Kota

Kota is a city in Rajasthan, India, located on the banks of the Chambal River. It is the administrative headquarters of Kota district and a major educational and industrial center in the region. Historically part of the Rajput kingdoms, Kota later became a princely state under British suzerainty and was integrated into the state of Rajasthan after India's independence.

Geography and climate: In southeastern Rajasthan, the city experiences a hot, semi-arid climate with mild winters. Notable landmarks include Taragarh Fort and other historic sites overlooking the city, as well as the riverside landscape along the Chambal.

Economy and education: Kota hosts a diverse economy that includes manufacturing and textiles, but is best known as a national hub for private coaching institutes offering IIT-JEE and medical entrance exam preparation. The city is connected by rail via Kota Junction and by road.

Kota stone: A beige limestone quarried near Kota, used extensively for flooring and exterior paving in India.

Kota is also the name of the Kota people, an indigenous Dravidian-speaking community in Tamil Nadu, and their Kota language.