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Mehrangarh Fort
situated in Jodhpur city in Rajasthan state is one of the
largest forts in India. Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur is one
of the major forts in North India. It is also the most wonderful
fort in Jodhpur, infact, in the whole Rajasthan. The fort is
amongst the popular tourist places in India. It is located on a
150 m high hill. It was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. The
Mehrangarh Fort can be reached from the city, 5 kms below,
during a circular road.
Seven gates have to be crossed to reach the fort. The gates
still allow the marks of the various battles fought in the past
era. Its second gate silent stands witness to canon ball hits by
attacking armies of Jaipur through wars. One of the gates is
Jayapol, meaning victory. It was built by Maharaja Man Singh
to remember his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies.
Another gate, Fattehpol, over meaning victory, was built
by Maharaja Ajit Singh as a celebration for defeating the
Mughals.
Other attractions of Mehrangarh Fort, Rajasthan consist of
several palaces inside the fort, with their extensive and huge
courtyards. One of the fort's palaces, The Moti Mahal or
the Pearl Palace, has the royal throne of Jodhpur, the Srinagar
Chowki. The fort also has galleries, temples, etc. To the left
of the Mehrangarh Fort is the Chhatri of a soldier, Kirat
Singh Soda. It is the spot where he fell while defensive the
fort against the armies of Amber. The Mehrangarh Fort, with its
beauty, is the living proof of the hard work and ability of the
Jodhpuri sculptors.
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