 | Historical Monuments in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |  |  The site Travel With Us to India offers to take you on a fascinating historical tour to the historical monuments in the blue city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, North India.
The cultural history of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, North India goes back to the ancient times when the regional ruler Rao Jodha built the city of Jodhpur in the middle of the desert that was supposedly no man's land.
Later the Rajput ruler constructed a number of haveli's or mansions, temples and forts in the region that reflect the architectural acumen of the Rajasthani architects and craftsmen.
Some of the popular historical monuments in Jodhpur in Rajasthan, North India are the Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Jain temples of Ranakpur, Ganesh Mandir, Sun temple, Baba Ramdeo temple, Shanishchar Ji ka Than, Umed Palace, the Balsamand Lake, Kailana temple, Nagaur and Osian
The Mehrangarh Fort is located on top of a hill in Jodhpur in Rajasthan, North India. This massive fortress is perhaps one of the mightiest and largest forts in Rajasthan, North India. The historical importance of the Mehrangarh fort lies in the fact that these fort walls have been witness to sagas of love, battles and political intrigues.
The only way to reach this mighty fortress is by passing through seven massive gates.
There are a number of mansions and palaces within the walls of the Mehrangarh fortress. Some of the popular buildings that lie within the fort walls are the Phool Mahal, Moti Mahal, Umaid Vilas, Maan Vilas and the Ajit Vilas. The royal treasures on display inside these palaces at the Mehrangarh Fort are representative of the amazingly rich, plush and fashionable lifestyle of the Rajput royalty.
The Jain temples of Ranakpur located close to Jodhpur in Rajasthan, North India are important historical monuments that you must visit during your travel tours to Jodhpur in Rajasthan, North India. The Jain temples at Ranakpur are one of the five most important Jain pilgrimages in North India.
The Ganesh Mandir located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, North India is more than 150 years old and has a massive rock cut idol of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha. A local guru who discovered the deity's idol on top of a hill constructed this temple.
The Sun Temple located in Jodhpur in Rajasthan, North India is one of the historical sites that you can visit during your travel tours to Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. There are no idols within the temple premises though the temple walls are completely ornamented with sculptures of Hindu deities. The most important aspect of this ancient Sun temple is the artistically carved sculpture of the Hindu deity, Sun God or Surya.
There is an ancient step well that is located behind the Sun Temple and is known for its architectural splendor.
The Baba Ramdeo Temple located in Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India is quite interesting with a mystifying old inscription on a rock just outside the temple warning people to enter at their own risk. This ancient temple is popularly known as the Adhar Shila Ramdeo and is located atop a steep hill.
The Jaswant Thada is a cluster of royal cenotaph that was constructed to commemorate the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singhji of Marwar. These royal cenotaphs are important historical monuments are built in pure white marble. This memorial with its splendid pillars is one of the most popular historical monuments in Rajasthan, North India.
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