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 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.
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