Mehrangarh
fort is about 5km from Jodhpur Town. Guarding the city below, crowning a perpendicular
cliff, the fort was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD when he shifted his capital
from Mandore.
Standing sentinel to the city below, it over looks the rugged and rocky terrain
and houses a palace intricately adorned with long carved panels and latticed
windows exquisitely wrought from red sandstone.
The apartments within, have their own magic -the Moti mahal (Pearl Palace),
Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Sileh Khana and Daulat
Khana with a rich varied collection of palanquins, howdas, royal cradles, miniature
paintings of various schools, folk music, instruments, costumes, furniture and
an impressive armoury.
The display of cannons on the ramparts near Chamunda temple is among the rarest
in India. As you climb up, folk musicians revive the grandeur of a bygone era.
Mehrangarh
fort is about 5km from Jodhpur Town. Guarding the city below, crowning a perpendicular
cliff, the fort was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD when he shifted his capital
from Mandore. 