Bharatpur is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Located in the Brij region, Bharatpur was once considered to be an impregnable city[1] and was the capital of the Jat kingdom. The city is situated 55 km west of the city of Agra and 35 km from Mathura. It is also the administrative headquarters of Bharatpur District and the headquarters of Bharatpur Division of Rajasthan. The Royal House of Bharatpur traces its history to the eleventh Century AD. Bharatpur has been included as a part of Delhi's National Capital Region (NCR).[2]
Bharatpur is located at 27°13′N 77°29′E / 27.22°N 77.48°E / 27.22; 77.48.[3] It has an average elevation of 183 metres (600 feet). Bharatpur is also known as Lohagarh and Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan.[4] It is famous for Keoladeo National Park.