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Map of India and surrounding countries highlighting the location of Kota in northwestern India. The map includes neighboring countries such as Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, with major bodies of water labeled. Disputed boundary regions in northern India are also indicated.
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Kota

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Also known as: Kotah
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Kota, city, southeastern Rajasthan state, northwestern India. It lies mainly on the east (right) bank of the Chambal River, about 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Jhalawar. It was founded as a walled city in the 14th century and became the capital of the princely state in 1625. Kota state, which was separated from Bundi state in 1625, engaged in extensive warfare with Jaipur state in the 18th century and came under British dominance by...

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