| Jodhpur, a gateway to the Thar desert towns, is | | | | visitand view the collection of palanquins, howdahs, |
| the second largest city of Rajasthan and for | | | | royal cradles, miniatures, musical instrument, |
| almost five centuries it was the capital of Marwar. | | | | costumes and furniture. |
| Today, this Blue City seems to have been put | | | | The cannons, placed strategically, on the ramparts |
| together for the benefit of the tourist. The major | | | | are well - Preserved and impressive. |
| attraction in Jodhpur for any visitor is the | | | | Chamunda Mataji Temple |
| impressive 15th century Mehrangarh Fort. | | | | The Chamunda Mataji was Rao Jodha's favorite |
| | | | goddess, he brought her idol from the old capital |
| Mehrangarh Fort | | | | of Mandore in 1460 and installed her in Mehrangarh |
| The foundation of the fort was laid on May 12, | | | | fort. |
| 1459 by Rao Jodha on a rocky hill 9 kilometres to | | | | To the left of the fort is chhatri of Kirat Singh |
| the south of Mandore. | | | | Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the |
| Mehrangarh Fort Attractions | | | | Mehrangarh fort. |
| Famous Palaces | | | | Different Gates Surrounding Fort |
| As you walk around the fort you can see a lot of | | | | There are seven gates, which include Jayapol |
| courtyards and palaces and the amazingly put | | | | meaning victory built by Maharaja Man Singh to |
| together museum with its exquisite collection of | | | | commemorate his victories over Jaipur and |
| artefacts. So of the famous Palace inside the fort | | | | Bikaner armies. |
| include Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Phool Mahal | | | | Fattehpol also meaning victory gate was built by |
| (Flower Palace), Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace Sileh | | | | Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of |
| Khana and Dault Khana where you can get | | | | Mughals. |