town, also called Mount Abu , south-western Rajasthan. It is situated on the slopes of Mount Abu, in the Aravalli range. The town is a noted hill resort, and the Jain temples at nearby Dilwara, built of white marble, are famous. Tejpal Temple, built about AD 1200, is known for the richness of its carving, especially on the under-side of its dome. Abu was the headquarters of the British Rajputana States Agency and has a police training college. Population (2001) Town 22,152.
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