6 Major Cities In Rajasthan State

• Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, the pink city Jaipur is its capital and one of its major cities
• Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner and Ajmer are major cities in Rajasthan that powers the state’s economy

Rajasthan, a state home to the Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert) is known for its beautiful history and heritage. Powerful rulers like Prithviraj Chauhan, Maharana Pratap and Rana Sanga ruled this state and gave it a beautiful history. In history books Rajasthan name is very frequent as some of the history’s largest battles were fought in the state. This includes First & Second Battle Of Tarain, Second Battle Of Panipat, Battle Of Khanwa etc. Jaipur is one of the major cities in Rajasthan and traces of greatest rulers can be found here.

India’s famous Indira Gandhi Canal is in Rajasthan and its only hill station is Mount Abu. It is India’s largest wool producing state and 2nd largest polyester producing state. Bhadla Solar Park is one of the India’s largest solar parks in Rajasthan. This state is rich in minerals. Several copper mines in Khetri and Jhunjhunu are operational in Rajasthan.

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At Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve and Keoladeo National Park you can experience the wildlife of Rajasthan. Sambhar place is the state known for rich salt deposits. India’s largest saline water lake is Sambhar lake. Aravali Range is an important geographical area of Rajasthan whose highest peak is Guru Shikhar (Mount Abu). There are many cities in Rajasthan and here we’ll take a look at 5 of them:

Jaipur

Largest and most populous city of Rajasthan is Jaipur. Population of this city is close to 4 million. Jaipur is also known as the “Pink City” due to pink colour on most of its buildings. Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal are important tourist destinations in Jaipur. Birla Mandir is a famous hindu temple in Jaipur. World Trade Park in Jaipur is one of the largest shopping malls in the state.

This city is a major hub of automotive companies like Hero MotoCorp and JCB. Jaipur is also one of the leading cities in IT sector home to Wipro, Infosys etc. Whole Rajasthan is popular in arts and crafts. Jaipur is a major hub of arts and crafts. Jaipur International Airport is 12 km away from the city centre.

Jodhpur

The 2nd largest city in Rajasthan is Jodhpur which is also known as the “Blue City”. Population of Jodhpur is around 2.5 million. This city is hub of handicrafts in India and it is a $200 million industry. Tourism is a major part of Jodhpur’s economy. Mehrangarh Fort is a major tourist destination in Jodhpur.

Education industry in Jodhpur is quiet big and it is home to National Law University and IIT Jodhpur – India’s two leading institutions in law and engineering fields. Umaid Bhawan Palace is a famous palace which caters the international and domestic tourists in the city. Rajasthan High Court is in Jaipur. Jodhpur Airport is one of the most strategically important airports in India which also acts as a base for Indian Air Force.

Kota

Situated on the banks of Chambal River, Kota is Rajasthan’s 3rd largest city which has a population of 1.5 million. This city is a major hub of coaching institutions in India for prestigious competitive exams like IIT & NEET. So this city is often referred to as the “Coaching Capital Of India”. This city is surrounded by 5 power plants. Rawatbhata Nuclear Atomic Power Plant is most important of them.

Bikaner

With a population of around 1 million, Bikaner is 4th largest city in Rajasthan. Laxmi Niwas Palace and Junagarh Fort are important tourist attractions of this city. Karni Mata Temple and Laxminath Temple are two major hindu temples in Bikaner. Bhandasar Temple is also in Bikaner which is a jain temple.

Ajmer

Famous for Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ajmer population is around 6.5 lakh. This city is at the centre of Rajasthan. In South Asia and India, Ajmer is a major islamic pilgrimage site. Adhai Din Ka Jhopara is also in Ajmer which is a famous tourist destination. Pushkar Lake is an important lake for hindus situated in this city. Oldest hill for in Ajmer is Taragarh Fort. On the way to this for there’s Prithviraj Smark dedicated to powerful ruler Prithviraj Chauhan.

Udaipur

Population of Udaipur is close to 6 lakh and this city is also known as “The City Of Lakes”. Famous lakes like Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake, Swaroop Sagar Lake are situated in Udaipur. Sometimes people call Udaipur “Venice Of The East” due to the presence of several lakes. Handicrafts and tourism are the major part of Udaipur’s economy. Leela Palace, City Palace and The Taj Lake Palace caters the tourists of Udaipur.

So These Were 5 Major Cities In Rajasthan.