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Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India. The fort has been
a witness to the splendour of a bygone era. The beauty and the grandeur
of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones
yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures. To enter the
fort, seven gates have to be crossed. Some of these gates still bear marks of many a siege that this fort has withstood. Its very hard to imagine how any invader even thought of conquering this fort, which at places has 17 feet thick and 68 feet high walls. The Mehrangarh Fort encloses many palaces, which are known for their intricate carvings and sprawling courtyards. Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace has a delicately carved stone screen and treasures the Sringar Chowki, royal throne of Jodhpur. Umaid Villas displays the Rajput miniature paintings and Ajit Villas exhibits musical instruments and the royal costumes. Both these villas are joined by a beautiful mirror room. The Jodhpur Coat of Arms is kept in the Phool Mahal. Walls of this Flower Palace is covered with paintings depicting various musical moods. The Maan Villas displays Rathore armoury and the 'Tent room'. This tent room is an imperial Mughal campaign tent, used by Shahjahan but wrested by Jaswant Singh from Aurangzeb in a battle. Made of red velvet and embroidered with gold thread, it gives some idea of the grandeur with which the Mughals approached even their battles. |
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Location Jodhpur, Rajasthan. |
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Built In 15th Century . |
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Built By Rathore Rajputs. |
Prime Attractions of Jodhpur |
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Marwar Festival is held every year in memory of the
heroes of Rajasthan. The festival is held in the month of Ashwin
(September-October) in Jodhpur, for two days during the full moon of
Sharad Poornima. more.. |
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The only palace built in 20th century under the
famine relief programme, has now been converted into a hotel with some
parts being retained as a museum. more.. |
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Government Museum - Jodhpur This museum has
a rich collection of weapons, textiles, miniature portraits, local
crafts and images of Jain Tirthankars. It is situated in the middle of
the Umaid public gardens.
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Come and explore the exotic and beauty of Rajasthan. We can customize
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