Bharatpur,
also Bhurtpore, city in northern India, in Rajasthan State. The
city is a trade center, noted for such handicrafts as chowries (fly
whisks), earthenware, and fans. Bharatpur was the capital of a princely
state merged with several neighboring princely states to form Rajasthan
Union, now Rajasthan State. Population (1991) 156,844.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
3 Km. Also known as the Keoladeo Ghanga Sanctuary, it is famous
for rare avian species. Stretching over a 29 sq. km. marshy area
it is an ideal terrain for migratory birds. Some 353 species live
and breed within the park, some of which are egrets, darters, cormorants,
grey herons, sarus crane, siberian crane, rosy headed pelican etc.
There are also a number of spotted deer, sambar, nilgai, wild boar,
python and porcupine. Jeepable roads that form a network through
the marshland and boats that canbe painted through weeds make for
easy viewing of the birds. All visitors are required to obtain a
permit from the Warden or Ranger at the entrance of the parl.
Bharatpur Fort
This magnificient 18th century fort built by Raja Suraj Mal was
also known as Loha Gadh and proved to be impregnable.
Government Museum
The museum in the fort houses sculptures, inscriptions and exhibits
of art and culture of the region.
Bharatpur Palace
This royal monument is a brilliant blend of Mughal and a Rajput
architecture. There is also a museum in the central wing with a
few exhibits dating to the 2nd century A.D.
