Deeg was the first capital of the newly carved out Jat State, when Badan Singh was proclaimed its ruler in 1722. Due to its strategic location and proximity to Agra, Deeg was vulnerable to repeated attack by invaders. In 1730, Prince Suraj Mal erected the fort in the southern part of town (now in ruins) and eventually shifted his capital 34kms away, to Bharatpur. In the late 18th century the town reverted back to the Raja of Bharatpur and the British finally sealed the fate of Deeg, when they stormed the fort in December 1804. Today what remains however, are beautiful Bhavans and palaces forming a quadrangle around gardens and fountains (more than 500). White and yellow marble and sandstone were used extensively. The palaces are flanked by two grand reservoirs, Gopal Sagar (west) and Rup Sagar (east).
Deeg small town, India
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