Deeg

Deeg
City
Deeg Palace or Jal Mahal Deeg in Deeg, Rajasthan
Deeg Palace or Jal Mahal Deeg in Deeg, Rajasthan
Deeg Fort in Deeg, Rajasthan
Deeg Fort in Deeg, Rajasthan
Deeg is located in Rajasthan
Deeg
Deeg
Location in Rajasthan, India
Coordinates: 27°28′N 77°20′E / 27.47°N 77.33°E / 27.47; 77.33
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictDeeg
Founded byBadan Singh
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyDeeg Municipal Council
Elevation
174 m (571 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • City44,999
 • Urban
44,999
 • Rural
181,711
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Rajasthani, Braj Bhasa
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationRJ05
Websitehttps://deeg.rajasthan.gov.in/home/dptHome
Inside of Deeg Fort (2021)
Battle of Deeg 1804

Deeg is an ancient historical city in Deeg district of Rajasthan, India. It is carved out from its former district bharatpur on 7 August 2023. It is situated 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Bharatpur and 98 kilometres (61 mi) northwest of Agra.

In Hindu mythology, Deeg was situated along the parikrama path of Krishna, which started at Goverdhan, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Deeg. Some people[who?] 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, when Maharaja Badan Singh was proclaimed its ruler in 1722. In 1730, Maharaja Suraj Mal built 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.