The Jodhpur Fort Collection

 Jodhpur has rich design and historical heritage. The heritage of the forts and monuments of Jodhpur is an attraction for tourists. There are a number of well known castles in Jodhpur, Rajasthan which are very attractive. Its protection is the result of the joint efforts of the Government of Rajasthan's Tourism Department and the royal groups of Jodhpur. The city and its scenes are various forts and landmarks, such as:

 

·         Mehrangarh Fort

·         The Jaswant Thada

·         Umaid Bhawan Palace

The Rai ka Baag palace

Each of these forts has a related history. You will think that taking a tour of these places and getting to know them is extremely fascinating. This way, make sure you visit these places on your way to Jodhpur. Your trip to Jodhpur will be incomplete without visiting these forts and monuments.

 

Mehrangarh Fort

 

Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is one of the largest fortresses and is also the most attractive Jodhpur Fort in all of Rajasthan. This fort is one of the famous forts in India. It is located on a height difference of 150 m. It was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. Mehrangarh Fort is directly accessible from the city (5 below).

 

It takes seven doors to get there. The doors still show evidence of the various battles that took place in the past. Its second gate still shows cannonball observers attacking Jaipur's armies during the wars. One of them is Jayapol, which means triumph. It was worked on by Maharaja Man Singh to celebrate his triumphs over the forces of Jaipur and Bikaner. Another gate, Fattehpol, which means triumph, was used by Maharaja Ajit Singh as a celebration for the defeat of the Mughals.

 

The Jaswant Thada

 

On the other side of the fort complex is Jaswant Thada from Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is a royal fortress built in recognition of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd leader of Rathore of Jodhpur. Maharaja Jaswant Singh's son, Maharaja Sardar Singh, built the Jaswant Thada in memory of his father. The cenotaph contains two other tombs. The royal crematorium and three different cenotaphs are nearby. Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur, India is a case of architectural excellence in India. It is a white marble art made with finely carved marble slabs. The cut shows the art of the stone workers.

 

The Rai Ka Baag building

 

The Rai ka Bag Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is another vacation spot to visit during your Jodhpur trip. Maharaja Jaswant Singh-I built this royal residence. It is located near the railway station of the Raika Bag royal residence. The Rai Ka Bag Fort in Jodhpur, India was built in 1663. It was one of the most popular royal residences of King Jaswant Singh-II. Most of the time it remained in the octagonal hut of the Rai Ka Bag castle.

 

Rajasthan is one of the most fascinating places in India for tourism. A popular Rajasthani city in Jodhpur, a.k.a. the blue city and the city of the sun. There are some luxury hotels in Jodhpur to choose from. It has so much to offer from history, maybe an eye is enough to find it and absorb it all.