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Tonk District is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The city of Tonk is the administrative headquarters of the district. The district is bounded on the north by Jaipur district, on the east by Sawai Madhopur district, on the southeast by Kota district, on the south by Bundi district, on the southwest by Bhilwara district, and on the west by Ajmer district.
Tonk is one of the well renowned Districts of Rajasthan. The City of Tonk is the Administrative Headquarters of the district. Nawabi Nagari 'Tonk' is famous not only in Rajasthan but also all over India for its historical Importance.
It is situated Near the right bank of banas, Just 60 miles by road south from jaipur. Tonk was also the capital of the eponymous princely state of British India from 1817 to 1947.
Tonk has been called Rajasthan ka Lucknow, Adab ka Gulshan, Romantic poet Akhtar Shreerani ki Nagri, Meethe Kharboojo ka Chaman, Hindu Muslim Ekta ka Maskan and as result of which Tonk could keep an isolated status in Rajasthan. Tonk have many pilgrimage sites and other visiting places of national and international importance.
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| Coordinates | 26.17°N 75.78°E | ||||||
| Country | India | ||||||
| State | Rajasthan | ||||||
| District(s) | Tonk | ||||||
| Population | 135,663(2001) | ||||||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) | ||||||
| • Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | ||||||
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History
Nawabi Nagari 'Tonk' is famous not only in Rajasthan but also all over India for its historical legends. As per the history, Jaipur's King Man Singh conquered Tari & Tokra Janpad in the regime of Akbar. In 1643, twelve village of Tokra janpad were given to Bhola Brahmin. Later Bhola gave a name to these twelve villages as 'Tonk'. It is surrounded by 5 districts: north, Jaipur district; south, Bundi district and Bhilwara district; east, Ajmer district; and west, Sawai Madhopur district. Average rain fall is 62 mm. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main occupation of the people.
The history of Tonk is very old as it is connected with Bairath culture and civilization. Tonk has been called Rajasthan ka Lucknow, Adab ka Gulshan, Romantic poet Akhtar Shreerani ki Nagri, Meethe Kharboojo ka Chaman, Hindu Muslim Ekta ka Maskan and as result of which Tonk could keep an isolated status in Rajasthan.
During the regime of Nawabs all the native were invited in an Islamic function of Miladdunabi without caste, color and creed, which was organised by the ruling Nawabs for the period of seven days in the month of Rabiul Awwal, collectively with all zeal in Tonk. It is further important to mention here that the first founder ruler of Tonk was Nawab Mohammed Amir Khan. It is known as Samwad Lakshya in the Mahabharat period. In the regime of Mouryas, it was under mouryas and then it was merged into Malvas. Most of the part was under Harsh Vardhan. As per Hevan Sang, tourist of China, it was under Bairath State. In the regime of Rajputs, the parts of this state were under Chavras, Solankis, Kachvahs, Sisodiyas and Chouhans. Later, it was under the regime of King Holkar and Sindhia.
In 1806, Amir Khan conquered it from Balvant Rao Holkar. Later, the British government gained it from Amir Khan. As per the treaty of 1817, British government returned it to Amir Khan. Tonk was founded in 1818 by an Afghan military leader who was granted land by the ruler of Indore.
Geography
Tonk is situated on National Highway No. 12 at distance of 100 km from Jaipur. It is located in northeastern part of the state between 75.19' & 76.16 East longitude and 25.41' and 26.24' North Latitude. The total area of the district is 7194 km2.
Climate
Similar to most of the other cities in the state of Rajasthan, the town of Tonk experiences harsh climatic conditions. Extreme conditions are prevalent in the town throughout the year. Summers are very dry and temperatures soar during the peak summer months. Winters are dry as well and this season can be cold. Rainfall in this region is also very limited.
The summer season starts in the month of March and the intensity of the heat increases till the month of June. The hottest month of the year is May and temperatures can reach a maximum of around 45°C during this time. The lowest temperature that can be expected during the summer months are around 26°C.
The winter season is during the months between December and February. This is a good time to visit the place, however winter clothing is required as temperatures can drop down to around eight degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature that you can expect during the winter season is around 22°C.
Temperatures reduce gradually from the month of July onwards and it is possible to visit the place during this period. From the month of October the tourist season starts and the temperatures range in the early thirties.
Transport
AIR
The nearest Airport is in Jaipur,100 Km. & Delhi 370 Km approximately.
RAIL
Tonk is is directly not connected with rail. Nearest railway station is Banasthali-Newai about 35 km and Jaipur is 100 km by regular scheduled express trains.
ROAD
Tonk is well connected by regular bus services operated by R.S.R.T.C. with major tourist cities and neighbouring towns.
Distances from Tonk HQ (Road Distances)
Delhi
370 Km. via Jaipur, Kotputli and Behrod.
Jaipur
100 Km. via Newai and Chaksu.
Kota
150 Km. via Deoli and Bundi.
Ajmer
180 Km. via Deoli, Kekri, Sarwad and Nasirabad.
Sawai Madhopur
77 Km. via Uniara and Aligarh.
Bundi
110 Km. via Deoli.
Bisalpur Dam
70 Km. via Saroli Mod and Rajamahal.
Diggi Kalyan Mandir
60 Km. via Sohela and Jhirana.
Tehsil HQ Newai
30 Km.
Tehsil HQ Uniara
40 Km.
Tehsil HQ Malpura
70 Km.
Tehsil HQ Todaraisingh
75 Km.
Tehsil HQ Piploo
35 Km.
Tehsil HQ Deoli
65 Km.