Kota is a town situated on the banks of Chambal River in the state of Rajasthan in India.The history of the city dates back to the 12th century when the Hada chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory and founded Bundi and Hadoti.The independent state of Kota became a reality in 1631 when Rao Madho Singhal, the second son of Rao Ratan of Bundi was made the ruler, by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.Kota is Rajasthan's 3rd largest city.This bustling, sprawling city is also called the industrial and education capital of the state.