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Introduction 
This city lies on the northern
point of the triangle of desert cities. Bikaner is another royal
walled city dating back to 1486 AD. It was, however, a major trade
centre as it stood on the ancient caravan route which linked central
Asia and North India with the Gujarat seaports. While other cities
of Rajasthan are rich in lakes and pleasure pavilions, Bikaner seems
quite bare in that respect. This desert town in the north of the
state was founded on 1488 by Rao bika, a descendant of Jodha, the
founder of Jodhpur. Bikaner has a superb fort, camel safaris and 30
kms to the south is the extraordinary Karni Mata temple where
thousands of holy rats are worshipped.
History
a Rajput prince Rao Bika ji a descendent of the founder of Jodhpur (1459 AD).,
Rao Jodha Ji established his kingdom here. Bika Ji chose a barren land called
"Jungladesh" and shaped it into an impressive city, called Bikaner
after the founder's name. Ever since the foundation of Bikaner till its
accession into Indian Union in 1947 A.D. and there after it's integration in
Rajasthan state in 30-3-1949 A.D., Bikaner has played a notable role in the
history of the country. Bikaner state has produced several able Generals and
warriors and distinguished Rulers and just to name of few Raja Rai Singh Ji-One
of Akbar's most distinguished Generals. Another famous name is Raja Anup Singh
who ascended the throne in AD 1669 a scholar and warrior. His period has been
described as "the golden time of Bikaner valor and fame". Bikaner
has many magnificent buildings made of reddish-Pink sandstone that transcends
the surrounding barren wilderness. Unlike other cities of Rajasthan, Bikaner has
been able to preserve it's traditional aura of the medieval era.
Festival
Best Season
It has got extreme desert type of
climate with high temperature difference and low rainfall. The best
season to visit Bikaner between October and March. Also during any
festival period its a real pleasure to visit this city.
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