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Tourist Places Jodhpur
 Mehrangarh
Fort
Perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and
magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers
of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to
the from the city 5 kms below. Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies
of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Maharaja Umaid Singhji who built this palace was fascinated with western lifestyles
so he marshalled the services of a well-known Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan
Lanchester, a creditable equal of Edward Lutyens (architect of New Delhi) to construct
a three hundred and forty seven roomed Umaid Palace.
Mandore Garden
Mandore was the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar and is located about 5 miles
north of Jodhpur, but was later abandoned for the security of Mehrangarh fort.
Here you will find the dewals, or cenotaphs of Jodhpur's former rulers. Unlike
the usual chhatri-shaped cenotaphs typical of Rajasthan, they were built along
the lines of a Hindu temple, four stories high, with fine columns and an elegant
spire, all in red sandstone. The most impressive is the dewal of Maharaja Ajit
Singh (reigned 1678-1724). These cenotaphs are set in beautiful landscaped gardens.
Fateh Sagar
140x75 m sized Fateh Sagar was made near Merti
Gate by Maharaja Vijay Singh in 1778. It used to get water from it's Sourthern
canal linked with Bal Samand as well as Kaylana lake. Beside this is a temple
named Ramanuj Kot, belonging to Vaishnavs of Ramanuj cult. This temple was made
in 1986.
Gulab Sagar
150x90 m sized Gulab Sagar water storage
was constructed by Gulab Rai in 1788, who was a mistress of Maharaja Vijay Singh.
Earlier there was another source of water here, called 'Bawri', which was converted
into Gulab Sagar. Located near Sardar Market in old city area, it's construction
took 8 years. It is said that this part was made in 1835, in the memory of Sher
Singh, Gulab Rai's son. The water for it came through a canal from Bal Samand
lake and was used for drinking earlier. But now, it's only the rain water which
brings all the garbage and dirt into this neglected monument of Gulab Rai.
Tapi Bawdi
Constructed in 1675 by Tapoji Tejawat, 40 feet wide and
250 feet long Tapi Bawdi is located at Hatdiyon Ka Chowk in Bhimji Ka Mohalla.
It was constructed in four year with 72 thousand rupees. This longest Bawdi of
the city was the main source of water in Jodhpur for three decades. It has six
beautiful and artistic storeys.
Kaylana Lake
Located 8 kms.
West of Jodhpur, Kaylana lake was constructed in 1872 by Pratap Singh. It is spread
over 84 square kilometers' area. Earlier this area had palaces and gardens made
by two rulers of Jodhpur-Bhim Singh and Takhat Singh. These were destroyed to
make Kaylana lake. Near the lake is a Dak Bungalow of Irrigation department. This
famous picnic spot has taken the lives of many youngesters trying to swin across
this deep lake.
Bal Samand
Bal Samand lake and agarden are
located on Jodhpur-Mandore road, 7 kms from Jodhpur. It was constructed in 1159
by Parihar Balak Rao. Approximately one kilometer long, 50 meters wide and 15
meters deep this lake has been made by storing the rain water. Water was supplied
to Gulab Sagar, Fateh Sagar and Sardar Sagar canals from this lake.
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