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About Merta
Merta City is a city and a municipality located near Nagaur City in Nagaur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Merta is also known for its link with Mira Bai, the devotee of Lord Krishna. The Mira Mahal Museum houses memories related to Mira Bai's lifetime.
From the Wikipedia article Merta City (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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History
The ancient name of Merta City was Medantaka. Nagabhatta Pratihar from Pratihar Rajput dynasty of Mandore established himself at Medantaka and made the city his capital. In 13th Century, Alauddin Khilji took control of this place and placed Tajuddin Ali as his viceroy at Medantaka.
Later, Rao Jodha granted Merta as Jagir to his son Rao Duda. From Merta, Duda's descendant got the name of Mertiya Rathores. Rao Duda built a palace, temple of Chaturbhuj Ji and Dudasar Pond.
After Rao Duda, Rao Veeramdeo ruled in Merta. Veeramdeo's niece was the famous poet and devotee of Krishna, Mira Bai. Veeramdeo also took part in Battle of Khanwa.
When Maldev Rathore became the King of Marwar, he expanded his territory and annexed Merta from Viramdeo Mertiya. Rao Maldev built Malkot fort in Merta.
After the Battle of Sammel, Merta came under control of Sher Shah. After sometime, Merta again came under control of Rao Maldeo.
Near Dagolai Talab, Capt. De Bourbon's grave is located. He was in Scindia's army and died of wounds he received in Battle of Merta.
From the History section of Merta City on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Merta
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Getting there and nearby towns
Kishangarh Airport (KQH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 77 km away.
- Merta Road 14 km northwest, about 14 min by car
- Gotan 30 km west, about 30 min by car
- Rūn 32 km northwest, about 32 min by car
- Kuchera 38 km north, about 38 min by car
- Jhagarwas 41 km northeast, about 41 min by car
- Rās 41 km southeast, about 41 min by car
- Chāndarun 43 km northeast, about 43 min by car
- Pushkar 54 km east, about 54 min by car
- Ajmer 64 km east, about 1 h by car
- Nāgaur 68 km northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mirabai Museum Merta, LRBurdak, CC BY-SA 3.0
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