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In the Indian state of Rajasthan, there is a city and recently established municipal corporation called Bharatpur. Bharatpur, which is in the Braj region, was long regarded as impregnable and unconquerable. The city is located 178 kilometres from the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 180 kilometres from New Delhi, 55 kilometres from Agra, and 34 kilometres from Mathura. Additionally, it serves as the administrative centre for both Rajasthan's Bharatpur Division and Bharatpur District. The history of the Royal House of Bharatpur dates back to the 11th century. Part of the National Capital Region is Bharatpur (NCR).

The city, sometimes referred to as "Lohagarh" and the "Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan," is located at an average elevation of 183 metres (600 feet). Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is its claim to fame.

Due to its location on the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, Bharatpur receives a sizable influx of domestic and foreign travellers each year.

Bharatpur's history begins in the fifth century BC, with the height of the Matsya kingdom. In the Mahabharata conflict, the Pandavas had the Matsyas as allies.

Legend has it that Bharat, Lord Ram's younger brother, is the source of the name Bharatpur. The most prominent role was awarded to the other brother, Laxman, who became the family deity of the Bharatpur royal dynasty.

The state coats of arms and seals both bear his name. By defeating the opposing chieftain Khemkaran at the beginning of the 18th century, Maharaja Suraj Mal built the basis for Bharatpur and took control of the fort of Bharatpur.

The brave Maharaja is credited with erecting the numerous forts and palaces that dot the country, including the Pleasure Palace Complex at Deeg, and was eager to expand the cities.

Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the most well-known locations in the world for bird watching, is also located in Bharatpur (KNP). The embankments that the ruler of the time constructed 250 years ago allowed for flooding of this land, converting it into a marsh. This 29 square kilometre man-made wetland, named for the thick jungle that once encircled an ancient Shiva Temple, is well known for its migratory species, including ducks, geese, waders, raptors, flycatchers, and more Avid birders and ornithologists visit the park in the winter to view and study the feathered wonders. KNP used to be home to the Siberian crane in addition to having more than 370 known species. A World Heritage Site, it is.