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JODHPUR
 Jodhpur
in the north Indian state of Rajasthan is especially known
for its shopping and its wholesale and export operations.
Jodhpur, the heart of Rajasthan and the glittering jewel of
her eternal crown, bedazzle the Thar, enriching the desert
with entrepreneurship, scholarship and art. It is an island
of marble palaces, separated from the desert by an immense
wall, with eight gates facing different directions.
Popularly known as the blue city, Jodhpur appeals every
tourist from various edges of the world.
Tourist Attractions at Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort
The 5 km long majestic fort on a 125 m high elevated land is
one of the most impressive and formidable structure in
Jodhpur. Although invincible from the outside, the fort has
four gates approached by a winding road. Within the fort are
some awesome palaces with interestingly carved panels,
latticed windows and evocative names.
Jaswant Thada
A cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in 1899
A.D. in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Within the main
cenotaph are the portraits of various Jodhpur rulers.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Also known as Cheetar Palace, the Umaid Bhawan Palace is the
only 20th century palace built under the famine relief
project that gave employment to famine struck population.
The palace was completed in 16 years. The brilliant monument
built in sandstone is still the residence of the former
rulers with a section of it running as a hotel and remaining
part as a museum.
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