- For Begun farmer's movement see Begun movement. For people with Begun surname see Begun (surname).
Begun | |
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city | |
  Begun Location in Rajasthan, India  Begun Begun (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°59′N 75°00′E / 24.98°N 75.0°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Chittaurgarh |
| Founded by | Chunda ji |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Shree Rajendra Singh Bidhuri |
| Elevation | 412 m (1,352 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 19,333 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 312023 |
| Telephone code | 01474 |
| Vehicle registration | 09 |
| Website | www.fortbegu.com |
Begun is a city and a municipality in Chittaurgarh district in the state of Rajasthan, India. Begun was offered along with Gothlai to Chunda ji, who renounced his right to the throne for his brother Rana Mokal in 15th century. Since then, Begun was ruled by Chundawat Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar. It is also one of the historical towns of Chittorgarh district. One of Mewar's important rivers, Brahmani, flows through Begun. Begun also has a fort which is surrounded by a small river.