Amet

Amet is a city and a municipality located in Rajsamand district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.HistoryFormerly known as Ambapur, Amet is historically significant. Veer Patta was the king (under Mewar) of Amet who fought against Mughals with the Maharana of Mewar Udai Singh, the founder of Udaipur city famously known as "city of lakes". The great Maharana Pratap was son of Udai Singh.DemographicsIndia census, Amet had a population of 16,669. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Amet has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of males and 41% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.Tourist placesVevar Mahadev is a temple of Shiva and a popular tourist attraction. It is situated near the bank of the river Chandrabhaga surrounded by the Aravali hills and greenery. Asharam Ji Ashram is near the temple.The temple of Lord Jaisingh Shyam ji stands in the heart of Amet. Small lakes include Ranerao lake, Salam sagar, Pratap sagar, and two anicuts near Karani Mata bagh and Vevar Mahadev.NamesakesAmet has a Martian crater named after it.