Welcome to View of Jodhpur
The second largest city
of the land of kings (Rajasthan), The district of Jodhpur was
known as the ancient kingdom of Marwar the land of Death, the
largest kingdom in Rajputana and the third largest of the Indian
Kingdoms, after Kashmir and Hyderabad. Jodhpur, former capital
of Marwar state was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodhaji chief of
the Rathore clan of Rajputs. Jodhpur, the Suncity of India,
the land of golden glittering sand, the vast stretches of rocks
are a heaven and know for its rich and cultural heritage. Jodhpur
is situated at the edge of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan with
Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south,
Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side |
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MEHRANGARH FORT |
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One of the most formidable and impregnable
forts in India, the majestic Mehrangarh Fort is located on a
steep 125meter hill. Standing as a mute witness to the splendors
of an era replete with chivalry, glory and grandeur, the fort
contains within its area some of the most beautiful palaces
with wonderfully carved panels, latticed windows and evocative
names. Noteworthy of these are the Phool Mahal, the Moti Mahal,
the Sheesh Mahal, the Daulat Khana and the Sileh Khana. You
have to cross seven gates in order to enter the fort. Finely
carved out of sandstone the fort bears the marks of many a siege.
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UMAID BHAWAN PALACE |
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Umaid Bhawan Palace, another major landmark of Jodhpur dominates the southeast horizon of the city. Commissioned by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1929 as a famine relief scheme, the spectacular palace was built by three thousand workers and took sixteen years to complete. Characterized by a helmet-shaped dome, its pink sandstone walls and massive architecture remind the Rashtrapati Bhavan, official residence of the President of India, in New Delhi. It is pertinent to note that Henry Lanchester, Umaid Bhawan's chief architect, was an avid admirer of Sir Edwin Lutyens, designer of the Presidential Palace. |
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JASWANT THADA |
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The 19th century royal cenotaph of Jaswant Thanda is located north of the Meherangarh Fort. The memorial is made of white marble and dedicated to Jaswant Singh II (1878-95), one of the most popular and wise rulers of the Jodhpur principality. He is credited to have purged Jodhpur of robbers and started many welfare schemes including an introduction of an efficient irrigation system. His initiatives resulted in the noticeable improvement in economy. The cenotaphs of other members of the royal family who have died since Jaswant are close by his memorial; those who preceded him are remembered by chhatris at Mandor. You can also photograph the Meherangarh fort from this place. |
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BALSAMAND LAKE |
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| The beautiful lake is situated 7kms away from
city. It is a picturesque artificial lake, a public park and bird sanctuary. |
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MARWAR FESTIVAL |
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| This festival of joyheld annually, brings to life the Rajasthani folk songs, myths, legends and folklore of the area |
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