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Bikaner

Tehsil Bikaner, District Bikaner, Rajasthan

Bikaner is a city in the northwest of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The city is the administrative headquarters of Bikaner District. It was formerly the capital of the princely state of Bikaner. The city was founded by Rao Bika in 1486 and from its small origins it has developed into the fourth largest city in Rajasthan.this city is right into heart of Thar desert and is famous for it's Building's, Desert Ship's (Camels) which has made an historical importance in the world. The Gang Canal completed in 1928 and the Indira Gandhi Canal completed in 1987 have allowed the farming of crops such as mustard, cotton and wheat. Other industries include wool production and the mining of gypsum, plaster of Paris and bentonite.
Bikaner has the highest per capital milk production in India.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikaner

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  • Air Force Station Nal, Zebec61 (guest) wrote 4 years ago:
    I’m originally from Bikaner although don’t live there permanently now. Back in 1989, I met a Pakistani when studying in the US. When told that I’m from Bikaner, he boasted his uncle had bombed this Air Base back in 1971. I just smiled it away wryly and let him live in his fantasy world as I knew the truth. And the truth was PAF did try to hit this air base, but missed by miles and their unexploded munition was defused far from the intended target in the sand dunes. Sometimes I think back and feel I should have corrected him. But then, he would never have believed me as is usually the case. It would have seemed childish to try to convince someone who insists on living in his false legends so taking the high road was preferable.
  • Jaat Dharamshala, Danu Jaat (guest) wrote 5 years ago:
    Due to the busy schedule of my exams I couldn't make up down possible for me so I decided to stay in Dharamshala and after gathering suitable news from all around I came on the stage that Jat Dharamshala will be best suited place for me. I stayed in room no. 36, and the services provided by staff was awesome like bathroom, dinner, hot water for winter. I applause this Dharamshala very much.
  • Choudhary Charan Singh GIrls Hostel (C.C.S), shubham (guest) wrote 5 years ago:
    no rules about ragging and harrassment in this hostel. if a girl do ragging, it is call personal matter and hostel commeette do not consider it as serious matter.
  • PBM Hospital Bikaner, Ashok (guest) wrote 5 years ago:
    You have not visited Howrah General Hospital yet.
  • Sadul Sports School , earlier Sadul Public School, Ajay Singh Tomer (guest) wrote 5 years ago:
    I was a student during 1965-70.I was House Prefect n School Prefect of Pratap House and board position holder. I was also adjudged First in Hindi n English Debate at State level. They were wonderful days with wonderful n affectionate teachers and peers.Long cherished memories.
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28°2'43"N   73°17'33"E
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