Kota

Tehsil Kota, District Kota, Rajasthan.

Kota formerly known as Kotah, is a city in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. Situated on the banks of Chambal River, the city is the trade centre for an area in which millet, wheat, Rice,Pulses, coriander and oilseeds are grown; industries include cotton and oilseed milling, textile weaving, distilling, dairying, manufacture of metal handcrafts,fertilizers,chemicals and engineering equipments.It is also known as the power house of rajasthan.It has very fertile land and greenery with good irrigation facilities through canal. Kota is one of the major industrial hubs in northern India, with many prominent chemical,engineering & power plants are based here. The rail junction, a road hub, lies 4.8 km (3 mi) to the north.The history of the city dates back to the 12th century A.D. when the Hada chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory and founded Bundi and Hadoti. Later, in the early 17th century AD during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the ruler of Bundi - Rao Ratan Singh, gave the smaller principality of Kota to his son, Madho Singh. Since then Kota became a hallmark of the Rajput gallantry and culture.

The independent state of Kota became a reality in 1631 when Rao Madho Singh, the second son of Rao Ratan of Bundi was made the ruler, by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Soon Kota outgrew its parent state to become bigger in area, richer in revenue and more powerful. Maharao Bhim Singh played a pivotal role in Kota's history, having held a 'Mansab' of five thousand and being the first in his dynasty to have the title of Maharao. Kota is situated on the banks of Chambal River and is emerging as an important industrial centre. It boasts of Asia's largest fertilizer plant, a precision instrument unit and a nuclear power station is nearby. With numerous picnic and adventure spots near the banks of Chambal River.

Kota is Rajasthan's 3rd largest city. This bustling, sprawling city is also called the industrial and education capital of the state. At present, Kota's mayor is Dr. Ratna Jain, elected 23/11/2009.

Kota is famous for its distinctive style of painting. The Crosthwaite Institute is located in Kota, as are old and new palaces of the Maharao (the maharajahs).
Now coaching hub of India.