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Jodhpur
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Name Jodhpur

Population

8,46,408

Area

22 Sq. Kms.
Languages Spoken Marwari, Rajasthani , Hindi and English
 
History

Jodhpur was founded by the Rajput Chief Rao Jodha in 1459.Jodhpur known as capital of Marwar State Rao Jodha, the Rathore chieftain was forced to leave the former Rajput Capital at Mandore in 1459.The Rathores always had good relationship with the Mughals and Maharaja Jaswant Singh(1678)supported Shahjahan in the Mughal struggle for the war of succession.Only problematic relationship they had was with Aurangzeb.After the death of Aurangzeb in 1707,Maharaja Ajit Singh became the ruler of Jodhpur. He drove out Mughals from Ajmer and added substantially to the Mehrangarh Fort.
 
Fort and Monuments

MEHRANGARH FORT

Perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from the city 5 kms below. Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left is chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier, who fell on the spot while defending the fort against the armies of Amber. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol meaning victory built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies.

Timings: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

 

UMAID BHAWAN PALACE, JODHPUR

Built by Maharaja Umaid Singh (1929 - 1942) and named after him, this exquisite Palace is also known as Chittar Palace because of the local chittar sandstone used in it. It is a splendid example of Indo-colonial and art deco architecture of the 30s. A unique feature of this palace is the fact that the manually chiseled sandstone blocks have been put together in a special system of interlocking. There is no mortar binding. A portion of the palace has been converted into a hotel, the other remains on view to visitors in the form of an excellent museum which houses model aeroplanes, weapons, antique clocks, bob watches, priceless crockery and hunting trophies. Both sections retain the ambience of royal splendour.

Timings: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

JASWANT THADA

On the way down from the fort, on left is Jaswant Thada, the graceful marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. His son Maharaja Sardar Singh built this monument known as the Taj Mahal of Marwar in the memory of Maharaj Jaswant Singh II of Jodhpur. The main memorial has been built like a temple with intricately carved marble stone. A visit to this structure is through the rocky hills giving it a secluded and a mystic aura.

Timings: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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Last updated on: 08th April 2011