 The
second largest city of Rajasthan, Jodhpur was founded by Rao
Jodha in 1459 A.D. Jodhpur is famous for its magnificent forts
and palaces and regarded as one of the a major tourist destinations
of India.
Famous tourist attractions here include Mehrangarh Fort,
situated at an altitudeof about 125 metres and encircled by
a 10 km long wall having seven gates. Inside the Fort are the
magnificent palaces, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal,
Sileh khana and Daulat khana. The famous Umaid Bhawan Palace
(the largest art-decorated building in the world) with beautiful
corridors, staircases and hallways here is a great attraction
and not to be missed tourist spot. Neat white marble cenotaph
named as Jaswant Thada, dedicated to Maharaja Jaswant is also
a worth visiting tourist spot in Jodhpur.
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