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NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS
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White City
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City of Lakes
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Venice of the East
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Udaipur is called as ‘White City of Rajasthan’ which is located in the southern part of Rajastan. Large number of Rajput – style palaces, and the main City Palace built in the middle of the city. The Rajput kings built palaces made of marble. Hence, the colour white is prominent in different marble palaces of the city.
Detailed explanation-2: -Besides lakes, Udaipur is also known for its historic forts and palaces, museums, galleries, natural locations and gardens, architectural temples, as well as traditional fairs, festivals and structures. Due to the several lakes present here, it is sometimes dubbed “Venice of the East".
Detailed explanation-3: -Jodhpur gets its name as the “Blue City” because Rajasthan has become famous for its vibrant, color-washed cities. For example, Jaipur is known as the Pink City, Udaipur, The White City, and Jaisalmer, the Golden City.