India: A mural of a woman pining for her absent lover, with only birds and animals to keep her company. Bundi, Rajasthan, 19th century

Bundi (Hindi – बूंदी) is a city and a municipality of 93,258 inhabitants (2011) in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan state in northwest India. It is of particular architectural note for its ornate forts, palaces, and stepwell reservoirs known as baoris. It is the administrative headquarters of Bundi District.

Bundi Palace is situated on the hillside adjacent to the Taragarh Fort and is notable for its lavish traditional murals and frescoes. The Chitrashala (picture gallery) of the palace is open to the public.

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