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Retaining the charm of the yesteryear, the history of Bikaner dates back to the 14th century. Bikaner, located in the sparkling Thar Desert of Rajasthan, has a rich history that narrates the tales of courage and bravery. Travel to Bikaner as you walk through the nostalgic lane to rendezvous with the past. As you travel to Bikaner, get face to face with the historical facts. Historical tour to Bikaner is surely a treat to all history buffs.
Founded in 1488, Bikaner was named after its founder, Rao Bikaji. He was a descendant of Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur. He established his kingdom here after he was offended by his father over his dreams. He established this city on a land known as 'Jungladesh' located on the camel trade route, which made it an important trade center.
One of the prominent rulers in the Bikaner's history was Maharaja Ganga Singh. He ruled over this desert kingdom for 56 years. During his reign, the army was modernized, Ganga Canal and hospitals were constructed, and various welfare schemes were made.
This desert jewel of Rajasthan has witness rise of several warriors and rulers. It was in the 19th century, the ruler of Bikaner signed the agreement with the British for security. When the British control started becoming stronger, a supply of riding camels to the East India Company helped Bikaner to recover its economy. It was in 1886, electricity was introduced here. Ganga Canal was constructed in 1925-1927 for agriculture purposes. Bikaner became a part of Rajasthan in March 30, 1949 after the independence of India.
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