Deeg

Deeg is a historical city in the Deeg district of the Indian state of eastern Rajasthan. It is renowned for its architectural heritage, including palaces, forts, gardens, and fountains. Historically, Deeg became the first capital of the Hindu Jats of Bharatpur. It played a significant role in the region's political and cultural development due to its proximity to Agra. Later, Maharaja Suraj Mal ordered the construction of multiple buildings and landmarks in Deeg, as well as the renovation of the Deeg Palace, the only Hindu-style palace in North India.

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Settlement.name: Deeg
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_skyline: Palace of Deeg.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Deeg Palace or Jal Mahal Deeg in Deeg, Rajasthan
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Rajasthan
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Rajasthan, India
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Rajasthan
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Deeg
Settlement.founder: Maharaja Badan Singh
Settlement.government_type: Municipal Council
Settlement.governing_body: Deeg Municipal Council
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.elevation_m: 174
Settlement.population_total: 44,999
Settlement.population_as_of: 2011

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Elevation: 174
Image: Drone shot of deeg palace.jpg
Dialing code: 5641

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Commons category: Deeg
postal code: 321203

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Deeg in films
Geography
History
Architecture
Demographics
Attractions and festivals
References

==Deeg in films== Some scenes of Noorjehan (1967) and Mughal-e-Azam were shot in the Deeg Palace. The same is true for Siddhartha (1972), an Indo-American drama mystery film based on the 1922 novel of the same name by Hermann Hesse. Siddhartha also has some scenes in Bharatpur's Keoladeo National Park.