Once a prosperous Rajput state, Kota is picturesquely located beside the Chambal River, surrounded by verdant forests and picnic gardens. The City Palace is a grand structure. The entry to the palace is through the Hathi Pol, which is brightly painted with figures of elephants. Kota is well known for the Kota school of design. These elements have served as the basis for designing the d?cor of this coach. The distinctive features of the Kota school of art can be seen in the oil paintings titled "Raja aur Praja" (The Monarch and his subjects) on the ceiling. It depicts Raja Ram Singh II (1826-66) of Kota amidst a royal procession.
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