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JODHPUR
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Jodhpur - Notes
Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan, after Jaipur, and one of the most visited. As a result the tourist industry is quite well developed, though nowhere near as bad as Jaisalmer or Udaipur. The city was the capital of the once great kingdom of Marwar - the most powerful of all the Rajput kingdoms and the Meherangarh fort must rate as one of the mightiest castles ever built, anywhere. Even today, the fort is an awesome sight, especially when seen from the old town. The deep red sandstone hill on which the fort is built contrasts beautifully with the marble used in the fort and, even more strikingly in the late 19th century fairy-tale confection that is Jaswant Singh II's mausoleam.
Marwar has much more that is authentic to offer and share and perhaps something to teach as well. And our tradition of hospitality knows no bounds and stretches back to time immemorial.... |
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The Mehrangarh Fort (" Majestic Fort ") is located on the hilltop that rises sharply at the city of Jodhpur. With its 68 ft wide and 117 ft high walls soaring 400 ft above the city the fort dominates the surrounding plains and appears very majestic and impregnable. The Mehrangarh Fort was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 when he shifted his capital from Mandore.
The palaces in the fort were constructed by Rao Jodha Singh from 1459 onwards in an informal pattern over several centuries and have its own architectural features, such as narrow staircases leading to the royal residence, carved panels and porches, elaborately adorned walls and brilliant stained glass windows, that create vibrant mosaics on the floors with the play of light. The various buildings inside the fort now serve as Mehrangarh museum now which hosts a well preserved collection of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture and cannons on the fort's ramparts.More Pictures.. |
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The??? Jaswant Thada, located half way up the interminably long road that climbs onwards to the fort, is the traditional cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur. Taking pride of place amongst the onrnamental gardens and chattris is the fabulous white marble memorial to Jaswant Singh II, built in 1899. More Pictures.. |
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Prior to the flourishing of Jodhpur, the capital of Marwar was 5 miles further north on a plateau overlooking the present Mandore Gardens. Here one may find a charming collection of cremation-site memorials, mostly 17th-18th century set amidst surprisingly green. clean and hassle-free gardens. More Pictures.. |
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Sadar bazaar is a lively, bustling, colourful market which runs from Sojati Gate to the Clocktower (which is late 19th century). In the distance you can see the vast bulk of the Meherangarh Fort which dominates the skyline for miles around. More Pictures.. |
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Umaid Bhawan Palace can qualify for several firsts: the largest private residence in the world, the finest extant example of art-deco, the only palace to have paintings from the Ramayana painted by a Polish artist, the first to use air-conditioning, electricity and elevators, and the most impressive for its size and dimensions. |
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