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Udaipur is 35 km from Sipahijala and 45 km from Agartala. The city at Rangamati, the capital of Mog Kings in the past was founded by Uday Manikya (1585-96). The name changed to Udaipur since then. In 1783 the capital was shifted to Agartala from Udaipur. Udaipur is a combination of lakes (dighi) and temples. Udaipur is also renowned as a city of temples. All the temples of the past days no longer exist. However temples can be found in every corner of Udaipur. Some are in poor condition, some are abandoned and some have deities-Shi va, Durga and Visnu-a symbol of Shaivites, Saktas and Vaisnabites. Udaipur may be visited either by conducted tour or by service bus. The road leads through Vishramganj. During the period of construction of road from Sonamura to Udaipur the ailing Maharaja took rest here. Since then the name of the place is Vishramganj. Passengers take rest from car riding.

The abode of Uday or Udaipur is the city of sunrise. Lord Curzon on his 1902 tour of Udaipur was mesmerized by its beauty. With beautiful lakes, the marble palaces, decorated gardens and ancient temples, the city of Udaipur has been developed. There are five palaces-City Palace, Jag Niwas, Jag Mandir, Lakshmivilas and Monsoon Palace. But each palace is unique in its architectural grandeur. The ambience resonates with the tales of heroism and valour of Rajputs. In the past, Udaipur was the capital of Mewar. Being trained by a sage in the forest, Sishodiya Maharana Guhil founded Mewar in 568 AD. The dynasty is the oldest in the world, which ruled for 76 generations. They were the ancestors of King Rama belonging to the Surya dynasty. In course of time the kingdom returned to Udaipur via Nagda, Chittor. After being defeated by Akbar, Maharana Uday Singh built the city on the bank of Pichhola, on the slope of the Aravalli Mountain (577 m) in 1569. In 1572, Pratap became Rana after the death of his father, Uday. The courage of Rana Pratap in the Battle of Haldighat pleased Akbar, in 1736, Mewar became severely affected by the Marathas. In 18] 8 the British came to Udaipur with the promise of security and friendship. After Independence Mewar and Udaipur became part of Indian Republic. The successors of Rana lost their kingdom but are still honoured in Rajasthan.

Pichhola Lake is to the S-West of the city and it is surrounded by wall on 3 sides. To check elephant attack there are 11 nail-fitted doors or poles throughout the city. To the east is Suraj, to the west- Brahma, to the north-elephant, to the N-East-Delhi and to the south-Krishna-these are the main five gates or poles. Though the wall has been mostly destroyed due to the expansion of the city, the glory of Ranas is still remembered. Narrow lanes, houses on both the sides-this is Udaipur. Ballad of Me war is painted on the doors of those houses, windows are also made of coloured glass. The road starts from the north of the city or from the clock tower of old city. To the east there is tourist office; to the west there is lake; to the north Chetak circle, Lokkala Mandai, Sahel ion ki-bari. Bus stand is located in the north of rly stn, opp Udai Pole. Udaipur City Rly Stn is located in the S-East of the town, crossing the wall.