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Standing at the edge of the Thar Desert lies the 2nd largest city after Jaipur. This city houses a number of palaces, temples and other architectural monuments which add to its glory. This city founded by Suryavanshi Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D. was once the capital of former princely state of Marwar. The old city of Jodhpur is surrounded by a 10 kms long wall. From the fort you can see the wall here separating the old city from the new city. The new city has rapidly grown round this Mehrangarh Fort.With the Mehrangarh fort on the west and stately sandstone palace of Umaid Bhawan on the east, this city is prevented from the deserts with eight gates facing different directions. The glorious and elegant monuments, temples and gardens of the city are a reminder of the past and depict a multi-faceted grandeur.

Mehrangarh Fort
The Mehrangarh fort is set on a 125 m high hill which can be accessed by a winding road uphill. The majestic fort is one of greet hilltop forts. Mehrangarh means 'Majestic Fort'. This fort which can be seen from the surrounding part of the city was originally built in 1806. The medieval charm is displayed in the exquisitely carved panels and porches and the decorated walls and windows of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana. Mehrangarh has its own architectural appeal, such as brilliant stained glass, that creates vibrant mosaics on the floors, with the passage of the sun through the day. The palace in this fort has its own peculiar style. The only means to access .

royal residences were the narrow staircases built within. The fort still houses a collection of musical instruments palanquins, furniture and cannons.The well situated Mehrangarh almost appears impressible. The battlements are set four hundred feet above the hill. The fort also has three gates, each built to commemorate a victory as well as to reinforce the fort.

UMMED PALACE
It stands 2 kms from Jodhpur and is one the world's biggest palaces built in twentieth century. The Palace was started as project to provide employment to famine stricken farmers. The palace which is designed by architects HO Lancaster and JR Lodge, stands on 26 acres of land out which 15 acres is gardens. The palace has European interiors and most modern ffacilities. It also provides central air conditioning. It also has in the underground a swimming pool. This sand stone façade building now houses the erstwhile ruler of Jodhpur, a Five Star Deluxe Hotel and a Museum.

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