Bikaner
Bikaner () is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is situated approximately northwest of the state capital, Jaipur, in the Thar Desert region of western Rajasthan. Bikaner serves as the administrative headquarters of Bikaner District and Bikaner division. Formerly the capital of the princely Bikaner State, the city was founded in 1488 CE by Rao Bika, a Rajput chief of the Rathore dynasty. From its small origins it has developed into the fourth largest city in Rajasthan. The Ganga Canal, completed in 1928, and the Indira Gandhi Canal, completed in 1987, facilitated its development.
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Bikaner is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, founded in 1488 and now the fourth largest in the state, serving as the administrative center for its district and division. The city's growth from a small settlement was aided by major canal projects completed in the 20th century that brought water to this desert region.
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Place details
- Locality
- Bikaner
- Region
- Rajasthan
- Country
- India
- Population
- 644,406
- Timezone
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31 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Wildlife
- Demographics
- Administration
- Municipal finance
- Cuisine
- Places of interest
- Junagarh Fort
- Lalgarh Palace
- Camel Festival
- Rao Bikaji's Fort
- Karni Mata Temple
- Mukam Bishnoi Temple
- Laxminath Temple
- Bhandasar Jain Temple
- Fairs and festivals
- International Camel Festival
- Animal husbandry
- National Research Centre on Camels, Bikaner
- Cow sanctuary
- Transport
- Education
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Friendship
- See also
- References
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Bikaner () is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is situated approximately northwest of the state capital, Jaipur, in the Thar Desert region of western Rajasthan. Bikaner serves as the administrative headquarters of Bikaner District and Bikaner division. Formerly the capital of the princely Bikaner State, the city was founded in 1488 CE by Rao Bika, a Rajput chief of the Rathore dynasty. From its small origins it has developed into the fourth largest city in Rajasthan. The Ganga Canal, completed in 1928, and the Indira Gandhi Canal, completed in 1987, facilitated its development.
==Etymology== The name "Bikaner" is a combination of two elements: "Bika", derived from the city's founder, Rao Bika and "Ner", which is believed to mean "place" or "city" in the local Rajasthani language. Hence, "Bikaner" translates to "the city of Bika".