Rajasthan Government Renames Mount Abu, Kaman, and Jahazpur to Abu Raj, Kamvan, and Yagyapur

Exam-focused facts from the 1 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Rajasthan Chief Minister (CM) Bhajan Lal Sharma announced the renaming of three historic destinations during Assembly discussions on the Finance Bill.
Mount Abu, the only hill station in the state located in the Aravalli range at an elevation of 1,722 metres, has been renamed Abu Raj.
The town of Kaman, situated in the Bharatpur district and linked to the Braj religious heritage, is officially renamed Kamvan.
Jahazpur, located in the Bhilwara district and known for its ancient fort and Rajput-era ruins, has been renamed Yagyapur.
The renaming initiative is aimed at preserving cultural heritage and emphasising indigenous and historical identity over colonial-era nomenclature.
The changes will be reflected in future official maps, signboards, tourism materials, and railway announcements.