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Jodhpur Hotel Booking India - History and ExcursionsJodhpur HistoryJodhpur, capital of the kingdom of Mewar, has had a chequered history of valour and strife, romance and culture. The city was founded by Rao Jodha, chief of the Rathore clan of the Rajputs in 1459, having moved there from Mandore. He built the first structure of the majestic Meherangarh Fort, on top of cliffd towering 150m above Jodhpur. Rao Jodha also fortified the old city which is surrounded by a high 10 km stone wall with eight gates. Jodhpur is also known as 'the blue city' as traditional homes here are painted in pale indigo, easily visible from the fort ramparts. In the early 16th century, Rao Jodha's descendant Rao Ganga Singh and Rana Sangha, the great warrior king of Mewar joined in battle against the invading Mughal Emperor Babur. While this and many other battles and skirmishes continued over successive years, a tentative truce was called during the reign of Babur's grandson Akbar. Jodhpur would flourish as a centre for the arts and culture in this period, nurturing traditions that have lasted to this day. By late 18th century, Jodhpur was indisputably the most powerful princely state in the region and remained until Independence in 1947 when it was absorbed into the India Union. While its location on the trade routes made it a major trading centre in the 16th century, present-day Jodhpur is best known for the skills it developed, and has retained, in textile, crafts and furniture.
Jodhpur ExcursionsUmaid Bhawan PalaceThis Palace was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh using the services of Edwardian architect Henry Vaughan Lanchester. The 347-room Umaid Bhawan, once residence of the royal family, is now a heritage hotel, is an awe-inspiring study in the art deco style. Mehrangarh Fort Mehrangarh Fort, perched on a rocky hill overlooking the city, was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. The fort has been well maintained and its sheer size and solidity is impressive. The museum houses several interesting collections including one of palanquins. Jaswant Thada Close to the fort is Jaswant Thada, the marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, built in his memory by his son Maharaja Sardar Singh. Maha Mandir The 100-pillared Mahamandir Temple is intricately carved with figures depicting yoga postures. Mandore Gardens Mandore was the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar and is located about 5 miles north of Jodhpur. Here you will find the dewals, or cenotaphs, of Jodhpur's former rulers. Unlike the usual chhatri-shaped cenotaphs typical of Rajasthan, they were built along the lines of a Hindu temple, four stories high, with fine columns and an elegant spire, all in red sandstone. Guda Bishnoi The pond is the watering hole of the protected and revered antelopes and black deer in the area as well as thousands of cranes and other birds. Ossianji Temples These 16 exquisitely sculpted Jain and Brahma temples in the Thar desert are about 65 km away from Jodhpur. Camel rides are also available in the sand dunes. Back to Bal Samand Lake Palace Jodhpur Hotel - Bal Samand Palace Prices and Booking Back to Garden Retreat Jodhpur Hotel - Garden Retreat Prices and Booking |
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