a frustrated man in C.E. 1739. Ummed Singh, son of Buddha Singh was one of the bravest of Haras. He fought for his state against Kota, Jaipur, and Maratha but lost the battle. In 1748 C.E Raja Ishwari Singh recognized him as a ruler of Bundi.Ummed sigh handover all his power in the favor of his Son and become a monk . Ummed Singh was a great patron of arts and he built the famous "Chitrasala or Art Gallery "in Bundi...He died in C.E.1804 and was succeeded by his son Arjit Singh ( for 1771-73 C.E ) and later his grandson Bishan Singh Rule over the Bundi ( 1773-1821 C.E). In 1818C.E Bundi comes under the British thralldom and Bishan Singh becomes a loyal friend of the British. He rendered his service to the British in the war against Pindaris.He was a mighty hunter and it is said that he killed about one hundred lions ,tigers, and innumerable Boars. Ram Singh succeeded Bundi from Bishan Singh.He was known as a great pandit and a religious man of strict Hindu orthodox. In 1950 ,all the small states of Rajasthan merged into the present state and this made Bundi a present state of Rajasthan. Historical places Taragarh Fort The white fort standing on the wooden hills is the most beautiful fort in Rajasthan. The fort was raised in 1345 AD and has a colossal gateway. Inside the fort one can see a colossal battlement called Burj and a large reservoir carved out of solid rock. Bundi Palace The marvellous structure adjoining Taragarh Fort atop the hills exhibits the extraordinary craftsmanship of the place. Chittrashala is part of Bundi palace and consists of the pavilion exhibiting miniature colourful murals depicting the story of Krishna. Chattar Mahal The palace can be reached by a steep path. The palace houses the Naubat khana, a Hazari pole with an ancient water clock, and the Diwan-i-Am (Red Fort). Ratan Daulat This remarkable structure consists of nine horses and a hatia pole was constructed by Rao Raja Ratan Singh. Eighty-four pillared cenotaph A magnificent memorial with 84 pillars in the cenotaphs along with the shiva lingam was erected by Rao Anirudh. Nawal Sagar Lake This artificial lake features at its centre a half-submerged temple dedicated to Varuna, the Aryan god of Air. Culture of Bundi Bundi was formerly known as the "Republic of Meenas" which was conquered by