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Kota - Hadoti
City Tour Guide |
Kota formerly known as Kotah, is a city in the
northern Indian state of Rajasthan. Situated on
the banks of Chambal River, 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 is one of
the major industrial hubs in northern India,
with many prominent chemical and engineering
companies based here. The rail junction, a road
hub, lies 4.8 km (3 mi) to the north. |
Kota become independent in 1579, after Bundi
state in Hadoti region become weak. Then Kotah
ruled the territory which now is Kota district
and Baran district.
Kota is famous for its
distinctive style of painting. Kota is well known
for its saris, stone products and a vibrant
education sector. In fact, the numerous coaching
centres which prepare aspirants for India's elite
engineering and medical colleges have given a
totally new character and identity to the city. The
Crosthwaite Institute is located in Kota, as are old
and new palaces of the Maharao (the maharajahs).
Places
of interest
Maharao Madho Singh Museum
Situated in the old palace, the museum has a superb
collection of Rajput miniature paintings of the Kota
school, exquisite sculptures, frescoes and armoury.
The museum also houses a rich repository of artistic
items used by the Kota rulers.
Kota Barrage
A part of the irrigation canal system on the Chambal
River, this beautiful setting is ideal for outings
and evening strolls.
The Government Museum
Housed in the Brijvilas Palace near the Kishore
Sagar, the museum displays a rich collection of rare
coins, manuscripts and a representative selection of
Hadoti sculpture. Especially noteworthy is an
exquisitely sculptured statue brought here from
Baroli.
Jag Mandir
Amidst 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 enhances its beauty. Boat-rides can be
enjoyed in the lake. The Keshar Bagh, famous for its
royal cenotaphs, lies in the vicinity.
Kota doria
Kota in Rajasthan is famous for the fine translucent
muslins called Masuria Malmal. Originally, such
saris were called Masuria because they were woven in
Mysore. The weavers were subsequently brought to
Kota by Rao Kishore Singh who was a general in the
Mughal army. The weavers were brought to Kota in the
late 17th and early 18th centuries and the saris
came to be known as 'Kota-Masuria'. Kota saris are
popularly known as 'Masuria' in Kota and Kotadoria
outside the state. 'Doria' means thread.
Kota stone
The fine-grained variety of limestone is known as
Kota stone. The rich greenish-blue and brown colours
of this stone are most popular. Kota stone is
preferred for flooring and wall cladding, paving and
facades of buildings. This is because they have the
unique properties of limestones. They are very
tough, non water-absorbent, non-slip, non-porous and
have excellent stain removability. Moreover, their
resistance to wear and delamination is higher than
other stones. They are available in different sizes
and thicknesses. The varieties include Kota Blue
Natural, Kota Blue Honed, Kota Blue Polished, Kota
Blue Cobbles, Kota Brown Natural and Kota Brown
Polished. |
