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History:
This region was the stronghold of the Rajput King Hamir who was defeated by Ala-ud-din Khilji's army in AD 1301. A glorious era in the history of Ranthambore started when Emperor Akbar captured it in 1569 and in the process took control of the fort from the Rajputs. This event was recorded by his artists in miniature paintings of the Akbarnama. Later, the fort was handed over to the Kachwaha rulers of Jaipur and remained with them till 1949 when Jaipur state became a part of Rajasthan.
Many hunting parties were organized in this region including the famous ones organized in honour of Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in 1949. The need to preserve the area was first noticed by the erstwhile rulers of Jaipur. In 1955, Ranthambore became a sanctuary and was one of the very first protected areas. Later in 1984, the park was notified as a National Park with an area of around 400 square kilometres and today according to rough estimates, the park has a tiger population of a little over a hundred.
| Fast Facts |
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| Area |
1,334 sq. km (gross area) |
| Altitude |
500 metres above sea level |
| Language: |
Rajasthani, Hindi and English |
| Best time to visit: |
October to February |
| STD code: |
07462 |
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Best Season, Climate, and Clothing:
By virtue of its proximity to the Thar Desert, the region suffers extremities of climate. Summers (April-June) are particularly harsh with temperatures going well over 40°C. The area receives rainfall in July and August. The onset of winter (October-March) brings down the temperature and which is an encouragement to tourists to visit Ranthambore. The park is open between the months of October and May. The best months to visit the park are from October to February. Cotton clothing is apt for the summer months and light woolens are required for the winters.
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