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India Trip - 2016 - Jodhpur - Page 2

Mehrangarh Fort

Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India. Built around 1460 by Rao Jodha, the fort is situated 410 feet above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards.

Mehrangarh Fort

Jodhpur is known as "The Blue City" but even experienced tour guides can't agree on the underlying reason as to why blue was chosen. Some say the colour is associated closely with the Brahmins, India's priestly caste, and the blue houses of the old city belong to families of that caste. Consequently, you also hear the properties referred to as the 'Brahmin Houses'

15th Century.....

This place is the heritage of the Rathore rulers

The last Rathore prince (age 4!) was crowned in the little marble chairs on the right....

The Rathores ruled Marwar from Jodhpur till the merger of the Princely States with the Dominion of India in 1949