Mehrangarh Fort
The fort of Mehrangarh, located in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan, is one of the biggest forts in India. Built by Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur, it boundaries several palaces and these palaces are world famous for their sprawling courtyards intricate carvings.

Earlier it was known as the Chintamani fort. The fort was built in fourteenth century on hill called Bakharchiriya or bird’s nest.  This name of the hil, as it suggests, provides the view of the whole white washed city beneath it. The fort stands on a sheer bare rock 122 metres above the plain. The fort is fortified by walls as thick as twenty-four metres in thickness, and as high as forty metres. The ramparts of the castle span over some ten kilometers.

Throughout its history, the might fort of Mehrangarh has never ever been seized. The six meter thick invincible fortifications have provided the required protection. Some of these walls still boast the cannon marks of war and this Jodhpur fort is testimony of the chronicles and legends of Jodhpur's rough past.

The Moti Mahal (pearl house) is made of extesively carved stones. It was the dwelling place of the then royal throne of Jodhpur. Umaid Villas standing next to Moti Mahal showcases some remarkable Rajasthani miniature art work. Another villa or house, The Ajit Villa, preserves a rich collection of regal attires and musical instruments. The Phool Mahal (house of flower) is the home for the legendary Coat of Arms of Jodhpur. The parapets of Phool Mahal are beautified with unique art works portraying various melodious folklore scenes.

Mehrangarh fort holds one of the finest museums in the region. Interesting collection of royal palanquins are preserved in this museum including the heavy Mahadol palanquin, which last saw a battle in 1730 which the then Governor of Gujarat lost. The museum exhibits the heritage of the Rathores in costumes, arms, paintings and decorated rooms.

Moti Mahal
The Moti Mahal was built in the last two decades of sixteenth century by the then Maharaja Sur Singh. In English its meaning equates Pearl Palace. The palace has been very well maintained throughout the period and the walls and ceilings still remain sparkling smooth. It matches similarities in latticed screens and extended balconies with the Anup Mahal in Bikaner.

Daulat Khana Palace
Daulat Khanaa palace stands next to the Moti Mahal Palace. This site is of great historical interest. It preserve the curios like liquor bottles wrapped in wet cloths, carpet weights, heavy locks, vanity boxes of the royal women, coin boxes, and intricately decorated hookahs (hookahs are long pipe attached to pot for smoking tobacco). The liquor bottles were the source of bravery against the pain that soldier drank to get heated up before imminent battle.

Phool Mahal
Prince Abhay Singh guided the construction of the Phool Mahal or Flower Palace. The wall paintings of the palace are influenced by the contemporary European style.

Nagnechiji Temple and Chamunda Devi Temple
The Nagnechiji temple was the family temple of the Rathore dynasty. The idol of lorf Nagnechiji to Marwar in the fourteenth century by Rao Dhuhad and soon after the construction of Meherangarh, the idol was installed there. Another temple next to it is Chamunda Devi Temple. This temple is of the goddess Durga the godess of power and energy (Shakti).

The forts and palaces of Rajasthan are worth visiting especially the Mehrangarh fort.

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