Admire the brilliant craftsmanship at Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur

Standing in all its splendour, Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is a prominent tourist attraction in Rajasthan. It is one of the colossal forts of India that lies atop a steep hill. It is acknowledged as among the well-preserved forts in India. The fort houses many other period palaces, which are worth to explore.

Mehrangarh Fort is among the largest forts in Rajasthan. It serves as the most grandiose structure in Jodhpur. Located atop a 150 m high hill, the fort is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

You can reach the fort from seven gates. These gates have the marks of different battles fought in the bygone era. The second gate still stands testimony to cannonball hits by assaulting armies of Jaipur during wars. Jayapol, meaning victory is another gate. Constructed by Maharaja Man Singh to celebrate his victory over Bikaner and Jaipur armies. Fatehpol, meaning victory is another gate, built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the as celebration for defeating the Mughals.

Mehrangarh Fort Museum serves as among the finest museums in the state. This is beautifully laid out and houses a palanquin section. You can find a huge variety of old royal palanquins. Other items on display includes costumes, arms, paintings and decorated period rooms. The museum offers an insight of the splendour of the royal families of the bygone era.

Other highlights of Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan encompass various palaces inside the fort. With their huge courtyard, the fort has the spectacular palaces like Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace. It houses the Sringar Chowk, the royal throne of Jodhpur. The fort also houses galleries and temples. The 'Chhatra' of a soldier, Kirat Singh Soda lies to the left of the Mehrangarh Fort.

Moti Mahal

This is the largest period room of the museum. Built by Raja Sur Singh, Moti Mahal was the place where the king used to sit on his throne and conducted meeting all his subjects. The Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace has the five alcoves that take you to hidden balconies. It is believed that the balconies were especially created for the five queens of the Maharaja to facilitate them to hear on court proceeding.

Sheesh Mahal

The Hall of Mirrors in Mehrangarh Fort is a typical example of a Rajput Sheesh Mahal. It showcases stunning mirror-work. It is overlapped by the exquisite mirror-work of dazzlingly painted religious figures made in plaster, which make it counted among popular Rajasthan attractions.

Phool Mahal

Known as the “Palace of Flowers”, it is among the grandest Mehrangarh Fort period. It is believed that the Phool Mahal was a private chamber of pleasure of the Maharajas. Dancing girls are believed to perform here.

Takhat Vilas

This popular Jodhpur Fort also houses Takhat Vilas, which used to be the chamber of Maharaja Takhat Singh. The place served as the venue of his residence during the time of his rule. Takhat Vilas showcase an impressive blend of styles, both traditional and modern. The lovely paintings on the walls, depicting scenes from the religious Krishna Leela still retain their charm.

Treasuring the Bygone Era on Jodhpur Travel

In search of something new, I set out my tour to Rajasthan along with Kristina, my adorable sister. A short weekend break was a great opportunity for me to relax my agitated senses in the wonderful city of Rajasthan. We left from Delhi and soon we landed in the royal state of Rajasthan. We stayed in a three-star hotel in Jodhpur.

After refreshing myself, I was ready to explore Jodhpur, the Sun City. Standing gracefully on the threshold of the Thar Desert, Jodhpur takes pride in being the second biggest city in Rajasthan. The first look of the city takes you back to history. The magnificent forts and ruins insist you to surprise over the expert craftsmanship of the artisans of the olden days.

I started my Jodhpur tour with a visit to the “Mehrangarh Fort”, a formidable structure in Jodhpur. I heard from a common folk that it is one of the largest forts in the country. A lie around 400 feet above the city, the fort is encircled by impressive thick walls. The structure of the fort made me wonder that how skilfully the defensive steps used to be taken.

Left flabbergasted by the architecture of the fort, I left for Jaswant Thada, another popular attraction of Jodhpur. It lies near the Mehrangarh fort. Other visitors on Jodhpur travel were also trying to figure out how it was built. The royal cenotaph built of white marble was constructed in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.

The day ended and we were back to the hotel. I usually avoid oily and spicy food but I had to give my consent to it as Kristina was in a mood to savour the Rajasthani cuisine. We ordered a Rajasthani Thali that includes all the popular delicacies of the state like Gatte ki Sabji, Panchkuta and Pyaaz ki Kachori. Though the food was a bit spicy yet it was able to satiate our hunger.

We started our next day with a visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace. On being reached there, we were stunned with the grandiose structure of the palace. As the common folk told us that the structure took around 15 years to complete. Now it is serving as a heritage hotel and one section of the palace also houses a museum. I, along with Kristina enjoyed a visit to the museum. It was delightful to see the belongings of the royal, giving an insight of the bygone era.

I was contended with the experience of travel to Jodhpur that made me forget everything and enabled me to enjoy my short break up to the hilt. 

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