Jaisalmer Fort
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Jaisalmer
Fort is one of the largest fortifications in the world. It is situated
in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a
World Heritage Site. It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler
Rao Jaisal, from whom it derives it name. The fort stands proudly amidst
the golden stretches of the great Thar Desert, on Trikuta Hill, and has
been the scene of many battles. Its massive yellow sandstone walls are a
tawny lion color during the day, fading to honey-gold as the sun sets,
thereby camouflaging the fort in the yellow desert. For this reason, it
is also known as the “Golden Fort”. This fort, popularly known as the
'Sonar quila' by the locals, is located in the very heart the city, and
is one of the most notable monuments in the locality.
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During
medieval times, the city played a major role in trade with Persia,
Arabia, Egypt and Africa. The fort contains 3 layers of walls. The outer
or the lower layer is made out of solid stone blocks and it reinforces
the loose rubble of Trikuta Hill. The second, or middle, wall snakes
around the fort. From the innermost, or third, wall, the Rajput warriors
once hurled boiling oil and water as well as massive blocks of rock at
their enemies, who would become entrapped between the second and third
walls. This defenses of the fort include 99 bastions, of which 92 were
built between the period of 1633-47.
Jain Temples
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Jaisalmer
About this sound pronunciation (help·info) (Rajasthani: जैसलमेर),
nicknamed "The Golden city", is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
It is located 575 kilometres (357 mi) west of the state capital Jaipur.
It is an World Heritage Site. It was once known as Jaisalmer state. The
town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which
contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses
and temples are finely sculptured. It lies in the heart of the Thar
Desert (great Indian desert) and has a population of about 78,000. It is
the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer District.
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The
majority of the inhabitants of Jaisalmer are Bhati Rajputs, named for
Bhati, who was renowned as a warrior. The ruling family of the erstwhile
Jaisalmer State belongs to Bhati Clan of Yadu[2] Rajputs of
Chandravanshi (Lunar) race who claim descent from Lord Krishna,the
deified hero who ruled at Dwarka.[3] In 1156 Rawal Jaisal,[1] the sixth
in succession from Deoraj, founded the fort and city of Jaisalmer, and
made it his capital as he moved from his former capital at Lodhruva
(which is situated about 15 km (9.3 mi) to the north-west of Jaisalmer).
In 1293, the Bhattis so enraged the emperor Ala-ud-din Khilji that his
army captured and sacked the fort and city of Jaisalmer, so that for
some time it was quite deserted. Some Bhatti's from the Royal family
migrated to Jaisal (Now in Pakistan), a place near to Chiniot Distt and
some migrated to Talwandi, now Nankana Sahib in Distt. Nankana Sahib
(Punjab, Pakistan) and others settled in Larkana (in Sind,
Pakistan)under the name of Bhutto. In Nankana Sahib, the Bhatti Clan can
be traced from the lineage of Rai Bhoe and Rai Bular Bhatti. After this
there is nothing to record until the time of Rawal Sahal Singh, whose
reign marks an epoch in Bhatti history in that he acknowledged the
supremacy of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The Jaisalmer princes had
now arrived at the height of their power, but from this time till the
accession of Rawal Mulraj in 1762 the fortunes of the state rapidly
declined, and most of its outlying provinces were lost. In 1818 Mulraj
entered into political relations with the British. Maharawal Salivahan,
born in 1887, succeeded to the chiefship in 1891.
Desert National Park
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Desert
National Park, Rajasthan, India, is situated in the west Indian state
of Rajasthan near the town of Jaisalmer. This is one of the largest
national parks, covering an area of 3162 km². The Desert National Park
is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert. Sand dunes
form around 20% of the Park. The major landform consists of craggy rocks
and compact salt lake bottoms, intermedial areas and fixed dunes.
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The
Blackbuck is a common antelope of this region. The national park's
other notable inhabitants are the desert fox, wolf and desert cat.
Birdlife in this sandy habitat is vivid and spectacular. Birds such as
sandgrouse, partridges, bee-eaters, larks, and shrikes are commonly
seen. In the winter, the birdlife is augmented by species such as the
Demoiselle Crane and MacQueen's Bustard.
Perhaps the greatest attraction of the
park is a bird called the Great Indian Bustard, an endangered species
found only in India. Desert National Park is one of the last sites in
which this species can be found in good numbers. As such, the species
draws in thousands of birdwatchers from all over the world. In addition
to the Great Indian Bustard, the park supports a variety of other birds
of interest to birdwatchers and conservationists alike.
bada bagh
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Bada Bagh, also called Barabagh (literally Big Garden) is a garden complex about 6 km north of Jaisalmer on way to Ramgarh, and halfway between Jaisalmer and Lodhruva in the state of Rajasthan in India. It contains a set of royal cenotaphs, or chhatris of Maharajas of Jaisalmer state, starting with Jai Singh II (d. 1743).
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A descendant of Maharawal Jaisal Singh, the founder of the state and Maharaja of Jaisalmer, Jai Singh II (1688–1743), commissioned a dam to create a water tank during his reign in the 16th century. This made the desert green in this area.
Patwon ki Haveli
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Haveli is the term used for a private mansion in India and Pakistan, usually one with historical and architectural significance. The word haveli is derived from Arabic haveli[1] probably through Persian hawli, meaning "an enclosed place." They share similar features with other mansions derived from Islamic Architecture such as the traditional mansions in Morocco called hawli
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The term Haveli was first applied in Rajasthan by the Vaishnava sect to refer to their temples in Gujarat. In the northern part of India havelis for Lord Krishna are prevalent with huge mansion like constructions. The havelis are noted for their frescoes depicting images of gods, goddesses, animals, scenes from the British colonization, and the life stories of Lords Rama and Krishna. The music here was known as Haveli Sangeet.
Government Museum jaisalmer
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The
Museum was established to highlight to multifaceted cultural traditions
of the great Thar desert and its heritage, which was opened to public
in 19 Feb., 1984.
The main attraction of the museum are 72 stone sculptures and 8
inscriptions, 65 coins, 13 paintings, 179 embroidered dresses and
handicraft.
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Mandore
was the capital of Marwar region of Rajasthan during ancient times and
is a magnificent city known for its strikingly beautiful gardens and
abundant scenic beauty. Tourists are amazed by the sheer numbers of
monkeys visible in the city spread all over the place, literally. The
Government Museum is located in the Mandore Gardens and displays some of
the most priceless artifacts that reflect the rich and vibrant history
of the region.
The Janana Mahal inside which the museum is located was originally
built for the convenience of the ladies of the Rajasthan royalty of yore
during the period of 1671 to 1724 A.D by the Maharaja of Mandore. This
is the place that was later developed as the museum.
Amar Sagar Lake
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Like
any other city in the world, it is essential to know a few bits of
information about Jaisalmer before you plan your journey to the city.
These small things are very important and in fact these traveling tips
can help you avoid getting to the wrong side of the situation. These
traveling tips are a must read and can prove handy for your Jaisalmer
trip.
Jaisalmer has a hot and arid climate and is very hot in daytime
during the summers but as the night falls, typical of the deserts, the
temperature cools down dramatically. Therefore the clothes must comply
by the weather condition prevailing at the time of the visit.
The city is easily accessible by both
Railways as well as Roadways and is full of moderate as well as high-end
accommodation facilities
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The History of Jaisalmer has a charm of its own. Like all other cities of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer too has its own glorious past to boast about. History of Jaisalmer draws heavily from the history of the Rajputana. The city is said to be founded by one Raja Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput ruler, in approximately 1156 A D. Legends go by that he did it on the behest of a local hermit named Eesaal. The raja choose Trikut hill as the new site for his fort. This was because he thought that his previous abode at Luderwa (16 km from present Jaisalmer) was vulnerable towards possible enemy assault.
In medieval times, Jaisalmer continued
to be on the focus of the masses because of its location. It falls in
the way of one of the two routes, which connected India from Persia,
Egypt, Africa and the west. The Bhatti Rajput rulers were still in line.
They were the sole guardian of the city and thus mustered enough wealth
through taxes levied on the passing caravans, of which there was no
scarcity.
Gadsisar Lake jaisalmer
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Gadsisar Lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Jaisalmer. Just leave the madding crowd behind and venture towards the outskirts and you will find yourself next to the famous Gadsisar Lake. Contrary to the popular belief, it is not an oasis but a water conservation tank made around 1400 A.D. by the then maharaja of Jaisalmer, Maharwal Gadsi Singh. Can you believe this structure just outside the city walls once acted as a reservoir that controlled the entire supply of water to the arid city!
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The History of Jaisalmer has a charm of its own. Like all other cities of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer too has its own glorious past to boast about. History of Jaisalmer draws heavily from the history of the Rajputana. The city is said to be founded by one Raja Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput ruler, in approximately 1156 A D. Legends go by that he did it on the behest of a local hermit named Eesaal. The raja choose Trikut hill as the new site for his fort. This was because he thought that his previous abode at Luderwa (16 km from present Jaisalmer) was vulnerable towards possible enemy assault.
In medieval times, Jaisalmer continued to be on the focus of the
masses because of its location. It falls in the way of one of the two
routes, which connected India from Persia, Egypt, Africa and the west.
The Bhatti Rajput rulers were still in line. They were the sole guardian
of the city and thus mustered enough wealth through taxes levied on the
passing caravans, of which there was no scarcity.
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