Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary near the Keoladeo Ghana
National Park, which is the finest in Asia with a rich avian
variety. Every year, the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the
winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur.
Of the remnants of the royal past remain the marvellous Bharatpur
Palace housing a rich repository of a large number of ancient
exhibits that date back to the early 15th century.
Dating
back to the epic age, the city of Bharatpur has a rich history. In
the fifth century BC, Matsya kingdom flourished at this place. In
the war of Mahabharata the Matsyas acted as the partners of the
Pandavas. Legend also has it that Bharatpur was named so after
Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama. Lord Rama's other brother Laxman
was regarded as the family deity by the ruling family of Bharatpur.
The state seals and coat-of-arms also have the name of Laxman on
them.
Maharaja Suraj Mal founded the city of Bharatpur in 1733 AD. Once an
unassailable and well-equipped city, it was carved out of the region
previously known as Mewat. Suraj Mal seized the fort of Bharatpur
from Khemkaran, the rival chief. Even in the time of political
crisis, Suraj Mal made a name and position for himself and went from
one accomplishment to another. A number of forts and palaces were
built by him throughout the territory.
Bharatpur travel & tourism is most famous for its bird sanctuary.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park houses some of the most exotic species
of birds, along with a rich wildlife. Other attractions of the city
of Bharatpur in Rajasthan, India include the Bharatpur palace and
museum, a number of temples, Lohargarh fort, etc. Apart from these,
there are a number of other places also to see around Bharatpur.
