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JODHPUR

Known as 'SUN CITY', nested in the depths of the Thar desert, is the stronghold of the Rathore clan, the capital of the former princely state of Marwar.The town was once known as Marwar, which means 'Hands of Death'. Probably, referring to harsh desert climate. It is an island of marble places, cordoned off from the desert by an immense wall, with eight gates facing different directions. It was founded in1459 by Rao Jodha who claimed descent from Lord Rama and gradually grew around the towering fort. A flourishing trading centre in the 16th century Jodhpur is still one of the leading centers of wool, cattle, camels and slt.

WHAT TO SEE

MEHRANGARH

One of the Rajasthan's three greatest hilltop forts, MEHRANGARH,is located at the very center of the city and visible from the surrounding areas. It is spreaded over 5km on perpendicular hills and looking down from a height of about 125 meters, the fort appears rugged and impenetrable from the outside. Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal,Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are gems of architecture that make the regal splendor come alive and view some of palan quins, howdahs, royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, custom sand furniture. It's battlements so a four hundred feet above a hill, that rises sharply from the surrounding countryside.

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UMAID BHAWAN PALACE:-

Click here to know more about the place and the PackageBuilt in 20th century, this palace is quite western in its design. It was a famine relief project which gave employment to people for 16 years. its interior decoration is in the art deco style. In fact, it is one of the finest surviving example of art deco in the world. The palace now runs as a hotel, though, a part of it has been retained a museum and part as royal residence.

 

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MANDOR


The old capital of Marwar lies 9 km of Jodhpur. The gardens of Mandor also house the royal cenotaphs or 'dewals' of Maharajas, including Maharaja Jaswant Singh and impressive temple-shaped memorial to maharaja Ajit Singh "the hall of heroes" with sixteen gigantic figures curved out of single rock and depicting popular Hindu and folk deities and the cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Jodhpur. The shrines of 33 crore gods is pointed with figures of gods, spirits and divinities.

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BAL SAMAND LAKE:-

This placid artificial lake has a summer palace on its embankment. The palace was built in 1159 A.D. by "Balak Rao Parihar".it is popular picnic spot with cool breeze wearing through the lash grove of mango, guava, papaya and other fruits.


OSIAN:-

Rajasthan's largest group of early Jain and Hindu temples, dating from 8th to 11th century, lies on the outskirts of the small town of osian,55 km of Jodhpur. Each one is spectacular in its originality of composition and spectacular in its originality of composition an scriptural elegance. The largest of the 16 jain an Brahmanical temples tirthankars. In the area, the sun temple has fascinating images of Durga, Surya and Ganesha.The sculptural intricacy of the Osian temples rival that of any of the famous temples of the country, be it the Sun Temple of Konark, or the Hoysala temples of Karnataka.

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