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Chhappaniya Famine 1899: That horrific period in the history of Rajasthan, watch the video when drought destroyed villages and farms.

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There are many such incidents recorded in the history of Rajasthan, which had a deep impact on the life and society here. One of these was the Chhappaniya famine, which is linked to the severe famine of 1899-1900. This famine proved devastating for the old Rajputana region of Rajasthan. Lack of rain, failure of crops, … Read more

History of Bisalpur Dam: How this dam became the lifeline of Rajasthan, know in the video, many districts including Jaipur get water.

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Bisalpur Dam located in Tonk district of Rajasthan is one of the major water projects of the state. This dam built on the Banas River plays an important role in the supply of drinking water and agriculture in many areas including Jaipur, Ajmer and Tonk. It has special significance for Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, … Read more