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During Mount Abu historical tours, you will come across various legends and historical tales of the land. The history of Mount Abu Rajasthan is rich and diverse. Have a brush with the past on Mount Abu tours.
Mount Abu was once under the Chauhan Kingdom of the state. The only hill retreat of Rajasthan, Mount Abu was under the control of the Rajputs after the Gupta Dynasty. They fought for their territories against the Delhi Sultanate. Later, it was rented by the British from the erstwhile Maharaja of Sirohi. During the colonial rule, Mount Abu was the most favorite summer resort of the British. This hill resort of Rajasthan offers a cool respite to visitors. This hill city also served as a sanatorium for military The history of Mount Abu is associated with several legends. It is believed that the city was formed by a snake named Arbud, from where the city derived its name. Another myth says that in the ancient times, over 330 million Hindu Gods and Goddesses used to visit the city. It is also believed that Mount Abu is the place where once the great saint Vashishth performed a yagna to create Agnikula to save the earth from devils.
 It was also visited by Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankar. It also served as a sanatorium for the British troops during pre-independence era. See thatched huts and cottages during your tours to Mount Abu. This Mount Abu historical tour narrates various tales about the land.
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