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Jodhpur
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On the edge of the Thar
Desert stands Jodhpur, the city of Rajasthan dominated by an imposing
fort. The old city is surrounded by a wall with eight gates and the
new city is built around the wall. Jodhpur in Rajasthan was founded
by Rao Jodha in the mid-15th century.
The people of Jodhpur are hospitable and their personalities are as
colorful as their attires. Jodhpur is an amalgamation of camel-driven
carts, Rajasthani men with bright turbans, women in traditional
jewellery, austere sand dunes, architectural wonders and the
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Umaid Bhawan Palace :
Constructed in the 20th century over
a period of 14 years, this palace of Jodhpur is a classic example of
Indo-colonial style of architecture. A unique feature of this palace
is that the hand-chiseled sandstone blocks have been put together in
an interlocking pattern without any mortar binding. Part of the
palace has been converted into a museum that has a fascinating
collection of artifacts of the royal era. |
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Jaswant Thada :
Made of white marble, this is the 19th century royal cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh was built in 1899. The
marble lattice work is awesome. Some rare portraits of the rulers of
Jodhpur are displayed here.
Chamunda Devi Temple :
This famous temple of Rajasthan dedicated to
Goddess Durga stands at the end of the Mehrangarh Fort. |
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Mehrangarh Fort :
Situated on a 125m high hill, this majestic fort of Rajasthan is one
of the largest forts in India. Parts of the fort bear signs of mighty
attacks, the first of the seven gates being scarred by cannon ball
hits. The fort houses magnificent palaces of Rajasthan like the Moti
Mahal, Phool Mahal and Sheesh Mahal that are ornately decorated with
carved screens and latticed windows. |
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The museum has a fascinating
collection of the fabulous possessions of the Maharajas - furniture,
miniature paintings, musical instruments, and costumes. |
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Mandore :
Situated 8kms from Jodhpur is captivating capital of Marwar. The main attraction is the Hall of Heroes, which
has sixteen huge figures carved out of a single rock wall. The Shrine
of 330 million Gods, the royal cenotaphs and the sprawling gardens
are some of the other attractions.
Ossian :
The ancient city of Ossian is 65kms from Jodhpur. Situated here are
the Brahmanical and Jain temples belonging to the 8th and 11th
centuries. They are famous for their tranquil beauty. |
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