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Laxmangarh

Coordinates: 27°49′21″N 75°01′31″E / 27.8225°N 75.025278°E / 27.8225; 75.025278
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Laxmangarh
Lachhmangarh, Lichhamgarh
Town
Laxmangarh is located in Rajasthan
Laxmangarh
Laxmangarh
Location in Rajasthan, India
Coordinates: 27°49′21″N 75°01′31″E / 27.8225°N 75.025278°E / 27.8225; 75.025278
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictSikar
Founded byRao Raja Singh
Elevation
424.24 m (1,391.86 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
90,992
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
332311
Telephone code91-1573
Vehicle registrationRJ-23

Laxmangarh is a town in the Sikar district of Rajasthan state in India.

History

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Laxmangarh was founded by Rao Raja Laxman Singh of Sikar in 1807.[1] He also built a fort there, now called Laxmangarh Fort.[1][2]

Geography

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Laxmangarh is located at 27°49′21″N 75°01′31″E / 27.8225°N 75.025278°E / 27.8225; 75.025278.[3] It has an average elevation of 222 metres (728 ft).

References

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  1. ^ a b Jain, kesharlal Ajmera (1935). The Jaipur Album Or All About Jaipur. p. 50.
  2. ^ "About Sikar". www.ccbsikar.com. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  3. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Laxmangarh[permanent dead link]
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