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Udaipur
the city of lakes located in the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan. The city of
Udaipur is situated at the distance of about 405 km from the state capital
Jaipur. The lakeside city was built by on a small wooded plain encircled by
mountains which was in direct contrast to the masculinity of Chittor and
Kumbhalgarh. the marble palaces, the beautiful gardens and the placid blue lakes
enhance the beauty of this city. A brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow lanes
flanked by bright stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces and temples. The city is
famous for its palaces, lake, museums, temples, and gardens and much more.
The
city was founded in 1567 AD by Maharana Udai Singh on the advice of a sage.
Udaipur was last of the numerous Mewar capitals. It was in Udaipur that
legendary Maharana Pratap was born. He was obsessed with Chittaur and the
past glories of the Sisodia clan possessed his mind. Maharana Pratap left
Udaipur to win back Chittaur from the Mughals. But he failed in his attempts
and Udaipur remained the capital of Mewar till India got her
independence. The memory of the failure of noble Pratap gives Udaipur its
pervading mood of nostalgic wistfulness.
Udaipur is in
the central part of the fascinating region of Mewar. The kingdom of Mewar,
with which many legends of bravery are associated, was considered the most
respectable of all Rajput princely states in Rajasthan. Claiming descent
from the sun (Suryavansha), the Sisodia dynasty that ruled Mewar for 1200
years is one of the oldest dynasties in the world. With a lineage of 67
generations behind, this clan fought for its respect and freedom. Like other
Rajput kingdoms of the time, it never married off its daughters to the
Mughals. A part of this lineage were Rana Sanga and Rana Pratap, great
warriors who fought to defend their kingdom from invaders.
The capital of the Sisodia dynasty was Chittor till the 6th century, when it
was moved to Udaipur, named after Maharana Udai Singh. According to legend,
the Maharana was out hunting one day when he met a holy man meditating on a
hill overlooking the Lake Pichola. The hermit blessed the Maharana and told
him to built a palace at that very spot, as it would be well protected. The
Maharana followed his advice and Udaipur came into being.
Today, Udaipur is a one of the better-known tourist destinations of India
and an integral part of any itinerary for Rajasthan.
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