KOTA BARRAGE DAM (RAJASTHAN)

KOTA BARRAGE DAM

Kota Barrage Dam is located about 0.8 km upstream of Kota City in Rajasthan. Kota Barrage the is fourth in the series of Chambal Valley Projects. Water released after power generation at Gandhi Sagar dam, Rana Pratap Sagar dam and Jawahar Sagar Dams, is diverted by Kota Barrage for irrigation in Rajasthan and in Madhya Pradesh through canals on the left and the right sides of the river.

MEHRANGARH FORT

MEHRANGARH FORT

Mehran Garh is situated 400 feet above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of cannonball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the Mehrangarh fort.