Jodhpur - The home of the Rathroes - the awesome princely
state of Rajasthan. They conquered Marwar or Maroodesh, land of the sand after
the fall of Delhi and Kannauj. In 1459 AD, Rao Jodha, chief of Rathore clan
of Rajputs, who claimed descent from Rama, the epic here of the Ramayana, laid
the foundation of Jodhpur. A high stone wall protects the well-fortified city.
The wall is nearly 10km in length and has eight gates facing various directions.
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Places of Interest: Mehrangarh
Fort,
Jaswant Thada,
Umaid Bhawan Palace,
Government
Museum,
Girdikot & Sardar
Market,
Maha Mandir Temple.
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Excursions: Mandore
Gardens,
Kailana Lake,
Balsamand
Lake & Palace,
Sardar
Samand Lake & Palace,
Dhawa(Doli)
Forest Area,
Osian,
Phalodi
- Khichan.
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Fairs & Festivals: Marwar
Festival.
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Umaid Bhawan Palace: Built by Maharaja Umaid Singh (1929 -1942) and
named after him, this exquisite palace is also known as Chittar Palace because
of the local chittar sandstone used. It is a splendid example, of Indo-colonial
and art deco style of the 30s.
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