Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary
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LocationDholpur district, Rajasthan, India
NearestcityDholpur
Area14.76 km2 (5.70 sq mi)
| Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Location in Rajasthan, India  Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
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| Location | Dholpur district, Rajasthan, India |
| Nearest city | Dholpur |
| Coordinates | 26°39′36″N 77°49′48″E / 26.66000°N 77.83000°E |
| Area | 14.76 km2 (5.70 sq mi) |
| Established | 1955 |
| Governing body | Rajasthan Forest Department |
Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Dholpur district, Rajasthan, India. It was notified as a sanctuary in 1955 and covers an area of about 14.76 km².[1][2]
The area around Kesarbagh was once part of the hunting reserves of the Dholpur rulers. The Kesar Bagh Palace, situated within the sanctuary, served as a royal retreat during hunting expeditions. After India's independence, the area was declared a protected sanctuary in 1955 to conserve its wildlife and forest ecosystem.[3]
Geography
The sanctuary lies along the Chambal River and consists mainly of dry deciduous thorn forest. Prominent tree species include Anogeissus pendula, Butea monosperma, and Acacia varieties.[3]