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जोधपुर
Jodhpur (India)
| | | | Jodhpur (Rajasthani: जोधाणा - Hindi: जोधपुर), is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 335 kilometers (208 mi) west from the state capital, Jaipur. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar desert | | Jodpur : Virtual tour |  | 8 sections and 66 items |
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Jodpur : Building(s) (1)
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between 1897 and 1899
The Jaswant Thada is a memorial built by Sardar Singh in 1899 in memory of Maharja Jaswant Singh II.
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|  | Mehrangarh Fort (30)
Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur, is one of the largest forts in India. The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city, and is enclosed by imposing thick walls.
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between 1928 and 1943
Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world - set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens.
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Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is called the Gateway to Thar, as it is literally on the edge of the Thar desert. It is also called the Sun City as the sun shines almost every day of the year.
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Jodpur : Market(s) (1)
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The commercial center of the Old City is the Sardar Market punctuated by the Clock Tower.
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As of 2001 India census, Jodhpur had a population of 846,408. Men constitute 53 percent of the population and women 47 percent.
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The city is known as the Blue City due to the blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort.
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Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is called the Gateway to Thar, as it is literally on the edge of the Thar desert. It is also called the Sun City as the sun shines almost every day of the year.
Understand
The word jodhpurs owes its etymology to this city. (riding breeches, cut at the hips but tight fitting from knee to ankle, usually worn while riding horses or playing polo).
Jodhpur is a historic city and the origin dates to the year 1459 AD when it was founded by Rao Jodha, the Rajput chieftain of the Rathores. The Rathore Kingdom was also known as the Marwar and was the largest in Rajputana.
The city was built as the new capital of the state of Marwar to replace the ancient capital Mandore, the ruins of which can be seen near what is now the Mandore Gardens. The people of Jodhpur and surrounding areas are hence also commonly called as Marwaris.
Jodhpur is also known as the Blue City, an apt name as most houses in the old city are shades of blue. This is particularly noticeable on the north side of the town, known as Brahmpuri for the many Brahmins that live there.
The forts and palaces, temples and havelis, culture and tradition, spices and fabrics, color and texture, a booming handicrafts industry, all add up to make this historic city worth a visit.
* The Regional Tourist office run by the Government of Rajasthan is located at RTDC Hotel Ghoomar, High Court Road.
Get in
Jodhpur is well connected by road, rail and air to all major cities and towns.
By plane
Jodhpur (IATA: JDH) is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Udaipur; the airport is about 5 km from the city centre. Take a taxi (Rs.200) or auto-rickshaw (Rs.100) from the airport to your hotel.
* Indian operates daily flights to Jodhpur from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Udaipur; the airline office is located on Airport Road - ☎ +91 291 291 251 0757, ☎ . Open everyday from 10:00am - 01:00pm and 02:00pm - 04:30pm. Contacts for the airport counter are ☎ , ☎ .
* Jet Airways operates daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai.
* Kingfisher operates daily flights from Dehli, Udaipur and Jaipur. Most flights connect via Udaipur.
By train
Jodhpur is an important division of the North Western zone of the Indian Rail network . It is well connected by direct trains from all metros and major cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Ajmer, Alwar, Agra, Kanpur, Allahabad, Gaya, Kolkata, Indore, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patiala, Chandigarh, Kalka, Jammu, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. For example, the popular Mandor Express leaves Delhi at 08:45pm and arrived in Jodhpur at 08:00am the next morning (Rs.1000 in AC2). From Jodhpur to Agra Fort : train number 2803 (Sleeper AC 3 tiers Rs.500) - Departure at 08:00pm and arrival at 06:30am.
The taxi stand and auto-rickshaw stand are located near the exit of the railway station.
The advance reservation office is on Station Road, between the railway station and Sojati Gate. The office is open from Monday to Saturday from 08:00am - 08:00pm and on Sunday until 01:45pm. If you are a foreign tourist, you can also buy Indrail passes in USD and reserve tickets at the International Tourist Bureau. This counter is located at the advance reservation office. You can also book your tickets online at IRCTC, the official booking site on the internet, from 04:00am to 11:00pm on all days.
By car
Approximate road distances from various destinations are :
Agra : 580 km
Ajmer : 200 km
Barmer : 220 km
Bikaner : 240 km
Jaipur : 345 km
Jaisalmer : 290 km
Mount Abu : 265 km
Mumbai : 1075 km
New Delhi : 590 km
Osiyan : 60 km
Ranakpur : 175 km
Udaipur : 275 km
By taxi
Various tour operators and travel agencies offer chauffeur-driven car - taxi services. These are charged on a per km, per day basis. You can plan to take one to arrive into the city or take one for sightseeing in and around the city.
By bus
Jodhpur can be reached by RSRTC (Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation) buses and private luxury buses which operate from all major towns and cities in Rajasthan as well as the cities of Ahmedabad and Delhi.
Get around
Means of transport include :
* Tourist Cabs (Taxis) - ply on a minimum distance/hour per day basis.
* Mini buses - public transport is available but chaotic and not advisable except when on a shoestring budget.
* Car Rental - There are many car rental companies available.
The narrow lanes of the inner walled city of Jodhpur are best traversed by cars, but can also be explored by bicycle or motorcycle/scooter.
* Auto Rickshaws (un-metered) - negotiate before you board on.
* Tongas - horse driven carriages.
See
Mehrangarh Fort dominates the city and is the largest fort in all Rajasthan. Founded in 1458 as the site of Rao Jodha's new capital - hence the name, Jodhpur - the city has grown around it, and in the 500 years that have passed the fort has never been taken by force. It's easy to see why: it occupies the entire top of a 150-meter hill with commanding views all around, with some three kilometers of massive ramparts built around the edges. The name "fort" belies the size of the complex, which houses the Maharaja's palace, several temples and, tucked away in the back, an extensive garden still farmed to this day.
Entry to Mehrangarh costs Rs.250, including still camera fee and an excellent audioguide available in six languages. A rickshaw from the city will cost around Rs.30, or you can try to pick your way through the alleys up on foot. Open 09:00am - 05:00pm daily.
The Mehrangarh Museum Trust has recently teamed up with a British adventure tourism company called Flying Fox to provide zip line tours of the Chokelao Garden and Rao Jodha Park sections of Mehrangarh. The "zip tour", a guided tour of the Fort with spectacular views of its western flank as well as of Brahmpuri - the bluest part of the Blue City - is an unique, exhilarating and safe way to learn about the culture and history of Jodhpur and Mehrangarh. The Rao Jodhpa Park is an area of special environmental interest, having been recently replanted with purely indigenous Marwari species and being home to magnificent fauna such as monitor lizards and Eurasian eagle owls. Zip tours cost between Rs.330 and Rs.1330. Open 09:00am - 05:00pm daily. ☎ +91 291 211 1989 for more information.
Historical sites
* Jaswant Thada, 1 km downhill from Mehrangarh (easily walked). Royal cenotaphs built in marble, with a picturesque location next to a little lake. Entry Rs.20, plus Rs.25 for a camera.
* Mandore, 7 km outside the city. The ancient capital of Marwar, before Jodhpur was built.
* Umaid Bhawan Palace. Clearly visible to the south of the city and completed only in 1944, this is the last great palace built in India. The Maharaja of Jodhpur lives here to this day, but half the building has been converted to a 5-star hotel and there is also a small museum on grounds (Rs. 50 - open 09:00am - 05:00pm). You'll have to take a rickshaw to get here, and it's best to ask them to wait: figure on Rs.100 for a round-trip with an hour's waiting time.
* Khejarla Fort, located 85 kms. from the main city. Situated in a rural setting, the 400-year-old, Fort Khejarla offers guests an enlivening experience. The stunning red sandstone monument is a mesmerizing example of the architecture of the Rajputs. The rugged exterior contradicts an inner paradise with a striking blend of art and architecture leaving one with a magnificent aura! The spellbound grandeur of the Fort offers picturesque settings, latticework friezes, and intricate Jharokas that at once transports you back in time to experience the majesty of a long-gone era of valor and chivalry. To reach Khejarla from Jodhpur, head on Jodhpur Jaipur highway for 73 km. You'll cross Bhavi village and a railway crossing. After railway crossing go 3.5 km and take a left turn. Then go straight for 12 km and you'll find Khejarla Fort.
Natural sites
* Balsamand Lake - now converted to a resort
* Kailana Lake - a picnic spot and a main drinking water source for the city
* Ranisar Padamsar - Ranisar was made by Queen Jasmade Hadi, Rao Jodha's wife in 1459. Ranisar is situated near Fateh Pole in Mehrangarh.
* Gulab Sagar Lake - Gulab Sagar water storage was constructed by Gulab Rai in 1788.
Temples
* Baba Ramdev Temple, Masuria Hills.
* Ganesh Temple, Ratanada.
* Mahamandir Temple, Mahamandir Chauraha.
* Pal Balaji Temple, Pal Gaon.
* Santoshi Mata Temple, Lal Sagar.
Buy
The city's main shopping drag is Nai Sadak, lined mostly with sari and shoe shops and leading straight into Sardar Market, a full-on bustling Indian market with a barely contained riot of sights, sounds and stinks. The clock-tower in the center is a useful orientation point. Popular souvenirs include:
* Bandhej - Sarees and dress material
* Mojris or Jootis - Shoes with a pointed front, a must-have accessory if you plan on dressing like a Rajput Maharaja.
* Handicrafts - These are handmade (made to look like old antiques), the handicraft industry is a booming industry in this city.
One shop stands out from the crowd :
* National Handloom, Nai Sadak (and three other outlets around the city). A four-story shop easily identified by their logo of a gloriously mustachioed and turbaned man, the jumble of items inside is authentically Indian, but prices are cheap, clearly marked, and hassle-free. The fourth story houses handicrafts and art, with most of the rest devoted to clothes.
* Nitisha,Located at Raikabad, Near Rajmata School. The store does ready-made garments for both men and women, silver and semi precious stones jewellery, cushions, bedsheets and bedcovers, fragrances, gift items, souvenirs, candles, gift packing material, show pieces and handicrafts, gift packaging accessories at great rates. All prices are clearly marked on the items and thus there is no chance of quoting high prices.
Eat
Don't forget to try the Rajasthani delicacies
* Makhaniya Lassi - lassi (yoghurt drink) spiced up with cardamom and butter
* Mawa Kachori
* Panchkuta
* Dal Bati Churma
* Gatte ka saag
* Kabuli (a rice speciality)
* Mirchi Bada / Samosa/ Pyaz Ki Kachori
* Gulab Jamun ki Sabji, Pokar sweets (Nai sadak). Its is very tasty sabji, made of raw gulab jamun (non sweet). This recipe is famous only in Jodhpur.
* Gulab Jamun, Chaturbhuj Sweets (Pungal para, City Area). It is very tasty. Every piece is near 50 GMS. Rs.120-Rs.150.
Budget
* Gypsy, Sardarpura - Fast food restaurant, quite crowded often but food is delicious.
* Cafe Mehran, Meherangarh Fort. Simple but pleasant cafe in the fort itself, with a range of tourist favorites from pizza to burgers as well as Indian thalis. Rs.60-Rs.140.
* Omelette Shop (aka Garib Hotel), just outside the gates to the main square. A bit of a cult favorite, although controversy and confusion have been stoked by a Lonely Planet recommendation, which has inspired signs all over the area claiming the mantle of the "real" Omelette Shop. Five yards away is the up and coming Vicky, whose omelettes are identical except for the noticeable increase in the amount of ginger. There is no place to sit, so don't come here expecting to relax with your omelette.
* Shahi Samosas, Nai Sawak (left side just before main gate to Sardar Market). Easily spotted thanks to the neverending queue, their samosas and kachoris are made in front of your eyes with generous amounts of stuffing. Rs.6-Rs.8.
* New Saheen Hotel (restaurant) - Very nice restaurant busy with locals, not touristy at all. For about Rs.60-Rs.80 you can try out several different dishes. Selection includes fish, kababs, dal, paneer and of course fresh roti with ghee, etc. Kitchen in same space as sitting area, a treat on all senses. Highly recommended. On the second floor of a building, above a sign "qadri guesthouse", just outside of old town, in an area full with pharmacies and clinics, close to a fancy hotel.
Mid-range
* Mehran Terrace, Meherangarh Fort. Candlelit dining with an exquisite view of the city. Thalis are Rs.300 - Rs.400. Book ahead.
* Bal Samand, Balasamand Lake Palace. Outdoor dining as well as indoor dining in peaceful surroundings. Typical North Indian food. Alcoholic drinks also served. A perfect place for a quiet evening with family and friends.
* On the rocks, Ratnada - Nice place with outdoor dining. It has a separate bar and nice ambiance. Great food but service is quite slow.
* Chilly and Garlic, Residency Road - A nice and cozy garden restaurant. Its a small place but good service and wonderful for family outing
* Pukhraj Ji Ki Dhani, Salawas village from jodhpur 20 km - Tipical Rajasthani food-Dal bati churama.Only Rs.100 for one person.
Splurge
* Pillars, Umaid Bhawan Palace. Gorgeous setting in the courtyard of the palace, and the quality of the food is very high - as is the price: there's a Rs1500 minimum for non-guests, and you can easily reach that with a main, an appetizer and a drink. Non-guests may be turned away if the hotel is full, so call ahead to avoid disappointment.
Drink
* On the Rocks at Ajit Bhawan, Jodhpur.
* Geoffrey's at Park Plaza, Jodhpur.
* Chamunda Dhaba, 9th mile stone 9 meel (NH-65). sad to say but this place doesnt offer drinks. Its not a licensed bar.
Contact
* Area Code: The telephone area code is 0291.
If you are dialing into a Jodhpur number from outside India dial +91 291 xxxxxxx. If you are dialing into a Jodhpur number long distance from anywhere in India, prefix the area code by a 0 i.e. dial 0291 xxxxxxx; in Jodhpur just dial the 7 digit number xxxxxxx.
Stay safe
This is a comparatively safe city, however it is advisable not to venture out late in the night alone.
While traveling in trains or buses, avoid any snacks offered by seemingly well meaning strangers. There have been some incidents where tourists or even locals have been drugged and looted after consuming narcotic-laced biscuits or tea.
Though the incidents of rape or sexual assault are far and few in between, women should avoid wearing revealing clothes in public places since hooligans are known to chase the girls and may cause harm. Try to move around with a couple of male friends.
Beware of touts selling rail tickets or promising reservations on trains. It is a criminal offence to buy and sell tickets except from recognized agents or the reservation offices.
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The city is known as the Sun City for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred to as the Blue City due to the blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists. The old city of Jodhpur is surrounded by a thick stone wall.
Geography and climate
Jodhpur has an average elevation of 232 meters (761 feet).
The climate of Jodhpur is generally hot and arid but with a rainy season from late June to September.. Although the average rainfall is around 360 millimeters (14 in), it is extraordinarily variable. In the famine year of 1899, Jodhpur received only 24 millimeters (0.94 in), but in the flood year 1917 it received as much as 1,178 millimeters (46.4 in).
Temperatures are extreme throughout the period from March to October, except when monsoonal rain produces thick clouds to lower it slightly. During these periods of heavy rain, however, the generally low humidity rises and this adds to the normal discomfort from the heat.
Monuments
A number of historical monuments dot the city and surrounding region.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
The Umaid Bhawan Palace is not only one of India's most imposing palaces but also among its most recent. This lavish art deco monument to royal living had an improbable conception: it was built as a public relief and employment project during a long period of drought. Over one million square feet (90,000 m²) of the finest marble was used in the construction of the palace. A special type of sandstone, called Chittar sandstone, has been used in constructing the palace and this gives it a special effect. For this reason, it is also referred to as Chittar Palace by the locals. Its style of construction, with beautiful balconies, charming courtyards, green gardens and stately rooms, makes it a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. The project employed three thousand artisans over a period of 15 years (1929-1943). The palace is named after its builder, Maharaja Umaid Singh (1876-1947), who was incidentally the president of the British Royal Institute of Architects. In 1977, the palace was segmented into the royal residence, the Heritage Hotel and a museum. It has total 347 rooms.It is the biggest private residence in the world, out of which 98 air-conditioned rooms are elegantly decorated with antique furniture as well as all the other amenities for a five star hotel.
Mehrangarh Fort
The Mehrangarh Fort lies in the heart of the old city of Jodhpur and is located atop a 125 m high hill. The magnificent Mehrangarh Fort (Jodhpur ka kila) is the most majestic and one of the largest forts in India. It was originally started (c.1459) by Rao Jodha, founder of Jodhpur. However, most of the extant fort dates from the period of Jaswant Singh (1638-78). The walls of the fort are up to 36 m high and 21 m wide; they enclose some exquisite structures.
The fort museum houses an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs (elephant seat), royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. The ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort provide not only excellently preserved cannons but also a breath-taking view of the city.
Jaswant Thada
The Jaswant Thada is architectural landmark found in Jodhpur. It is a white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The monument, in its entirety, is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These stones are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when the sun's rays dance across their surface. Within this cenotaph, there are also two more tombs.
Veer Durgadas Smarak, Masooria Hills
Veer Durgadas Smarak is situated on Masooria Hill and a panoramic and extremely magnificent view of Jodhpur city can be viewed from here, There is impressive 36 feet high equestrian statue of Veer Durgadas Rathore. other facilities of restaurant, museum, park, children playing facilities,fountains, information center etc.are also available there. A very beautiful and memorable place of Jodhpur that one must visit for most prominent trip for visitors and children who will inevitable flock there in large numbers to pay their tributes and carry with them a lasting inspiration from the immortal memory of this great man. Veer Durgadas Rathore(1638-1718 AD) was the most revered guardian and protector of Marwar. It is a fact of history that the restoration of 'Gaddi' the throne after sudden death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh ji-II to the rightful heir Maharaja Ajit Singh ji from the clinch of Moghul emperor Auragzeb. Every person of Marwar reveres Veer Durgadas for the preservation of its integrity and independent identity. This statue of veer Durgadas is erected in order to acknowledge tribute to him and an enduring universal demand for a beffiting memorial to this great hero not only of Marwar but whose deeds, sacrifice and sagacity influenced the entire subcontinent and has placed him on a pedestal amongst our most venerated national patriots. This smarak was unveiled on October3, 1998 by Prime Minister of India Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and in presence of CM Rajasthan Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and Maharaja Gaj Singh ji Jodhpur.
Osiyan Temple
An ancient temple, well worth the visit, lies in the village of Osiyan, about 60 km outside Jodhpur. It is believed that all the Oswal (a Major Jain community) originated from Osiyan. There are many sections of this temple, which was built in several distinct phases.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Jodhpur had a population of 846,408. Men constitute 53 percent of the population and women 47 percent. Jodhpur has an average literacy rate of 67 percent, higher than the national average of 59.5 percent: male literacy is 75 percent, and female literacy is 58 percent. In Jodhpur, 14 percent of the population is under six years of age.
Excursions
* Mandore
* Kaylana Lake and Garden
* Balsamand lake
* Sardar Samand lake and palace
* Masooria Hill, Veer Durgadas Smarak, park, museum
* Dhawa (Dholi) forest area
* Khichan
* Osian
Fairs and festivals
* Marwar festival
* Gangaur
* Teej
* Nag Panchmi fair
* Mahaveer Jayanti
* Shietla Mata
Cuisine
A number of Indian delicacies have originated in Jodhpur. To name a few, the Makhaniya Lassi, Mawa Kachori, Pyaaj Kachori, Hot & Spicy Mirchibada (chaudhary ka mirchi bada)(A preparation made with potato, onion, chilli and gramflour), Dal Bati Churma, Panchkuta, Lapsi (a special kind of dessert made with wheat, Jaggery, and ghee), Kachar mircha curry (made with chilli and kachar, a special type of vegetable grown in desert area) and Kadhi (made with gramflour, curd and chilli) with Baajre ka sogra. Jodhpur is known for its sweets ranging from traditional "Makhanbada" to Bengali "Roshogollas","Ras madhuri"
Transport
The city is very well connected with Road, Rail and Air. It is mostly connected with railways to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Kota, Kanpur, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Guwahati, Nagpur, Lucknow and Jaipur.The railway station is also the originating point for various trains like Jodhpur - Indore Express, Jodhpur - Bhopal Express, Jodhpur - Puri Express etc.
Jodhpur Airport is one of the prominent airports of western India. It was primarily constructed as an Air Force base because of its important strategic location.
Airlines and destinations
Indian Airlines : Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Aurangabad
Jet Airways : Delhi, Mumbai
Kingfisher Airlines : Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur.
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The area was part of the Gurjara - Pratihara empire and until 1100 CE was ruled by a powerful Bargujar King. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief of the Rathore clan. Jodha succeeded in conquering the surrounding territory and thus founded a state which came to be known as Marwar. As Jodha hailed from the nearby town of Mandore, that town initially served as the capital of this state; however, Jodhpur soon took over that role, even during the lifetime of Jodha. The city was located on the strategic road linking Delhi to Gujarat. This enabled it to profit from a flourishing trade in opium, copper, silk, sandals, date palms and coffee.
Early in its history, the state became a fief under the Mughal Empire, owing fealty to them while enjoying some internal autonomy. During this period, the state furnished the Mughals with several notable generals such as Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Jodhpur and its people benefited from this exposure to the wider world: new styles of art and architecture made their appearance and opportunities opened up for local tradesmen to make their mark across northern India.
Aurangzeb briefly sequestrated the state (circa 1679) on the pretext of a minority, but the rightful ruler Maharaja Ajit Singh was restored to the throne by Veer Durgadas Rathore after Aurangzeb died in 1707 and a great struggle of 30 years. The Mughal empire declined gradually after 1707, but the Jodhpur court was beset by intrigue; rather than benefiting from circumstances, Marwar descended into strife and invited the intervention of the Marathas, who soon supplanted the Mughals as overlords of the region. This did not make for stability or peace, however; 50 years of wars and treaties dissipated the wealth of the state, which sought and gratefully entered into subsidiary alliance with the British in 1818.
During the British Raj, the state of Jodhpur had the largest land area of any in Rajputana. Jodhpur prospered under the peace and stability that were a hallmark of this era.The land area of the state was 23,543 sq mi (60,980 km2) its population in 1901 was 44,73,759. It enjoyed an estimated revenue of £35,29,000/. Its merchants, the Marwaris, flourished without let or limit and came to occupy a position of dominance in trade across India. In 1947, when India became independent, the state merged into the union of India and Jodhpur became the second city of Rajasthan.
Oswal Jains were mainly concentrated in Gorwar Region which was again ruled by Maharaja of Jodhpur . And Oswal jains also played main role in strengthening foundation of Jodhpur by donating mass wealth , gems to Maharaja of Jodhpur & in turn Maharaja of Jodhpur used to honor these wealthy Oswal Jain Merchants as Nagar Seth or various other honorable titles.
At the time of partition, ruler of Jodhpur Hanwant Singh didn't want to join India, but finally due to the effective leadership of Sardar Vallab Patel the then Home Minister at centre princely state of Jodhpur was included in Indian Republic. Later after State Reorganization Act, 1956 it was made part of the state of Rajasthan. | | Jodpur : More pictures | |
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