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Bundi is a small town with pastoral setting that stands on the foothills of the Aravali mountains. It is situated in the south-east region of Rajasthan and lies at a distance of 206 km from Jaipur and 36 km away from the city of Kota. One of the interesting things in Bundi are the baolis. These waterworks, also called the stepwells, together with temples, havelis, chhatris and pillars .In Bundi there are the frieze-adorned palaces, the forts and the monuments that narrate tales about the glorious past of the city. A scenic lake where the entire city and its palaces get reflected, adds a pristine quality to the place.The name Bundi is derived from one of the chieftain's name Bunda Meena. Once a part of Kota, it was ruled by the Hada Chauhans - an offshoot of the famous Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer    .One of the unexplored cities with a rich historical wealth.Remote as it is in its hilly terrain, Bundi continues to be a place where life is largely untouched by the outside world. Infact, even today, Bundi is one place in Rajasthan that has a delightfully medieval flavor - visiting it is like stepping into some kind of time warp. The tiny, winding lanes of its bazaars are among the most fascinating to find anywhere in Rajasthan.   
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History of Bundi city
The rulers of the kingdom Bundi were Hara Chauhans, a clan of warriors said to have been born from the ancient fire ceremony conducted by the Brahmins on the top of Mount Abu to save the land from a plague of demons. They were considered superior than all of the other Rajput clans, having been born not of woman, but of sacred fire. In 1342 Rao Dewa founded the kingdom of Haravati "The Garden of Haras", with its capital at Bundi. Here the Haras ruled, largely protected from the influence of the outside world by the hill country around them.Common languages are Rajasthani, Hindi, English.   
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Geography and Climate of Bundi city
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Economy of Bundi city
Business and economy include agriculture and tourism.The Rabi and Kharif are the two main crop seasons.The chief Rabi crops are wheat, barley, gram, oil seeds and pulses. The Kharif crops include jowar, bajra, maize, pulses and ground nuts. The highly irrigated regions are utilized to cultivate the high-yielding varieties of rice. In some regions, the cash crops like cotton and tobacco are grown. The fruits like guavas, pomegranates, oranges, mangoes and lemon can be seen.The various sources of irrigation are canals, wells, tanks and tube wells.The major minerals found in the district are limestone and silica sand. The minor minerals quarried are sandstone, marble, bajri, masonary stone, marrum and China clay.Tourism is also the main source of business and economy   
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Flora and Fauna of Bundi city
The flora includes the grasses, shrubs and thorny trees. The commonly found tree species are bamboo, khejri, teak and varied species of acacia. There are several species of plants and herbs, having great medicinal value. The fauna contains many species of serpents and of lizards. The wildlife includes species like Indian gazelles or chinkaras, antelopes, black bucks, silver foxes, great Indian bustard, the nilgai or the blue bull, and wild cats etc.   
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