Rajasthan is an Indian state located in the western border of India. Area wise it is the largest state of India.
- Rajasthan also known as “the land of kings” is famous for its forts and palaces.
- The famous Thar Desert is also located in Rajasthan. Thar Desert is also called “The great Indian desert”.
- Rajasthan is the largest producer of edible oil. It also produces oilseeds, opium and cotton in large quantity.
- It has four national park and wildlife sanctuaries-Keoladeo National Park of Bharatpur, Sariska Tiger Reserve of Alwar, Ranthambore National Park of Sawai Madhopur, and Desert National Park of Jaisalmer.
Quick facts about Rajasthan
| Topics | Information |
|---|---|
| Capital | Jaipur |
| Founded on | 1 November 1956 |
| Population | 68,621,012 (Rank 8th) |
| Rajasthan Map |  |
| Area | 342,239Sq. Km.(Rank 1st) |
| Languages | Hindi, Rajasthani, Marwari |
| Neighbor Indian States | Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab |
| Districts | 33(Jaipur, Alwar, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Dausa, Udaipur, Banswara, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Rajsamand, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Nagaur, Tonk, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Pali, Sirohi, Bikaner, Churu, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Kota, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur) |
| Symbols | Animal: Chinkara , Bird: Indian Bustard ,Tree: Khejri, Flower: Rohira |
| Major Cities | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer, Sriganganagar, Bhilwara, Alwar, Bharatpur |
| Major Rivers | Arvari River, Magan River, Banas River, Berach River, Bandi River, Gambhir River, Ghaggar-Hakra River, Gomati River, Kali Sindh River, Luni River, Sabarmati River, Sarasvati River, Sukri, Sahibi River |
| Major Mountains | Aravalli Range |
| Festivals | Elephant festival, Camel festival, Teej festival, Pushkar festival, Marwar festival, Gangaur Fetival, Dussehra, Matasya festival |
| Major Tourist Places | Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, Mount Abu, Karni Mata Temple of Bikaner, Taragarh Fort (Star Fort) of Bundi, |