Bikaner's history date backs to 1488A.D. when a Rathore Prince.
Rao Bikaji- a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur(1459A.D.) Rao Jodhaji, established
his kingdom here. Rao Jodhaji had five sons but Rao Jodhaji had five sons but
rao Bikaji was the most enterprising of them. The well of Bikaner-an important
source of water are another attraction of the city. These are built on high
plinth with slender minareted towers on each of the Four Corners and can be
noticed even from a distance.
Bikaji chose a barren wilderness called "jangladesh" and transformed
it to an impressive city, called Bikaji after the Founder's Name. The strategic
location of Bikaner on the ancient caravan routes that came from west/Central
Asia, made it a Prime trade center in the times of the year. Bikaner stands
on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven km long embattled
wall with five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces created with delicacy
in reddish-pink, sandstone, bear testimony to its historical and architectural
legacy. Undulating lanes, colorful bazaars and bright and cheerful folks make
Bikaner an interesting experience.
Bikaner Places of Interest:
Bhandasar Jain Temple,
Camel
Research Farm,
Devi Kund,
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary,
Shiv Bari Temple.
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Bikaner Excurisons: Lal
Garh Palace,
Junagarh,
The
Suraj Pol or Sun Gate,
Ganga Golden
Jubilee Museum.
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