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[[File:Deeg Fort.JPG|thumb|300px|Deeg Fort in Bharatpur district, Rajasthan]]

'''Deeg''' is a town and a [[municipality]] in [[Bharatpur district]] in the state of [[Rajasthan]], India. It is situated {{convert|32|km}} north of [[Bharatpur, Rajasthan|Bharatpur]] and {{convert|98|km}} north of [[Agra]].

In Hindu mythology, Deeg was situated along the ''[[parikrama]]'' path of [[Krishna]], which started at [[Goverdhan]], {{convert|14|km}} from Deeg. Some people{{who|date=December 2015}} identify it as the ancient town of "Dirgha" or "Dirghapur" mentioned in the epic ''[[Skanda Purana]]''. Deeg was the first capital of the Sinsinwar Hindu [[Jat]] state of [[Bharatpur State|Bharatpur]], when Maharaja [[Badan Singh]] was proclaimed its ruler in 1722. In 1730, [[Maharaja Suraj Mal]] erected the strong fortress of Deeg. After [[Suraj Mal]] moved the capital to Bharatpur, Deeg became the second capital of the rulers of Bharatpur [[princely state]]. It is known for its number of forts, palaces, gardens and fountains.

== History ==

It is an ancient town. It finds mention in [[Skanda Purana]] as "Dirgha" or "Dirghapura". Deeg was the first capital of the [[Jat people|Jat]] state of Bharatpur, when [[Badan Singh]] was proclaimed its ruler in 1722. In 1730, the [[Maharaja Suraj Mal]] erected the strong fortress of Deeg. After Suraj Mal moved the capital to Bharatpur, Deeg became the second capital of the rulers of Bharatpur [[princely state]]. It is known for its number of forts, palaces, gardens and fountains.

 

[[Badan Singh]] ( 1722–1756 AD) after assuming the throne consolidated the headship of the tribe and thereby became the virtual founder of the Jat house at [[Bharatpur, India|Bharatpur]]. The credit of commencing the urbanization of Deeg also goes to him. It was he who selected this spot as the headquarters of his newly established [[Jat]] kingdom.

 

After the [[Third Battle of Panipat]] between the [[Maratha Empire|Marathas]] and the pan-Islamic coalition led by [[Ahmad Shah Durrani]] for control over North India, Shamsher Bahadur (the son of Baji Rao I and Mastani) died at Deeg around the 20{{nbsp}}January, 1761, of wounds sustained at the Battle of Panipat.

{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Deeg had a population of 40,999. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Deeg has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71% and, female literacy is 49%. In Deeg, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

 

Can be reached from Agra, Mathura, Alwar or Bharatpur. Regular Buses are available from Jaipur, Bharatpur, Alwar, Mathura and New Delhi. trains are available from Alwar and Mathura. Deeg railway station lies on the Mathura-Alwar railway line that caters mainly to freight trains and also slow train service from Jaipur.

The nearest Airport is Delhi and can be reach in 3–4 hours.

* [[Deeg Palace]] with its 900 fountains, which operate twice a year during the ''[[Avamasaya]]'' festivals in February and September. The Deeg Palace museum is closed on Fridays. Fort of Deeg is known for its security and force.

* Lakshman Temple (Lakshman Mandir), situated as the prime location in Deeg. Temple is quite older and big enough, which also represents a market area '''from Mahesh medicals to Sunil Medicals''' (well known and reputed shops).