 Jodhpur was the erstwhile capital of the kingdom of Marwar and also called the 'Land of Death'. It was the largest kingdom in Rajputana and the third largest of the Indian Kingdoms next only to Kashmir and Hyderabad. The city was called Jodhgarh till 1549 AD.
Rathore Rajputs founded the city of Jodhpur in the 15th century AD when they shifted their capital from Mandore to Jodhpur. Mehrangarh Fort is built over the buff-colored sandstone hill with such perfection that it is difficult to point out the end of the hill and the beginning of the fort wall. Today the fort houses a museum managed by the Royal Trust. The buildings within the fort are the Moti Mahal, Janaki Mahal, Chandan Mahal, Royal Darbar Takhat or Throne Room, Rang Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Umaid Vilas and Maan Vilas.
Umaid Bhawan Palace was built in 1929 AD of marble and pink sandstone. The British Royal Institute of Architects gave the design for the building to Maharaja Umaid Singh and took 15 years to complete. It is also known as the Chhittar Palace because of the use of the local Chittar sandstone. Umaid Singh died just four years after the palace was completed.
The Jaswant Thada is mid way on the upward climb to the fort. It is the traditional cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur. The cenotaph of Jaswant Singh II was built in 1899 AD and is a noteworthy structure with ornamental gardens and chattris made of white marble. The cenotaphs of other rulers are relatively simpler.
How to Reach
By Air: There are daily flights from Delhi via Jaipur and from Mumbai via Udaipur to Jodhpur.
By Rail: Jodhpur can be reached by the Intercity Express, which leaves Jaipur at 5:45 AM and reaches Jodhpur at 10:30 AM.
By Road: Jodhpur is well connected with Jaipur by frequent bus services and private taxis.
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