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Kota formerly known as Kotah,
is a city in the northern Indian
state of Rajasthan. Situated on
the banks of Chambal River, the
city is the trade centre for an
area in which cotton, millet,
wheat, coriander and oilseeds
are grown; industries include
cotton and oilseed milling,
textile weaving, distilling,
dairying, and the manufacture of
metal handcrafts. Kota is one of
the major industrial hubs in
northern India, with many
prominent chemical and
engineering companies based
here. The rail junction, a road
hub, lies 4.8 km (3 mi) to the
north.
Kota is famous for its
distinctive style of painting.
Kota is well known for its
saris, stone products and a
vibrant education sector. In
fact, the numerous coaching
centres which prepare aspirants
for India's elite engineering
and medical colleges have given
a totally new character and
identity to the city. The
Crosthwaite Institute is located
in Kota, as are old and new
palaces of the Maharao (the
maharajahs).
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