Rajasthan: The Land Of Kings

Location: Northern India
Nicknames: Known as the ‘Land of Kings‘ or ‘Land of Kingdoms‘
Size: Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area.
Population: It is the seventh largest Indian state by population.
Geography: Rajasthan is located in the northwestern part of India and comprises most of the vast and inhospitable Thar Desert, also known as the “Great Indian Desert.” It shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus river valley. It is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast, and Gujarat to the southwest.
Major Features: The state is known for its historical and natural attractions, including the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization at Kalibangan and Balathal, the Dilwara Temples, a Jain pilgrimage site at Rajasthan’s only hill station, Mount Abu, in the ancient Aravalli mountain range, and the Keoladeo National Park of Bharatpur, a World Heritage Site.
Capital City: Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan and is also the largest city in the state. Jaipur is famously known as the “Pink City.”
Saline Wetland: Sambhar Lake is the largest inland saline wetland in India.
Tropic of Cancer: The Tropic of Cancer passes through the southern tip of Rajasthan in the Banswara district.
Geographical Variation: The Aravalli Range and the lands to the east and southeast of the range are generally more fertile and better watered. This region is home to the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion, with tropical dry broadleaf forests that include teak, Acacia, and other trees.
Agriculture: Rajasthan is the largest producer of barley, mustard, pearl millet, coriander, fenugreek, and guar in India. It produces over 72% of the world’s guar and 60% of India’s barley.

Category	Information
State Animal	Camel, Chinkara
State Bird	Godawan or Great Indian Bustard
State Tree	Khejru (Prosopis Cineraria)
State Flower	Rohida
Rivers	Luni, Banas, Kali, Sindh, Chambal
Tribes	Bheel, Garasia, Dhanka
Soils	Sandy, Saline, Alkaline, Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Black Lava, Nitrogenous soils
Protected Areas	Desert National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Ranthambhore National Park, Sariska National Park, Bandh Baratha Wildlife Sanctuary, Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary, Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary, Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary, National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary, Phulwari Ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary, Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary, Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, Sawaimadhopur Wildlife Sanctuary, Sawai Man Singh Wildlife Sanctuary, Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary, Tal Chhapper Wildlife Sanctuary, Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary, Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary
Ramsar Sites	Keoladeo National Park, Sambhar lake
Festivals	Camel Festival, Nagaur Fair, Mewar Festival, Gangaur Festival, Kaila Devi Fair
Culture	Manganiyar and Langa communities from Rajasthan are notable for their folk music. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Gair dance, Kachchhi Ghori, and Tejaji
Art Forms	Gota Patti (main), Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery
Paintings	Miniature, Phad, Kajali, Gemstone
Lakes	Ana Sagar, Fateh Sagar, Gadsisar, Jaisamand, Kaylana, Nakki-Lake-Mount-Abu, Pichola, Pushkar, Rajsamand, Sambhar, Sardar Samand
GI Tags	Kota Doria, Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Molela Clay Work, Kathputlis of Rajasthan, Bikaneri Bhujia Kota Doria (Logo), Bagru Hand Block Print, Thewa Art Work, Makrana Marble, Molela Clay Work, Pokaran Pottery, Sanganeri Hand Block Print, Khijuriya sweets