Rajasthan is the largest state in India located in the northwest. It is bounded by Pakistan, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. The Aravalli mountain range divides the state into two geographical regions. Rajasthan has a rich cultural heritage reflected in its forts, temples, palaces, and folk culture including festivals and fairs like the Desert Fair in Jaisalmer. Popular dances include Ghoomar and Gher. Famous cuisines include Daal Bati Churma, Lachchhedar Paratha, and Mawa Kachori. Major tourist destinations include Jaipur, Ajmer, Pushkar, Bikaner,

1. Rajasthan Presented by- Surabhi Agarwal

3. INTRODUCTIONEarlier rajasthan called as Rajputana.

4. Rajasthan has an area of 3,42,274 sq.km and is the largest state of country.

5. Rajasthan is bounded on the west by west Pakistan. On the north by Haryana, Punjab and the the union territory of Delhi. On the east by U.P. and M.P. and on the south by Gujarat.

6. Aravallis divided Rajasthan into two geographical divisions. HISTORICAL ICONPrathviraj ChauhanMaharana Pratap

7. .Maharaja SurajmalMaharana Sanga

8. .Maharani Padmini Mira bai

9. C ULTURERajasthan is culturally rich and has artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life

10. There is rich and varied folk culture

11. Chivalry has become synonymous with Rajasthan’s people

12. Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, intricately carved temples and decorated havelis, which were built by kings in previous ages

13. Rajasthan is also known for his festival and fairs.

14. Desert Fair Jaisalmer

15. `a raga in music, taste in food and knots in a pagari`, are rare accomplishments.

16. .DANCEGhoomar DanceGher Dance

17. CUISINESDaal Bati & Churma

18. Lachchhedar Paratha & Besan ki Missipuri

19. Kair Sangri & Govind gatta

20. Ghewar & Sattu

21. Mishri Mawa & Malpua

23. J ai p urAmer Fort JaipurCity Palace with clock tower and Chandra Mahal in background HawaMahal

25. AjmerPushkar

26. B i k a n er

27. Jai s el m erJaisalmer Fort

28. LAKE PALA C E,UDAIPUR

30. TOURIM TRAINSPalace on weels

31. Heritage on weels

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34. My own knowledgeRAM RAM SA