Bharatpur
- The 'Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan', was
founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733 AD, it was
once an impregnable well fortified city, carved
out of the region formerly known as Mewat. The
trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and Dholpur has played
an important part in the history of Rajasthan.
The place was named as Bharatpur after the name
of Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama, whose other
brother Laxman was worshipped as the family
deity of the Bharatpur. The legends say the
rulers Laxman's name is engraved on the state
arms and the seals. The city and the fort have
been believed to be founded by Rustam, a Jat of
Sogariya clan. Maharaja Suraj Mal took over from
Khemkaran, the son of Rustam, and established
the empire. He fortified the city by building a
massive wall around the city. more
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