अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
Who built Bundi Parikota Ghat in Varanasi?
Bundi Parikota Ghat was built in 1580 CE by Raja Rao Surjan Singh Hada, the renowned Rajput ruler of Bundi state in Rajasthan.
What does the word 'Parikota' mean?
The Hindi-Rajasthani term 'Parikota' (or Parkota) means 'defensive fortress rampart' or 'fortified wall', referring to the massive stone retaining bastions engineered to protect the Bundi royal palace from flood currents.
What is the walking distance between Bundi Parikota Ghat and Dashashwamedh Ghat?
Bundi Parikota Ghat is located approximately 1.14 kilometers north of Dashashwamedh Ghat (a 16-minute walk along the stone river steps).
What surrounding ghats are adjacent to Bundi Parikota Ghat?
Bundi Parikota Ghat sits immediately north of Brahma Ghat and directly south of Shitala Ghat II (North).