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Introduction
Modern Bikaner is the result of the foresight of its most eminent
ruler Maharaja Ganga Singh (1887 1943) whose reformative zeal set
the pace for Bikaner transformation from a principality to a premier
princely state.
The strategic location of Bikaner on the ancient caravan routes that
came from West/Central Asia made it a prime trade centre in those
times. Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is
circumscribed by a seven km long embattled wall with five gates. The
magnificent forts and palaces, created with delicacy in reddish-pink
sandstone, bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural
legacy. Surging lanes, colourful bazaars with bright and cheerful
folks make Bikaner an interesting experience to explore.
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