(Last Updated on : 20/04/2013) Bharatpur district in Rajasthan
is famous for its historical fort and palaces like the Lohagarh
fort, Fateh Burj and Jawahar Burj. It is also well known for its
bird sanctuaries. The history of Bharatpur traces the rise and
fall of the Jats in the eastern part of Rajasthan. Under rulers
like Badan Singh and Suraj Mai the Jats were active during the
late 17th century and served as one of their main centers. The
present day Bharatpur has in total 9 Sub Division and ten
Tehsils. There are more than 1500 villages which are inhabited.
LOCATION OF BHARATPUR DISTRICT Bharatpur is between 26° 22` to
27° 83` North Latitude and 76° 53` to 78° 17` East Longitude. It
is situated 100 meters above the sea level. Located in Mewat
region, Bharatpur was once an impregnable, well-fortified city,
and the capital of a kingdom ruled by Jat rulers. The district
of Bharatpur is located at a distance of 50 kms from Agra, 22
kms from Fatehpur Sikri, and also within easy reach from
Mathura, Alwar and Jai