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The majestic Mehrangarh fort towers over opulent palaces, colourful baazars and the sands of the Thar desert. The second largest city in the state Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodha, the Rathore ruler of the kingdom of Marwar. This 16th century capital of the Rathore Rajputs has a lot of explore around.
Mandore is nearly 9kms from Jodhpur was once the capital of the Rathore kings of Marwar till the 15th centurywhen Rao Jodha built a new in Jodhpur. It is set on a beautiful terraced garden built with red sandstone. The most impressive is the dewal of Maharaja Ajit Singh with a towering temple like spire. When he died his 6 wives and 58 concubines committed Sati on his funeral pyre. Nearby is the Hall of Heroes there are 15 life like statues of religious deities. Further up there are the queen's cenotaphs.
Destinations in Rajasthan
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