When someone talks about ancient royal culture and giant palaces, the name of Jodhpur city never lags. The Marwari culture and tradition are reflected by its famous forts and palaces that portray the sacrifices and victory of the kings and the rulers of Jodhpur.
If you are traveling to this city, you must know about its famous forts and palaces that are being titled as the pride of this city.
Here is the list to make you understand better.
- UMAID BHAWAN PALACE
It is one of the world’s largest private residences. It was built by Umaid Singh; one of the rulers of Jodhpur in the year 1943, and Henry Vaughan Lanchester, who planned out the layout for this palace. It was believed that Jodhpur city was cursed by a saint, who said that this city will face a period of drought. This curse turned out to be true and many farmers were unemployed. In order to help these farmers and give them employment opportunities, Maharaja Umaid Singh decided to build a palace; hence, Umaid Bhawan was constructed.
It is built with Makrana marble and golden-yellow sandstones. At present, it is owned by Maharaja Gaj Singh II; grandson of Maharaja Umaid Singh.
- JASWANT THADA
It is an ancient cenotaph in Jodhpur which was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur in the year 1899 in the loving memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh. It is considered as the cremation ground for all the royal families.
Jaswant Thada is made up of ancient pure white marble and is surrounded by three other cenotaphs, a garden, and a small lake. It is one of the most famous tourist sights in Jodhpur.
- MEHRANGARH FORT
In other terms, this fort is the synonym of the Blue City, Jodhpur. It was built in the year 1459 by Rao Jodha; founder of Jodhpur. It is one of the Royal forts in India situated 410 feet above the city. This fort has seven gates (pole), each depicts a triumphant narrative of the yesteryear’s warrior that fought to defend Mehrangarh Fort. It also resides Chamunda Devi; a Hindu goddess temple, which was considered as Isht Devi of Rao Jodha’s family. The fort acknowledges the impressions of the battlefield with the cannon and cannonballs used at the time of war. The entire Blue City is visible from the ramparts of the fort (the houses in the old city are painted blue; hence, Jodhpur is known as the Blue City of India). It also appreciates the royal culture which is seen in the Museum accommodated by Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Daulat Khana, Moti Mahal, and Sileh Khana.
- ROHETGARH FORT
It is situated on the outskirts of Jodhpur. This property was owned by Thakur Dalpat Singh I, as a reward for unparalleled bravery in numerous battle campaigns under the Rathore banner. At present, it is one of the ancient forts in Jodhpur which is now converted to a heritage hotel. It redefines hospitality by its Rajasthani culture and offers some pioneering activities like “Village Safari.”
- FORT CHANWA LUNI
It is one of the ancient masterpieces built in the eighteenth century. Fort Chanwa is situated in the nearby district of Jodhpur, Luni. It is made of red marble with a heritage look including jharokhas. It is composed of courtyards, towers, a water wheel, passages and unexpected stairways to secret pavilions and panoramic rooftops spanning the village. It is one of the famous tourist attractions in Jodhpur.
- FORT KHEJARLA
It is 400-year-old forts in Jodhpur. It is built from red sandstone that signifies the ancient Rajput culture. It offers latticework friezes and intricate jharokas that take you back to the old days of war and in the era of kings and rulers.
These palaces and forts reflect the Marwari culture.
Don’t miss out to visit these palaces and forts!
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