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Havelis
Deeg has a number of Havelis from the late 17th and early 18th century. Hugely inspired by the Mughal architecture and designs. Most of these are built in marble and follow a common design.
All these Bhawans were put to use by the Jaat empire when they were ruling the throne. These ancient structures have been a witness to many crucial decisions of the history, some have seen bloodshed while others have been silent observers of the romance of the royals. Nand Bhawan, Kesav Bhawan, Hardev Bhawan, Kishan Bhawan and Suraj Bhawan are the popular ones in Deeg.
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Deeg Fort
With Roop Sagar flowing on one side and this huge, magnificent fort on the elevated coast, Deeg fort is the most favourite of tourists. Built in 1772, this fort was constructed strategically here due to the proximity with Agra.
In 1730, Raja Suraj Mal ordered the construction of a fortress around the palace, it was then that the massive walls were raised and the deep moat was conceptualized to keep the invaders away.
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Bharatpur
The history of Bharatpur dates back to 5th century BC, when the Matsya kingdom flourished here. The Matsyas were allies of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata war. Legends say that the origin of the name Bharatpur is traced to Bharat, younger brother of Lord Ram. Laxman, the other brother, was given the most prestigious position as that of the family deity of the ruling family of Bharatpur. His name also appears in the state seals and coat-of-arms.
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