Bundi

Bundi is a small town in eastern Rajasthan that is still not much explored and preserves the rich historical treasure. In 1193 AD when Prithvi Raj Chauhan was defeated by Sultan Muhammed Gauri, a certain Chauhan nobility secured refuge in Mewar and became associated with the Rana while other young warriors moved to the Chambal valley. In 1342 AD, Rao Deva vanquished Jaita, the then chieftain of Meena tribe which ruled over this territory. Thus, Rao Deva established his own kingdom in Bundi. Bundi is located in the valley of Aravalli mountains in Rajasthan. The historical city of Bundi derives its name from a narrow valley called Bandu-Ka- Nal. ‘Nal’ means narrow valley and Bunda was the grand - father of Jaita. Rao Deva renamed the kingdom as ‘Hadavati’ (abode of Hadas). Later, two branches of Hadas formed two separate states of Kota and Bundi, on either side of the Chambal River. Though all the territory under Hadas was now known as Hadoti or Hadavati, their kings continued to be called Rao of Bundi. During Jehangir’s reign Kota was made into a separate state. However, the region comprising of two separate Hada states of Bundi and Kota continued to be known as Hadoti. Bundi is surrounded by the Aravalli Hills on three sides and is surrounded by a massive wall with four walkways. The city is bounded by three districts of Rajasthan - on the north by Tonk, on the west by Bhilwara and on the south-west by Chittorgarh. The river Chambal forms the southern and eastern boundaries, separating the Bundi and Kota territories.