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  Udaipur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar, and the administrative headquarters of Udaipur District.
Udaipur is also home to the Udaipur Solar Observatory which is one of the six stations participating in the international Global Oscillations Network Group (GONG) which is aimed at the determination of the physical properties of the solar interior.
Udaipur was the capital of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, ruled by Ranas of the Sisodia clan.
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 Info and facts on 'Udaipur'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Udaipur (उदयुपर) is a city in Rajasthan (additional info and facts about Rajasthan), India (A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947).
Udaipur was the ancient capital of the kingdom of Mewar, ruled by Rana (Type genus of the Ranidae) s of the Sisodia Rajput (A member of the dominant Hindu military caste in northern India) clan.
Jag Mandir of Udaipur was the inspiration behind Sahjahan's creation of the Taj Mahal (Beautiful mausoleum at Agra built by the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan (completed in 1649) in memory of his favorite wife).
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 Encyclopedia: Udaipur
Udaipur District is a district of Rajasthan in western India.
Udaipur is mentioned under the spelling Oodeypore in Rudyard Kipling 's The Jungle Book as the birthplace of Bagheera the fictional panther in the king's menagerie.
Udaipur is situated in the southern part of Rajasthan, India, is world known for enchanting Historical Places.
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 AllRefer.com - Udaipur, India (Indian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
The Udaipur region, thickly wooded in the south and west, is mostly an alluvial plain watered by many intermittent streams.
Udaipur was probably founded in the early 8th cent.
It was a center of resistance to the Muslim invaders of India, who never completely subjected it.
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 UDAIPUR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Udaipur district is situated in the southern tip of Rajasthan adjoining Gujarat and is oval in shape with a very narrow strip stretching towards the north.
It is bound in the north by Rajsamand and Pali districts, in the south by Dungarpur and Banswara, in the east by Bhilwara and Chiittorgarh and on the west by Pali and Sirohi districts and Sabarkantha district of Gujarat.
Udaipur district is fed power through arid sub-station from neighboring district.
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 Udaipur Travel Guide, Udaipur city Guide, Udaipur Rajasthan India
Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravali.
Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
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One of the most romantic cities in all of Rajasthan, Udaipur is better known as the city of lakes.
Udaipur is in the central part of the fascinating region of Mewar.
Udaipur is directly connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Shekhawati and Jodhpur.
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 Udaipur - The City of Lakes :: RajasthanInfo.org
The city of Lakes, Udaipur is a lovely blend of water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in poet.
Udaipur is the citadel of Mewar - a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities of world, also know as the Venice of East.
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 Udaipur - City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sajjan Garh, Jag Mandir
This temple is Udaipur's largest, although there are other small temples scattered around the city as well.
In the late 18th century Sajjangarh or the fort of Sajjan was built by its namesake Maharana Sajjan Singh (1874-1884).
About 5km west of Udaipur City it is at a height of 3100 feet above sea level and 1100 feet over the Fateh Sagar Lake.
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One of the most romantic places in India, Udaipur is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which whisper the mood of a bygone era.
It was in Udaipur that legendary Maharana Pratap was born.
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.
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 Udaipur, Rajasthan State, Pictures
Udaipur is located southwest of Jaipur near the border with Gujarat state.
Udaipur is the seat of Mohan Lal Sukhadia University (founded in 1962) and its four constituent colleges.
Udaipur is a historic walled city known as the “City of Sunrise.” It has a temple overlooking Lake Pichola and an impressive series of marble palaces on the lake's many islands.
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 Udaipur - The City of Lakes :: Real Rajasthan
Udaipur, the City of Lakes is experienced as one of the most romantic place on earth.
Udaipur has attracted some of the renowned world class Hotel chains like Oberoi, Taj and HRH to serve the Guests with mix of traditional hospitality and modern amenities.
Udaipur is a perfect fit for any type of Tourists, may it be high spender, budget travelers, peace hunters, Honeymooners, Event Managers or for holidaying.
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 Mark Moxon, Travel Writer: India: Udaipur
Udaipur is known for its beautiful lake, its intricate palaces and its holy Hindu temples, but on arrival you could be forgiven for thinking that the locals have dumped all their chivalrous Rajput history in favour of that more modern example of suave sophistication, James Bond.
In Udaipur the locals wanted to examine my umbrella, to understand how the silvering worked in keeping the heat of the sun off me, and eventually they wanted to buy it: I had offers of three hundred, four hundred rupees, far more than I'd paid for it in Calcutta.
Udaipur is beautifully perched amid its lakes, but outside this watery zone the scenery is arid and uninviting.
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 Browse India By City -Udaipur, Udaipur City, Travel to Udaipur, Udaipur Tour
Udaipur, the city of lakes, also known as "the Venice of the East", is the second most visited city in Rajasthan, after Jaipur.
Udaipur has some fabulous handicrafts, which is why Shilpagram or the art village is a great place to go to.
Udaipur Folk Museum Conserving local folk arts like paintings, dolls, masks and musical instruments, this museum can be quite an eye opener on everything from the society that exists here to the talent and creativity of its people.
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 Udaipur Rajathan - India Travelogues
Udaipur, set amid lakes and dotted with palaces, is renowned as one of the most romantic cities in the world, and from the beginning the omens were good.
Udaipur is a city of heroes and the most popular of all is Chetak, loyal white charger of Maharana Pratap Singh.
Udaipur is known as the City of Lakes, but it’s been five years since the last good monsoon, and now it’s more like the City of Small Ponds.
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One of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes.
The founder of Udaipur was Maharana Udai Singh, who shifted his capital from his old capital of Chittaurgarh to the banks of Lake Pichola to save the Rajput empire from the attacks of the Mughal armies.
Apart from being well connected with the other regions in Rajasthan, Udaipur is easily accessible by air, rail and road from other important cities of India like Jaipur, Delhi and Mumbai.
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 udaipur, udaipur travel, udaipur hotels, udaipur tourism
The city of Lakes, Udaipur is a lovely city around the water lakes, hemmed in by the green hills of the Aravalis., The capital of the Ranas of Mewar
Udaipur is known for its fairytale palaces that nestle along the banks of a lake, or completely cover islands in its midst.
Udaipur, not only the city is lovely and full of tourist places, city around also offers some of worth visiting places in vicinity.
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 Udaipur Hotels, Hotels in Udaipur, Udaipur Rajasthan Hotels, Rajasthan Tourism.
Udaipur is one of the most fascinating cities of Rajasthan.
Udaipur is connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Chittaur, Jodhpur and Ahmedabad.
By Road 406 kms from Jaipur, 280 kms from Jodhpur, 260 kms from Ahemdabad, Udaipur is well connected to the rest of the country.
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Udaipur, Chittor and Bhilwara formed Mewar, the largest erstwhile princely state in Rajasthan and a geographically secluded territory whose distinctive physical features played an important role in shaping its history.
Maharana Udai Singh II (1536-1572) laid the foundation of Udaipur as the capital of Mewar in 1567, after the final sack of Chittor by Moghuls.
Nestling in an enchanting valley with abundant water and formidable natural defenses, Udaipur was a counterpoint to stark Chittor, 111 kms.
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 The Mewar Encyclopaedia: U
Udaipur, a major city in Rajasthan, founded in 1559 by Maharana UDAI SINGH II, the final capital of the erstwhile MEWAR kingdom, its name being changed to the Kingdom of Udaipur.
Modern Udaipur still exudes that air of romance with its urban ramble of roads, circles (roundabouts), meandering laneways, lively bazaars, and a picturesque panorama of old whitewashed dwellings.
Udaipur Solar Observatory, at the Udaipur Laboratory, which is on an island in the northern sector of Fateh Sagar Lake.
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 Hotel Lakend and Jaisamand Island Resort - Udaipur Rajasthan
Jaisamand Island Resort - Situated in the midst of the largest man-made lake in ASIA - The Jaisamand Lake.
Camel rides, puppet shows and sunset boat cruises are organized or one may just stroll around the island and laze on its 'beach' or take look at it's wild bird sanctuary.
Udaipur founded by MAHARANA Udai Singh, the father of MAHARANA Pratap, in 1559.It is also called as the "THE CITY OF LAKES".
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 City Information of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
The lake city of Udaipur is a cool oasis in the heart of the colourful state of Rajasthan.
Udaipur is well-known for its local crafts, particularly paintings in the Rajput Mughal style.
About 20 kms from Udaipur is the temple of Eklingji, dedicated to Lord Siva, the family deity of the Maharanas of Mewar.
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 Discover Rajasthan - A comprehensive guide to Rajasthan, Destination - Udaipur
The city of Dawn,Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis.A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty.Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds and experiences an inspiration for the imagination of poes,painters and writers.
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar a kingdom ruled by the Siodia dynasty for 1200 years.The foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated with it.Accordaing to it,Maharana UdaiSingh, the founder,was hunting one day when met a holy man menditating on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola.
Several places of interest around Udaipur, inculding the majestic Chittaurgarh, the mountain fortress of Kumbhalgarh,beautiful Jain temples of Ranakpur, Eklignji and Nathdwara and the coal retreat of Mt.Abu,make the visit to Udaipur a memorable one.
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 Udaipur India,Travel to Udaipur India,Udaipur Travel to India
Maharana Udai Singh, was overcome by the misfortunes that his old capital of Chittaurgarh had to face due to repeated attacks by the Mughal armies.
Udaipur is directly connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Chittaur, Jodhpur and Ahmedabad.
The second principal fortress in Rajasthan after Chittaurgarh, it is perched atop the Aravallis.Built in the 15th century by Maharana Kumbha, it extends over 12 km and enclose many temples, palaces and gardens.The fort was renovated in the 19th century.
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