| Jodhpur is one of the popular cities of the princely | | | | as a testimony of defeating the mighty Mughals. |
| state of Rajasthan. The city is located at the fringes | | | | The fort holds beautiful courtyards and palaces like the |
| of the Thar Desert and was founded by the chief of | | | | Sukh Mahal, Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal and Sheesh |
| the Rathore clan named Rao Jodha in the year 1459. | | | | Mahal. On the southern part of the fort there is the |
| The Rathores claimed to be the direct descendants of | | | | Chamunda Devi temple. |
| lord Rama. The kingdom under the rule of the | | | | Jaswant Thada - This structure is built as a memorial |
| Rathores was known as the 'marwar' or the land of | | | | of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II made up of white |
| the death. The city has a strong base of defense | | | | marble. It is close to the Mehrangar fort and was built |
| contingent has it is one of the closest cities located | | | | in the year 1899. The cenotaph is famous for its fine |
| close to the border of Pakistan. The city is also known | | | | lattice or jali work of marble and wonderful view of the |
| as the 'blue city' as most of the houses are of the | | | | city from its terraces. |
| indigo color. The following are some attractive places | | | | Umaid Bhawan Palace & Museum - Since the |
| to see in the Jodhpur city. | | | | palace is made up of the local chittar type of |
| Some Attractive Places to See in Jodhpur | | | | sandstone, it is also popularly known as the Chhittar |
| Mehrangar Fort - The historic fort bears the testimony | | | | Palace. The building has been decorated with white |
| of the chivalrous Rajputs. The fort is regarded as one | | | | marble and pink sandstone. It was designed by the |
| of the exquisite and formidable forts in India. It covers | | | | president of the British Royal Institute of Architects. |
| the entire area of a hill of 125 meters high. A winding | | | | This magnificent palace is run by the descendants of |
| road leads from the city to the fort. The fort has | | | | the erstwhile rulers. The part of the palace is now |
| seven entrance doors. The second door still has the | | | | turned as luxurious hotel while the remaining part as |
| marks of cannon balls that hit during the time of wars. | | | | museum. |
| Maharaja Man Singh built the Jayapol in the year 1806 | | | | There are several attractive places near Jodhpur that |
| after conquering Jaipur and Bikaner. The victory gate | | | | are worth for an exciting excursion. |
| or the Fatehpol was built by the Maharaja Ajit Singh | | | | |