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Deeg
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Deeg
Total population
44,500
Demographic figures from Ministry of Statistics (India). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
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Overview
Deeg is a historical city in the Deeg district of the Indian state of eastern Rajasthan. It is renowned for its architectural heritage, including palaces, forts, gardens, and fountains. Historically, Deeg became the first capital of the Hindu Jats of Bharatpur. It played a significant role in the region's political and cultural development due to its proximity to Agra. Later, Maharaja Suraj Mal ordered the construction of multiple buildings and landmarks in Deeg, as well as the renovation of the Deeg Palace, the only Hindu-style palace in North India.
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History
After acquiring the throne, Jat ruler Maharaja Badan Singh chose Deeg as the place for his stronghold and capital. Hence, he initiated the construction of the Deeg Palace here. Being the capital of the Jat rulers and located at a distance of just about 32 km from Bharatpur, his palace served as a summer mansion for the royal family. He became the founder of the Jat House in Bharatpur and under his reign, Deeg gained immense prosperity and urbanisation. In fact, Maharaja Suraj Mal, son of Badan Singh, is often considered a role model for modern Jats. Owing to its great location, architectural beauty and grandeur, the palace caught the attention of many contemporary empires and states. Deeg was almost constantly under the threat of a Mughal invasion. Hence, in order to protect the Deeg Palace, Maharaja Suraj Mal ordered the construction of a fortress around the palace. During 1804, both the Battle of Deeg and the Siege of Deeg brought the British East India Company into conflict with Bharatpur's Jat rulers and their Maratha allies for control of the area.
Geography
Deeg Palace is a palace in Deeg, 32 km from city of Bharatpur in the Deeg District in Rajasthan, India. It was built in 1772 as a luxurious summer resort for the Jat rulers of Bharatpur. The palace was in active use until the early 1970s. Deeg Palace is the only Hindu-style palace in North India. Deeg is located at . It has an average elevation of .
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- • Wikipedia
- • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
- • Wikipedia Pageviews API
- • Open Library