'Blue City Jodhpur' was the erstwhile capital of the courageous Marwar rulers.
today Jodhpur is one of the most important cities of Rajasthan and an important stop in the Rajasthan tourist circuit. The term 'Jodhpur' is a derivation of Rao Jodha - the founder of this Rajasthan city.
The Jodhpur city is segregated into four clear territories - Ratnada, Sadarpur, Shastri Nagar and New Jodhpur City.
The second largest city in Rajasthan, Jodhpur is known as the 'Gateway to Thar' as this sapphire blue desert bastion lies on the very edge of the Thar Desert.
History
Established by Rao Jodha who was a descendant of a Rajput clan that claimed descent from Lord Rama. Rao Jodha's father, Nainmal was a descendant of Nayal Pal who had established Rathore rule in Kannauj.
Rao Jodha had to flee from his home when his father succumbed to court politics, it was then that a sage advised him to set up capital on the edge of the Thar Desert.
The secret of Jodhpur's flourishing economy lay in the fact that this Rajputana state lay on an important ancient silk trade route that connected India to destinations in Central Asia.
Tourist Attractions
Tourist attractions in Jodhpur win you over with their timeless appeal and heritage importance. Begin a Jodhpur tour from the sprawling Mehrangarh Fort evocative of the traditional Rathore penchant for luxury. With seven imposing gateways, set atop a 150-meter high sandstone hillock, the Mehrangarh Fort stands sentinel to the bustling Jodhpur city below.
Jaswant Thada is another very important tourist stop in Jodhpur. A royal marble centotaph built to commemorate the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singhji, the Jaswant Thada is decorated with spectacular architectural friezes and sculptural grandeur.
The other tourist attractions in Jodhpur that definitely warrant a mention include: Mahamandir, temples at Osian, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Baba Ramdeo Temple, Guda Bishnoi Village and Mandore.
Also tour Sardar Samand Lake and Palace, Balsamand Lake and Palace and Giridkot. Set out on an exciting desert excursion to the intimidating Luni Fort while on tours to Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India.
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