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Bikaner

Bikaner is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan and the administrative headquarters of Bikaner district. Located in the northwestern part of Rajasthan, it lies in the Thar Desert about 320 kilometers northwest of Jaipur and sits at an altitude of around 220 meters.

The city was founded in 1488 by Rao Bika Singh, a prince of the Rathore clan, as

Landmarks and culture include the Junagarh Fort, a major historical complex built in the 16th century, and

Economy and research: The city’s economy encompasses handicrafts, textiles, and a strong food industry centered on

Transport and demographics: The population speaks primarily Marwari and Hindi, and the climate is hot and arid

the
capital
of
the
princely
state
of
Bikaner.
It
developed
as
a
regional
trade
and
military
center
and
later
became
known
for
its
architecture,
forts,
and
palaces
that
reflect
its
historic
role
in
the
region.
the
Lalgarh
Palace,
a
notable
royal
residence.
The
Deshnoke
Karni
Mata
Temple,
located
nearby,
is
famous
for
its
population
of
temple
rats.
Bikaner
is
also
known
for
its
regional
cuisine,
particularly
Bikaneri
bhujia
and
other
snacks,
which
are
an
important
part
of
the
city’s
identity
and
economy.
snacks
such
as
bhujia
and
papad.
The
National
Research
Centre
on
Camel,
a
premier
institution
for
camel
husbandry
and
breeding,
is
located
in
Bikaner,
reflecting
the
region’s
long
association
with
camel
herding.
with
most
rainfall
occurring
in
the
monsoon.
Bikaner
is
connected
by
rail
via
Bikaner
Junction
and
by
road
to
other
major
cities;
the
nearest
airports
with
regular
services
are
in
Jaipur
and
Jodhpur.