History of Udaipur

History of Udaipur The glorious history of Udaipur dates back to 1559 when it was founded by Maharana Udai Singh II. Once the king was on a hunting voyage where he encountered a sage, he suggested him to establish a kingdom in this rich land. The Maharaja followed the sage advice and started working on the plan, which got completed by 1553 AD. In 1568, the Mughal emperor Akbar attacked the fort of Chittor, and to avert the danger in future Udai Singh moved the capital to Udaipur. But, soon after that Mewar reclaimed their territory and recaptured most of their kingdom.

After the demise of Udai Singh, the throne was passed on to his son Maharana Pratap. In 1576, at the battle of Haldighati, the Mughal emperor Akbar fought with Maharana Pratap and occupied Udaipur once again. It resulted in significant casualties, but the Mughal failed to capture Rana as he managed to escape. Later, after the death of the Great Emperor his son Jahangir took the throne and subsequently passed the control of Udaipur to Maharana Pratap son, Amar Singh.

Udaipur has experienced the most glorious period in its history in the 15th and 16th centuries during the reigns of Rana Kumbha, Rana Sanga, and Maharana Pratap. Mewar made great progress in the arts and culture and solidified its military strength. In 1818 Udaipur was declared as a princely state of British India. After India attained independence, the Maharaja of Udaipur allowed the Government of India to take a hold of it, which resulted in a merger of Mewar in the Rajasthan state.

Culture of Udaipur
Every year, a crazy number of tourists visit the ‘City of Lakes’ Udaipur, by getting enchanted from its vibrant culture. It is still inhabited by the people of Bhil tribe, so you can see people dressed in traditional Ghagra-Choli, laden with huge silver jewellery, even today. People of all religion- Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism and Christianity reside here. The modern city of Udaipur is a hub of cultural activities, music and folk dance. During your trip, you can see both kinds of people- those following their age-old traditions and also those who have adopted a modern style of living. They are extremely friendly and good natured. The city plays host to a number of fairs and festivals of the country.

Geography of Udaipur
Udaipur rests in the shadows of the Aravalli Mountains, at a height of 577m. The old city is surrounded by the city wall, on the east side of Lake Pichola. The train station and bus station are both just outside the city wall. Udaipur is located at 24.58� N 73.68� E. It has an average elevation of 598 meters (1961 feet). Located at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, Udaipur lies in southern Rajasthan near the Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh borders.

Udaipur can enamor its tourists with its enchanting view of the lakes, sparkling view of the spotless white palaces, its interesting historic background, and unique rural handicrafts. But you can enjoy the real charm of this historical place only when you can relax or roam outside comfortably. Though Udaipur has some fascinating features which can appear captivating for any outsider, the weather of Udaipur is not quite favorable all over the year. Actually the lakes that encircle the city of Udaipur make the climate somewhat pleasant during summer. The summer is very hot and rainfall is scarce which is not favorable for a pleasant holiday in Udaipur. There are also dust winds blowing occasionally which will prevent you even to have a holiday party in your desired destination place. It can be said that Udaipur is having somewhat desert climate. So the best weather to enjoy your holiday in Udaipur is planning for your vacation during the winter.