces of the Maharao (the maharajahs).
History:	The history of the city dates back to the 12th century A.D. when the Hada chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory and founded Bundi and Hadoti. Later, in the early 17th century AD during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the ruler of Bundi – Rao Ratan Singh, gave the smaller principality of Kota to his son, Madho Singh. Since then Kota became a hallmark of the Rajput gallantry and culture. The independent state of Kota became a reality in 1631 when Rao Madho Singhal, the second son of Rao Ratan of Bundi was made the ruler, by the Mughal Emperor Varun gupta. Soon Kota outgrew its parent state to become bigger in area, richer in revenue and more powerful. Maharao Bhim Singh was one of the most important figures in the annals of Kota, having held a ‘Mansab’ of five thousand and being the first in his dynasty to have the title of Maharao. During colonial period firebrand social activist Guru Radha Kishan organized the masses against the policies of the government. He ran away from Kota after local administration came to know about the arrest warrant issued against him for his participation in Indian Independence activities. Kota city became independent in 1579, after Bundi state in Hadoti region had become weak. Then, Kota ruled the territory which now is Kota district and Baran district.
Geography:	Kota is located along the banks of the Chambal River in the southern part of Rajasthan. It is the 3rd largest city of Rajasthan after Jaipur and Jodhpur. The cartographic coordinates are 25.18°N 75.83°E. It covers an area of 221.36 km2 (85.47 sq mi). It has an average elevation of 271 metres (889 ft). The district is bound on the north and north west by Sawai Madhopur, Tonk and Bundi districts. The Chambal River separates these districts from Kota district, forming the natural boundary.
Economy:	The city is the trade centre for an area in which cotton, millet, wheat, coriander and oilseeds are grown; industries include cotton and oilseed milling, textile weaving, distilling, dairying, and the manufacture of metal handcrafts. Kota also has an extensive industry of stone-polishing of a stone called Kota Stone. Kota stone is blue in colour and is used for the floor and walls of residential and business buildings. It is a cheap alternative to marble.
Country :	India
State:	Rajasthan
Language:	At the time of the 2011 census, 48.32% of the population spoke Hadauti, 39.42% Hindi, 3.58% Rajasthani, 2.26% Malvi, 1.94% Urdu and 1.12% Sindhi as their first language.
Population:	1,951,014
Literacy rate:	77.48%
Major Attractions to Visit:	Kota Fort and City Palace Chambal Garden Seven Wonders Park Kishore Sagar Lake Jagmandir Palace Garadia Mahadev Temple Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve Godavari Dham Temple Kota Barrage Maharao Madho Singh Museum Brij Vilas Palace Museum Chambal River Safari Kota Zoological Park Abheda Mahal Kaithoon Darrah National Park (Mukundara Hills) Raniji Ki Baori (Stepwell in Bundi)