The
Mehrangarh Fort is an architectural marvel that stands proudly
on a 125 m long hill in the historic city of Jodhpur. This magnificent
structure that was built in 1459 AD spreads over an area of around 5 km and
is one of the largest forts in India. Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur,
started the construction of the Mehrangarh Fort but it was finally completed
during the reign of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. At some point of time the fort
was taken over by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb but was regained by Ajit
Singh, the son of Jaswant Singh.
Like most of the large forts in Rajasthan, the Mehrangarh Fort also houses
many palaces, temples and well-laid gardens. In fact, visitors to the
Mehrangarh Fort should not miss the
Moti Mahal, which is a colorful
mosaic of stained glass and delicately carved stone screens. The
Chandan
Mahal, Rang Mahal and the
Darbar Takhat are some other places
you must visit. The Mehrangarh Fort is also known for its massive and
elegantly carved gates, which are seven in number. The fort also has a
collection of palanquins, paintings and furniture that were used by the
royals. One more thing you should not miss is a view of the
'blue city'
of Jodhpur from the ramparts of the Mehrangarh Fort. It is a magnificent
sight that is sure to leave you awe struck.
Caper Travel India provides tour packages to the Mehrangarh Fort in
Rajasthan. For more information or to book a tour, please enter your query
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