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The
city of Jaisalmer is named after Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput ruler.
He founded the city in 1156. A local hermit advised him to set up
his new residence on the Tricut Hills, abandoning the old fort at
Luderwa. During the medieval times, Jaisalmer served as the main
trade route linking India to Egypt, Arabia, Persia, Africa and the
West. The 13th century saw the Jaisalmer fort being besieged for
9 years by the emperor of Delhi, Ala-ud-din Khilji. When the defeat
of the fort seemed impending, the women folk committed Jauhar (self
immolation).
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Jaisalmer,
Rajasthan sightseeing tour must include a visit to the Jaisalmer
fort. Jaisalmer fort is the second oldest fort in the state of Rajasthan.
It hovers on a 250 feet high hilltop, providing an amazing view
of the vast desert below. The fort has five palaces namely, Sarvottam
Vilas, Akhai Vilas, Gaj Mahal, Rang Mahal and Moti Mahal. Exquisitely
carved jail screens were put up to protect the interiors of the
palaces from the desert storms and sweltering heat. |
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Nathmal
ji ki haveli was the result of the efforts of two architect brothers.
Built in the 19th century, the haveli is an epitome of side-by-side
symmetry. Standing as guards to the haveli are huge tuskers carved
out of yellow sandstone. The attractions of the haveli include miniature
style paintings adorning the walls on the inside.
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| One
of the five observatories of India built by Sawai Jai Singh, the
leading astronomer of his times and the founder of Jaipur, Jantar
Mantar of Jaipur is one of the largest and the best preserved. |
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This
five story high haveli is one of the largest and most intricate
havelis in Jaisalmer. The haveli is beautifully and extensively
carved. The haveli is divided into six apartments. Two apartments
are taken over by Archaeological Survey of India, two by families
operating craft-shops and two are converted into private homes.
Some of the inside walls still contain paintings and mirror work.
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Situated
almost in the centre of the pink city, Moti Dungri Hill (meaning
Pearl Hill) boasts of an exotic palace that belonged to the son
of Maharaja Madho Singh and is still a private property of the royal
family and visitors are not allowed inside the premises of the palace.
Recently, Rajmata Gayatri Devi and his son Jagat Singh used to live
there. It is built as a replica of the Scottish castle. However,
it is the Ganesh Temple, which is most famous here.
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Some
Muslim craftsmen constructed the Tazia tower to give as a gift to
their royal benefactor. Rising from Badal Mahal (Cloud Palace),
the five-tiered tower looks splendid. A skillfully carved balcony
beautifies each story of the tower.
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Gadsisar
is an artificial lake built by Maharawal Gadsi in 14th century.
This rainwater lake served as the main source of water for entire
town at that time. The embankments of the lake house numerous small
temple & shrines.
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By Air : The nearest airport is the Jodhpur airport, 285 Km away
from Jaisalmer. There is an airport at Jaisalmer also but that is
managed by the Indian Air Force and is operational only from September
to March. The Jodhpur airport, about 285 km from Jaisalmer is a
good option.
By Rail : Jaisalmer is well connected by rail network with Jodhpur
as well as other major cities of India such as Jaipur, Agra, New
Delhi and Mumbai.
By Road : Jaisalmer has a well-developed network of roads and is
very well connected to other cities of Rajasthan such as Jaipur,
Jodhpur and Bikaner and other cities of India. |
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