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There
are a number of tourist attractions
of Bikaner. Some of the main places
to see in Bikaner are: |
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Junagarh
Fort : |
| The Junagarh Fort
is one of the forts in India that
has never been conquered or seized.
Raja Rai Singh, a general in the
army of Emperor Akbar built, it
in 1593. Enclosed by a moat, the
fort has a number of gates. Karan
Pol (gate) provides access to
the fort. Next to it is Suraj
Pol (sun gate). There are a number
of buildings within the fort like
Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas and Rang
Mahal. There is also a Har Mandir,
the royal temple for worshipping
gods and goddesses. Built in red
sandstone and marble, these palaces
house numerous courtyards, balconies,
kiosks and windows. |
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Prachina
Museum : |
| Situated in the
Junagarh For, the Prachina Museum
houses a rich collection of royal
costumes, textiles and accessories.
There are also Poshaks (the traditional
ladies ensemble) in the museum.
Also on display are family portraits
of the former rulers of Bikaner. |
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Lal
Garh Palace :
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| A Bikaner, Rajasthan
sightseeing tour must include
the Lal Garh Palace. Maharaja
Ganga Singh built the palace in
the memory of his father Maharaja
Lal Singh in 1902. Constructed
in red sandstone, the palace is
an architectural delight. The
architecture is a blend of Rajput,
Mughal and European architecture.
Ornamenting the palace is amazing
latticework and filigree work.
The palace also houses a rare
collection of paintings and hunting
trophies. |
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Rajasthan
State Archives : |
| This Directorate
has in its possession some very
precious administrative record
of Mughal period like Persian
Farmans, Khatoot, Akbarat, Vakil
Report, Nishans, Manshurs, Arzdasht,
etc. Also housed are the records
created during administration
of the princely states of Rajasthan
such as Chithiat, Parwanas, Pattas,
Rukkas, Bahiat, etc. The directorate
also provides facilities like
microfilming, reference library
and research rooms to the researchers. |
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Ganga
Singh Museum :
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| Ganga Singh Museum
exhibits an array of archaeological
discoveries dating back to the
prehistoric Harappan and early
Gupta period. The display includes
paintings, arts and craft, terracotta,
pottery, carpets, coins and ancient
Rajput weaponry. |
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Bhandeswari
Jain Temple : |
| This temple was
constructed in the fifteenth century
and Bikaner' s oldest monument.
Mirror work, frescoes and gold
leaf paintings adorn the temple. |
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Havelis
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| The nobles and
the wealthy people of the bygone
era used to live in huge mansions
known as Havelis. Exquisite carvings
and sprawling courtyards adorn
these havelis. The most famous
havelis of Bikaner are those belonging
to Kotharis, Rampurias, Vaids
and Dagas |
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