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Amidst the sand dunes and thorny vegetation of Thar
desert towers a fort,120 metres above the plain. The
fort overlooks the imperial city of Jodhpur,which is a
part of the Desert Tourist Triangle. The old Jodhpur
city is surrounded by a 10 km long wall with eight gates
serving as entrances. The new city is settled around
this walled area. The Maruthal or 'land of death', came
into life when the Rathores of Kanauj moved in. But the
city of Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodhaji in 1459 AD.
This city was on the silkroute of the 16th century and
hence was host to a number of travellers. |
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In Jodhpur, the genius of its sculptors comes to life in
its exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis, which
stand testimony to the imperial grandeur. The most
alluring part of Jodhpur is the traditional life
style,festivity and the smiling people who treasure this
former princely state.
Prime Attractions :
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Mehrangarh Fort
- Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh
fort is one of the largest forts in India. The beauty
and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort
narrates a saga of hard sand stones yielding to the
chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures. |
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Umaid Bhawan Palace
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The only palace built in 20th
century under the famine relief programme, has now been
converted into a hotel with some parts being retained as
a museum.
» Jaswant Thada - The 19th
century royal cenotaph is built in white marble,
incommemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Some rare
portraits of the rulers of Jodhpur are also displayed
here.
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Government Museum
- This museum has a rich collection of
weapons, textiles, miniatureportraits, local crafts and
images of Jain Tirthankars. It is situated in the middle
of the Umaid public gardens. |
Jodhpur
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