A medieval city catapulted through a time warp into the 21st century-that's Jodhpur for You. There is a
quiet, unhurried grace about this desert city and its people, a sense of kinship that can be traced to
'Bapji' also known as Gaj Singh who in another time would have been a Maharaja. Jodhpur was
founded by Rao Jodhaji in 1459. He was Commander of the Rathore Rajputs, who ruled over Marwar
"land of death. Jodhpur was one of the wealthiest city of rajputs, that had central position on the Delhi-
Gujarat trade route.
Jodhpur became the capital of Rathore Rajputs five centuries ago, when Mandore. Today it is the state's
second-largest city, much of it a sprawling, polluted metropolis, but within the old walls -- where every
building is painted the same light blue hue. Here you'll find a teeming maze of narrow medieval streets
and bazaars, where life appears much as it has for centuries. The city is also known as the Sun City
because it enjoys the bright, sunny weather all year. Jodhpur and its surrounds are home to the heritage
hotels in India. Blue city is also one of the names of Jodhpur due to many blue painted houses around
the Meghrangar Fort. Jodhpur is one of the favorite tourist destination in Rajasthan State.
Nothing else dominates the skyline like the Mehrangarh Fort, rising regally from the sheer basalt walls
of hill. There are chambers with beautiful paintings, the coronation courtyard and apartments that are
now museum for weaponry, armour, cradles, even a war tent captured from the Mughal army. How can
we forget to mention the ramparts and the insect cannons, including one brought back from Israel
during World War I. Umaid Bhawan Palace, now a heritage hotel,is India's largest art deco building and
private residence. It houses a museum showcasing memorabilia, model trains and tableware.
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