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Jodhpur
Rajasthan was once the capital of the previous kingdom of
Marwar. Jodhpur was also called as the Land of Death. The
city of Jodhpur was called Jodhgarh till 1549 AD. While
on tour to Jodhpur Rajasthan, you will come across many historic
thus far interesting buildings. The old city is fenced by 10 km
long wall with eight Gates foremost out of it. The new city is
outside the walled city. Rao Jodha, a chief of the
Rathore tribe, founded the city in 1459 and it is named
after him.
Most significant
place to visit in Jodhpur is the Mehrangarh Fort.
Mehrangarh Fort was built by the Rathore Rajputs
in the 15th century AD when they shifted their capital from
Mandore to Jodhpur. Nowadays the part of the fort has been
converted into a museum, which is managed by the Royal Trust.
The important buildings within the fort are the Moti
Mahal, Janaki Mahal, Chandan Mahal,
Darbar Takhat or Throne Room, Rang Mahal,
Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Umaid
Vilas and Maan Vilas.
Umaid
Bhawan Palace Jodhpur Rajasthan was built in 1929 AD
under the support of Maharaja Umaid Singh. He designed the
building by the British Royal Institute of Architects. It is
mane of marble and Chittar sandstone and thus sometimes
called Chittar Palace. Maharaja Gaj Singh II lives
in a part of the building while the rest has been changed into a
hotel.
Other attractive places to visit on tour to Jodhpur are the
Jaswant Thada, Girdikot and Sardar
Market and Government Museum. If you want to get in touch with
the local tradition, enjoy the village safaris.
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