Bikaner...an introduction...a brief History

Introduction

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Hi,
Well, what should i do first, introduce myself or introdue you all to my city, Bikaner, which is world famous for various things, various rituals, various places.



Well however let me introduce myself. I'm Vijay Agarwal, and i love my city, Bikaner a lot.


Have you ever been to Bikaner?

NO?

Ok never mind. I will try to make you feel Bikaner to whoever haven't came here yet. And that will make you come here.


Brief History

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Bikaner is the second largest city(area wise) situated at the western part of the state and nort-western part of India and share a side of border with Pakistan.

It was formerly the capital of the princely state of Bikaner. The Bikaner city was founded by Rao Bikaji Rathore, son of Rao Jodhaji of Marwar (Jodhpur), founded the state of Bikaner, in Northern Rajasthan, in 1465 under guardianship of his uncle Rao Kandhal and it progressed from small place to big city of the western desert. The Gang canal, and the Indira Gandhi Canal has changed the area. The city has diversified industrially.

One of the most famous landmarks of Bikaner is Deshnokh Temple, a world famous temple where rats roam around freely, and spotting a white rat is considered lucky.













Bikaner is the largest wool market of Asia i.e. wool production, carpet industry, and many other woolen products. Minerals like gypsum, plaster of Paris, lignite, and bentonite are few minerals found in abundant around Bikaner.