India: Maharao Raja Shri Sir Raghubir Singh Sahib Bahadur of Bundi, Rajasthan (r. 1889-1927), in a 1903 carbon print photograph

Bundi is a city with 101,000 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.

The town of Bundi is situated 35 km from Kota and 210 km from Jaipur. The city lies near a narrow gorge, and is surrounded on three sides by hills of the Aravalli Range. A substantial wall with four gateways encircles the city. The town of Indragarh and nearby places are famous for the renowned temples of Bijasan Mata and Kamleshwar. The Indargarh stepwell is considered one of the most attractive places in the Bundi district, especially during the rainy season.

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