Rajasthan
is a northern Indian state bordering Pakistan. Its palaces and forts
are reminders of the many kingdoms that historically vied for the
region. In its capital, Jaipur (the "Pink City"), are the 18th-century
City Palace and Hawa Mahal, a former cloister for royal women, fronted
by a 5-story pink-sandstone screen. Amer Fort, atop a nearby hill, was
built by a Rajput prince in the early 1600s.
Geography
The geographic features of Rajasthan are the Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range,
which runs through the state from southwest to northeast, almost from
one end to the other, for more than 850 kilometres (530 mi). Mount Abu lies at the southwestern end of the range, separated from the main ranges by the West Banas River, although a series of broken ridges continues into Haryana in the direction of Delhi where it can be seen as outcrops in the form of the Raisina Hill
and the ridges farther north. About three-fifths of Rajasthan lies
northwest of the Aravallis, leaving two-fifths on the east and south
direction.
The Desert National Park in Jaisalmer is spread over an area of 3,162 square kilometres (1,221 sq mi), is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its diverse fauna. Seashells and massive fossilised tree trunks in this park record the geological history of the desert. The region is a haven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. One can see many eagles, harriers, falcons, buzzards, kestrels and vultures. Short-toed eagles (Circaetus gallicus), tawny eagles (Aquila rapax), spotted eagles (Aquila clanga), laggar falcons (Falco jugger) and kestrels are the commonest of these.The Ranthambore National Park located in Sawai Madhopur, one of the finest tiger reserves in the country, became a part of Project Tiger in 1973.
The Dhosi Hill located in the district of Jhunjunu, known as 'Chayvan Rishi's Ashram', where 'Chyawanprash' was formulated for the first time, has unique and rare herbs growing.The Sariska Tiger Reserve located in Alwar district, 200 kilometres (120 mi) from Delhi
and 107 kilometres (66 mi) from Jaipur, covers an area of approximately
800 square kilometres (310 sq mi). The area was declared a national
park in 1979.Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is a very small sanctuary in Sujangarh, Churu District, 210 kilometres (130 mi) from Jaipur in the Shekhawati region. This sanctuary is home to a large population of blackbuck. Desert foxes and the caracal, an apex predator, also known as the desert lynx, can also be spotted, along with birds such as the partridge and sand grouse. The great Indian bustard, known locally as the godavan, and which is a state bird, has been classed as critically endangered since 2011
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