The second-largest city in Rajasthan, Jodhpur, is referred to as the “Blue City” by locals. The name certainly fits because the majority of the architecture, including forts, palaces, temples, havelis, and even residences, is constructed in vibrant blue tones. This gorgeous city’s towering forts provide for a spectacular sight that you wouldn’t want to miss. With its eight gates leading out of the citadel, Mehrangarh’s enormous, commanding stronghold dominates a rocky slope. The new city is outside the building. Additionally, Jodhpur is renowned for the unique Marwari or Malani horse breed, which is unusual and only found there.
The Mehrangarh Fort rises impregnably and perpendicularly from a hill 125 metres above Jodhpur’s skyline. One of the most well-known forts in India, it is rich in stories and history. The second gate of Mehrangarh Fort still shows evidence of cannonball assaults by Jaipuri army forces. The fort, which is chiselled and strong, is renowned for its fine latticed windows, carved panels, ornately adorned windows, and the Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal walls.
The 400-year-old Khejarla Fort is situated in a remote area 85 kilometres from the major metropolis. Rajput architecture is evident in the magnificent red sandstone structure, which is currently a hotel. The scenic surroundings, latticework friezes, and ornate Jharokas of the fort will mesmerise visitors.
The 400-year-old Khejarla Fort is situated in a remote area 85 kilometres from the major metropolis. Rajput architecture is evident in the magnificent red sandstone structure, which is currently a hotel. The scenic surroundings, latticework friezes, and ornate Jharokas of the fort will mesmerise visitors.
Maharaja Umaid Singh constructed Umaid Bhawan Palace in 1929 in response to a famine that had recently struck the state. Because Chittar hill’s stones were used in its construction, it was also known as the Chittar Palace. The palace took 16 years to build and was designed by renowned British architect HV Lanchester. The palace’s architecture is a fusion of Indo-Saracenic, Classical Revival, and Western Art Deco styles and was constructed using sandstone and marble. It is acknowledged as both one of the grandest and biggest private residences in the whole world. The palace is the sole one from the 20th century.
The Pearl Hall known as Moti Mahal is where the royal family had their audiences. Five nooks and glass windows in the hall allowed the queens to observe what was happening in the Sringar Chowki, the royal throne of Jodhpur.
The Pearl Hall known as Moti Mahal is where the royal family had their audiences. Five nooks and glass windows in the hall allowed the queens to observe what was happening in the Sringar Chowki, the royal throne of Jodhpur.
The Sheesh Mahal, sometimes referred to as the Glass Palace of Jodhpur, is located inside the grounds of Mehrangarh Fort. This amazing structure is embellished with mirror walls that extend from the ceiling to the floors. The mirror work of vividly painted religious statues made in plaster are overlaid over it.
The Phool Mahal, also known as the Flower Hall, is the most extravagant of the palace’s halls based on its name. It is reported that the Maharajas’ pleasure dome is this lovely room. Ahmedabad, Gujarat, supplied the gold that was used to build the Taj Mahal.
The Phool Mahal, also known as the Flower Hall, is the most extravagant of the palace’s halls based on its name. It is reported that the Maharajas’ pleasure dome is this lovely room. Ahmedabad, Gujarat, supplied the gold that was used to build the Taj Mahal.