 Set at the edge of
the Thar desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales
of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert.
Once the capital of the Marwar state , it was founded in 1459
A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who
claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the
Ramayana. The massive 15th century A.D. Mehrangarh Fort looms on
the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The
city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and
innumerable bastions.
A major trade centre of the 16th century A.D. the fortress-city
of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan.
While the graceful palaces , forts and temples strewn throughout
the city bring alive the historic grandeur, exquisite
handicrafts , folk dances music and the brightly attired people
lend a romantic aura to the city. The jumble of wide winding
streets are flanked with pavement stalls.
The lifestyle in jodhpur is unusually fascinating with folks
wearing lovely multihued costumes,artistically designed. Women
folk wear wide gathered skirts and a hip length jacket, with
three quarter length sleeves , covering the front and back. The
colorful turbans worn by the men folk add more color to the city
. It was from here that the popularity worn baggy - tight ,
horse riding trousers- ? Jodhpurs? took their name.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area : 75.50 sq. km.
Altitude 230 metres
Climate Summer : 42.2 degree C(Max.) 27.3 degree C(Min)
Winter : 27.5 degree C(Max.) 9.5 degree C(Min)
Rainfall 31 cms.
Clothing Summer: light tropical Winter : light woolen
Languages English, Hindi, Marwari.
Best Season Oct. - March.
Rajasthan : Forts & Palaces
Moti Dungari
, Jaigarh Fort
, Jaipur
, Nahargarh Fort
, Amber Fort
, City Palace
, Umaid Bhawan Palace
, Jodhpur
, Mehrangarh Fort
, Udaipur
, Fateh Prakash Palace
, Sajjangarh
, Kumbhalgarh Fort
, Chittorgarh Fort
, Junagarh Fort
, Bikaner
, Lal Garh Palace
, Taragarh Fort
, Ajmer
, Jaisalmer
, Sukh Niwas Palaces
, Bundi
, Achalgarh,Mt Abu
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