This city lies on the Northern point on the triangle of desert cities. Once a famous centre of India. This historic city was founded by Rajput Rao Bikaji in 1465 AD and completed in 1488 AD. It was established by a Rathore prince, Bika and came to be called Bikaner after him) Bikaneer a true desert city in a camel country is situated on an elevated ground, surrounded by a seven Kms long embattled wall market by fine gates. Rao Bikaji eldest son of the founder of Jodhpur state, when the water of River Saraswathi floated through the State in Bikaner. In the course of time the River and artful civilization of the city were engulfed by the growing desert. While other cities of Rajasthan are rich in lakes and pleasure pavilion Bikaneer seems quite bare in that respect, Given its severe climatic architectural heritage lies in its forts, palaces and temples.
Of all the desert cities, Bikaneer has the Singular distinction of being a mighty trade print on the traditional caravans which moved between Africa, West Asia towards East and far East several centuries back.This region is well known for the best riding camles in the world and the monuments here chiselled out of red and yellow sand stone display some of the finest creations of Rajputs civilization. JUNACARH FORT : Started in 1587 AD this is one of the very few forts in the country which has never been conquered.The foundation was lead by Emperor Akbar's, contemporary Raja Raj Singh an outstand ing General in the army of Mughal Emperor Akbar built this imposing but in year 1588-1593 AD Raja Rai Singh and addi¬tions were made by successive rulers. Thirty seven palaces, pavillions and temples were added to the original strut ture and each has been cleverly built to connect with the previous building Anupmahal, Ganganiwas, Durbar hall, Harmandir, Gajmandir, Sheesh Mahal, Karana Mahal Pool Mahal and Chandra Mahal are some of the worth seeing. These are exquisitely oxnate with mirror work, carvings and paintings. The palace. within, are adroned with gigantic, column:. arches and graceful screens. The facade of the monument, visible above the high invincible walls offer a spelded view ()I pavillions protruding out, a row cl balaconies, kosks and towards at interval•, from a distance.
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