Kota, previously known as Kotah, is the third-largest city of the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located about 240 kilometres south of the state capital, Jaipur, on the banks of Chambal River. As of 2024, with a population of over 1.5 million, it is the third most populous city in Rajasthan, after Jaipur and Jodhpur. It serves as the administrative headquarters for Kota district and Kota division.