72-643: Mehrangarh is an historic fort located in Jodhpur , Rajasthan , India . It stands on a hilltop, rising about 122 m (400 ft) above the surrounding plains, and the complex spans 1,200 acres (486 hectares). It was initially built around 1459 by the Rajput ruler of Rathore clan Rao Jodha , though most of the existing structure is from the 17th century built by his successors. The fort has seven gates, which includes main entrance Jai Pol (meaning 'victory gate'), built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over
144-531: A "bride wealth" dowry by her soon-to-be husband's mother. Nose rings and earrings are often decorated with precious stones of ruby, sapphire and emerald. The Meghwal women's embroidery is sought after. Their work is distinguished by their primary use of red, which comes from a local pigment produced from crushed insects. The Meghwal women artisans of Thar desert in Sindh and Balochistan, and in Gujarat are considered masters of
216-461: A Future Mobility Plan where a 35-km Metro Line is proposed from IIT Jodhpur to Jaisalmer Bypass after Year 2030. With another proposed 11 more BRTS Corridors in Jodhpur between 2021–2030 to provide public transport to the increasing population before starting Metro. Suburban stations around Jodhpur: Jodhpur Airport is one of the prominent airports of Rajasthan. It is primarily a military airbase with
288-480: A civilian enclosure to allow for civilian air traffic. Due to Jodhpur's strategic location, this airport is regarded as one of the most important ones for the Indian Air Force. At present, direct flights from Ahmedabad, Belgaum, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata and Mumbai to the city are operated by Air India Indigo , SpiceJet , Vistara and Star Air . The bill and basic formalities for
360-447: A collection of palanquins , howdahs , royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costumes, and furniture. The ramparts of the fort house preserved old cannon (including the famous Kilkila ), and provided a breath-taking view of the city. Howdahs were a kind of two-compartment wooden seat (mostly covered with gold and silver embossed sheets), which were fastened onto the elephant's back. The front compartment, with more leg space and
432-629: A flourishing trade in opium , copper , silk , sandalwood , dates , and other tradeable goods. After the death of Rao Chandrasen Rathore in 1581, the kingdom was annexed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar , Marwar thus became a Mughal vassal, owing fealty to them while enjoying internal autonomy . Jodhpur and its people benefited from this exposure to the wider world as 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
504-460: A number of food items, but the specialties of the city are Pyaaj Kachori , Mirchi Bada and Mawa Kachori. Dal-Baati-Churma, Makhaniya Lassi, Ker Sangri are also some famous foods in Jodhpur. Educational facilities include: Major research institutes and organizations have been established in the city for promoting research: Rajasthan High Court is the High Court of the state of Rajasthan. It
576-475: A raised protective metal sheet, was meant for kings or royalty, and the rear smaller one for a reliable bodyguard disguised as a fly-whisk attendant. Palanquins were a popular means of travel and circumambulation for the ladies of the nobility up to the second quarter of the 20th century. They were also used by male nobility and royals on special occasions. This gallery displays one of the most important and best-preserved collections of fine and applied arts of
648-563: A rocky hill 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the south of Mandore. This hill was known as Bhakurcheeria, the mountain of birds. According to legend to build the fort he had to displace the hill's sole human occupant, a hermit called Cheeria Nathji, the lord of birds. Cheeria Nathji was a man with the local population as his followers and hence influential in the region. When requested to move he refused categorically. This happened many times. Rao Jodha then took extreme measures and sought help from another more powerful saint, Karni Mata of Deshnoke who
720-448: A temple consecrated to Sri Jalandharnath, is known for its murals showing ascetics in yoga poses and murals bearing inscriptional records of the dignitaries visiting the shrine which includes Charanas , nobles , and the Rajas . The city is famous for its charming locations and is often featured in various films, advertisements, music videos, and soaps. The historic buildings and landscapes of
792-658: A tributary of Luni River, flows from Banad to Salawas in Jodhpur Urban Area. A Riverfront project is approved and is in Planning for this river for 35 km length coming inside Jodhpur Urban Area which is under Namami Ganga Project of Ministry of Jal Shakti from January 2021, earlier this project was under Jodhpur Development Authority. Pin Code of Jodhpur is 342001 which comes under Jodhpur postal division (Jodhpur Region). Temperatures are extreme from March to October, except when
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#1732851086185864-485: A well-developed polo ground where tournaments are held occasionally. Jodhpur has these FM stations: Tehsils of Jodhpur: Meghwal The Meghwal or Meghwar (also known as Megh and Meghraj ) people live primarily in northwest India , with a small population in Pakistan. Their traditional occupation was agricultural farming, cattle-herding and weaving. Meghwals are known for their contribution to embroidery and
936-409: Is 1,137,815 of which 599,332 are males and 538,483 are females. With the inclusion of 395 villages in Jodhpur city in the month of February 2021 by JoDA, the new population count for the city is 2,330,000 and is expected to grow by 33.04% over the next decade. In the year 2031 population of Jodhpur city is expected to be more than 3.1 million. The population of Jodhpur city after expansion of city borders
1008-434: Is 2,330,000. Jodhpur has a hot desert climate ( Köppen BWh ), due to its very high potential evapotranspiration . Although the average rainfall is around 362 mm (14.3 in), which falls mostly from June to September, it fluctuates greatly. In the famine year of 1899, Jodhpur received only 24 mm (0.94 in), but in the flood year of 1917, it received as much as 1,178 mm (46.4 in). Jojari river,
1080-425: Is 80.56 percent, approximately 88.42 percent for males and 73.93 percent for females. Approximately 12.24 percent of the population is under six years of age. Jodhpur city is governed by a Municipal Corporation which comes under Jodhpur Urban Agglomeration. The Jodhpur Urban/Metropolitan area includes Jodhpur, Kuri Bhagtasani, Mandore Industrial Area, Nandri, Pal Village and Sangariya . Its urban/metropolitan population
1152-485: Is also considered the center of India's $ 200 million handicraft industry. The city is also a major tourist destination, claiming attractive heritage hotels and sights from its long history. Jodhpur also has the largest standardized test training industry in western Rajasthan, with top coaching institutes for the IIT-JEE , NEET-UG and NEET-PG , and Civil Service Exams. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and
1224-847: Is famous for its Mirchi Bada , Rabdi Ghewar and Mawa Kachori. Jodhpur's most notable attractions are Mehrangarh Fort which overlooks upon the city, the blue bylanes of the old city are also an attraction, Umaid Bhawan Palace , Jaswant Thada , and the Ghanta Ghar , or Clock Tower. Tourists are also within proximity to Mandore Garden , Kaylana Lake and Garden , Balsamand Lake , Machia Biological Park , Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Ratanada Ganesh Temple, Toorji Ka Jhalra, Sardar Samand Lake and Palace, Masooria Hills, Veer Durgadas Smarak (monument, park, and museum), Surpura Dam and Bhim Bhadak Cave. Other attractions of people are at markets of food, antique items, traditional clothes and traditional shoes (also called Jodhpuri Mojari ) held in Jodhpur. Mahamandira ,
1296-527: Is located about 100 kilometres from the city, will be one of the nine freight loading points along the DMIC route. In addition, both the Jodhpur and Pali districts fall under the region that is planned to be developed as a manufacturing hub for the DMIC. The present Member of Parliament from Jodhpur is Gajendra Singh Shekhawat of the BJP . Jodhpur is a significant city of western Rajasthan and lies about 250 km from
1368-589: Is under construction encircling Jodhpur to reduce vehicular traffic. National highways passing through Jodhpur include: State highways passing through Jodhpur are: Paota Bus Stand is the most important bus stand for all government and private buses to and from Jodhpur The route is operated by the RSRTC . This Bus stand serves various rural and urban areas. This is the biggest Bus stand in Jodhpur. Jodhpur has two outdoor stadiums and one indoor stadium complex: are also among other sports facilities. The city has
1440-508: The Jaipur and Bikaner armies in 1806. The Fattehpol ( lit. ' victory gate ' ), commemorates victory of Maharaja Ajit Singh over the Mughals . Within its boundaries are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards, a Chamunda Mataji Temple, as well as a museum that houses various relics. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of
1512-666: The monsoonal rain produces thick clouds to lower it slightly. In April, May, and June, high temperatures routinely exceed 40 °C. During the monsoon season, average temperatures decrease slightly, but the city's generally low humidity rises, which adds to the perception of the heat. The highest temperature recorded in Jodhpur was on 20 May 2016, when it rose to 48.8 °C (119.8 °F). Jodhpur has been ranked 30th best “National Clean Air City” (under Category 1 >10L Population cities) in India. Jodhpur contributes $ 4 billion (approx) to Rajasthan's economy through different Industries. It
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#17328510861851584-620: The Bhambhi or Meghwal caste. Due to this, there came 5 main divisions in the community: Some Meghwals are associated with other social groups. Shyam Lal Rawat refers to the Meghwals of Rajasthan as "one of the dominating backward castes ...", a connection also made by Debashis Debnath. The Balali and Bunkar communities have also begun using the Meghwal name. There exists cultural differences among these sub-caste groups of Meghwal. For example:
1656-667: The British and entered into a subsidiary alliance with them. A major revolt occurred in 1857 by some Rathore nobles of Pali led by Thakur Kushal Singh of Auwa , but the rebels were defeated by the British Army under Colonel Holmes and peace was restored. During the British Raj , the state of Jodhpur had the largest land area in the Rajputana . The land area of the state was 93,424 km (36,071 sq mi) its population in 1901
1728-533: The Chamunda Devi temple inside of the Mehrangarh Fort, in which 224 people were killed and more than 400 injured. The fort has musicians performing folk music at the entrance and houses museum, restaurants, exhibitions, and craft bazaars. The fort was one of the filming locations for Disney's 1994 live-action film The Jungle Book , as well as the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises . Principal photography for
1800-869: The Jata Bhambis dress themselves like the Jat women and are distinguished from the use of lac churas instead of ivory ones. The women of the Charania Bhambis wear a dress of yellow colour like the Charan women." In Gujarat, except the Maheshwari Meghwals, Marwada, Gujara and Charaniya sub-sections of Meghwals worship the Mata . Moreover, the Marwada and Gujara Meghwals, in contrast to the Charaniya Meghwals, hold great reverence for
1872-597: The Mahashas also claim to be belonging to Meghs. After Partition of India in 1947, the Meghs who had become converts to the Hinduism , had to migrate to Indian territory. As of 1991, the population of Meghs in Punjab (India) was estimated at 105,157. In the countryside of Rajasthan, many of the people of this community still reside in small hamlets of round, mud-brick huts painted on
1944-524: The Maru Bhambis) are very closely connected and inter-marry, while the last two divisions only marry in their own communities respectively. The Bhambis are not allowed to wear gold and silver ornaments, but an exception is made in the case of head village Bhambi and his wife. There is striking popularity in the dress of men, but the Maru Bhambi women generally wear Ghagra or petticoat of country chintz, while
2016-606: The Meghwal like Jata Bhambis, Bamnia Bhambis and Charania Bhambis in Rajasthan do not inter marry within other sub-castes. These sub-groups being more conscious about their previous identities maintain their old customs and traditions . Furthermore, there were also considerable diversity in dressing habits between different sub-groups. In 1891, when Hardyal Singh wrote about the Bhambi, Meghwal caste of Marwar states, he observed: "The first two divisions (The Adu or unmixed Bhambis and
2088-501: The Mughal period of Indian history, during which the Rathore rulers of Jodhpur maintained close links with the Mughal emperors. It also has the remains of Emperor Akbar. This gallery displays a rare collection of armour from every period in Jodhpur. On display are sword hilts in jade, silver, rhino horn, ivory, shields studded with rubies, emeralds and pearls and guns with gold and silver work on
2160-512: The barrels. The gallery also has on display the personal swords of many emperors, among them outstanding historical piece like the Khaanda of Rao Jodha, weighing over 3 kg, the sword of Akbar and the sword of Timur . This gallery displays colours of Marwar-Jodhpur, the finest example of Marwar paintings. The Turban Gallery in the Mehrangarh Museum seeks to preserve, document and display
2232-698: The border with Pakistan . This location makes it a key base for the Indian Army , Indian Air Force (IAF), and Border Security Force . Jodhpur's South Western Air Command is one of Asia's largest and one of the most critical and strategically located airbases of the IAF (The Jodhpur Airport played the crucial role during the Indo-Pakistani wars of 1965 and 1971 ) deployed fighter jets and advanced light helicopters . There are 5 squadrons of Indian Air force which known as 32 wing. Jodhpur has culturally been known by
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2304-477: The cities like Amritsar , Jalandhar and Ludhiana a good number of them is engaged as workers in factories producing sports, hosiery, surgical and metal goods. Very few of them have their own business or a small scale industry. Tiny business and service units are their main support for livelihood. The Meghwal women in Rajasthan are known for their exuberantly detailed costumes and jewellery. Married women often wear gold nose ring, earrings and neckpieces, given as
2376-743: The city has a population of 1.83 million. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Jodhpur district and Jodhpur division . It is historic capital of the Kingdom of Marwar , founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha , a Rajput chief of the Rathore clan. On 11 August 1947 four days prior to the Indian independence , Maharaja Hanwant Singh the last ruler of Jodhpur state signed the Instrument of Accession and merged his state in Union of India . On 30 March 1949, it became part of
2448-426: The city has two civic bodies – Jodhpur North and Jodhpur South each headed by a mayor. Each municipal corporation has 80 wards, making a total of 160 wards in the city. The Jodhpur Development Authority (JDA) executes and supervises plans and schemes for the development of the urban region. The city has well-established rail, road, and air networks connecting it to other major cities of the country. For experiencing
2520-823: The city were featured in a number of movies, including The Dark Knight Rises directed by Christopher Nolan ; Baadshaho starring Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi , The Darjeeling Limited starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, and Jason Schwartzman; The Fall directed by Tarsem Singh ; Hum Saath-Saath Hain directed by Sooraj Barjatya ; Veer directed by Anil Sharma; Shuddh Desi Romance directed by Maneesh Sharma ; I directed by S. Shankar, Kung Fu Yoga starring Jackie Chan , Sonu Sood , and Disha Patani ; Loafer starring Varun Tej and Disha Patani ; Supreme starring Sai Dharam Tej and Rashi Khanna ; and Airlift featuring Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur . Many foreign-language films and series have also been shot in Jodhpur, such as Buddies in India , which
2592-662: The country. This unique geological feature is part of the Malani Igenus Suite seen in the Thar desert region, spread over an area of 43,500 km. This unique geological feature represents the last phase of igneous activity of Precambrian age in the Indian Subcontinent. The chamunda Mataji was Rao Jodha's favourite goddess, he brought her idol from the old capital of Mandore in 1460 and installed her in Mehrangarh (Maa chamunda
2664-554: The effective persuasion of Vallabhbhai Patel at the time, the state of Jodhpur was included in the Indian Republic. Later after the State Reorganisation Act, 1956 came into effect, it was included within the state of Rajasthan. As per provisional reports of Census India, Jodhpur had a population of 1,033,918 in 2011, consisting of approximately 52.62% males and approximately 47.38% females. The average literacy rate
2736-471: The film crew for the Bollywood film Thugs of Hindostan used the fort as one of its shooting locations; actor Amitabh Bachchan left a reflective post about his experience there on his official blog . Jodhpur Jodhpur ( Hindi pronunciation: [ˈd͡ʒoːd̪ʱpʊr] ) is the second-largest city of the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan after its capital Jaipur . As of 2023,
2808-525: The forts of Bikaner and Jodhpur remain in the hands of Rathores , both had their foundation stones laid by Shri Karni Mata . All other Rajput forts of Rajasthan were abandoned for some or the other reasons by the respective clans. Only the Rathores of Jodhpur and Bikaner have their forts with them till date. This fact is considered a miracle by the local population and is attributed to Shri Karni Mata. Rao Jodha also granted villages of Mathania and Chopasni to
2880-473: The geographic centre of the Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists. The name "Jodhpur" is derived from its founder, Rao Jodha , who established the city in 1459. "Jodh" represents Rao Jodha, and "pur" means city or town in Sanskrit , making it the "City of Jodha." Jodhpur city was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha Rathore . Jodha succeeded in conquering
2952-615: The government of Rajasthan have been working since 2018 on a joint project to construct a refinery in Pachpadra , Barmer district with a capacity of nine MMTPA (million metric tonnes per annum). The refinery is expected to come online in January 2024, and was described by Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri as "...the 'Jewel of the Desert', bringing jobs, opportunities and joy to the people of Rajasthan...". Pachpadra lies just 60 kilometres from
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3024-680: The impact of cannonballs fired by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. At the north-east of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Sodha, a soldier who fell on the spot defending Mehrangarh. Some of the notable festivals taking place here include the World Sacred Spirit Festival and Rajasthan International Folk Festival . Mehrangarh's etymology is rooted in the Sanskrit words 'Mihir' (meaning sun) and 'garh' (meaning fort). Phonetically evolving from 'Mihirgarh' to 'Mehrangarh' in Rajasthani language . The fort
3096-414: The industrial area of Boranada in Jodhpur. Around 120 by-products produced by the refinery are expected to provide major opportunities for new industries to be set up in and around Jodhpur. India's most ambitious industrial development project, the over US$ 100 billion Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project is also expected to impact the industrial scenario in Jodhpur in a big way. Marwar Junction, which
3168-964: The intervention of the Marathas , who soon supplanted the Mughals as overlords of the region. In 1755 Jai Appa Scindia attacked Nagaur after looting several places of Rajasthan. Jai Appa halted his army near samas pond of Tausar which was 3.5 km from Nagaur fort. He surrounded Nagaur fort and cut off food and water supply. Maharaja Vijay Singh called Darbar and asked for volunteers to kill Scindia. Gaji Khan Khokhar (Chawata Kallan) and Kan Singh (Dotalai) volunteered and took responsibility for killing Jaiappa Scindia. Both changed their outfit as traders and opened shop near Jaiappa's army. They observed their activities for two month. On 25 July 1755 on Friday at 11 am, when found opportunity attacked Jaiappa with daggers and killed him (Painting situated in Mandore museum). While fighting
3240-488: The latter commenced on 6 May 2011. The Emraan Hashmi starrer Awarapan was also shot here. In 2015, the fort was used to record a collaborative album by musicians including Israeli composer Shye Ben Tzur , English composer and Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood , and Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich . The recording was the subject of a documentary, Junun , by the American director Paul Thomas Anderson . In March 2018,
3312-612: The long-awaited expansion of the airport were cleared by all the concerned authorities in June 2016, clearing the way for the expansion of the airport in two phases beginning February 2016. After the expansion, morning and evening flights are expected from the city to more cities than presently available, in addition to more airlines coming to and from the city. Jodhpur is connected by road to all major cities in Rajasthan and neighboring states, such as Delhi, Ahmedabad, Surat, Ujjain, and Agra. Apart from deluxe and express bus services to cities within
3384-459: The loyal soldiers of Jodhpur both were killed. From then on a common proverb still people say "Khokhar bada khuraki kha gaya appa jaisa daaki" (Khokhar are great gluttons, eaten demon like appa). Even after the killing of Jai Appa Sindhia, the Maratha army continued fighting for a few months near Nagaur but they lost hope after Jai Appa's death. Dissipated the wealth of the state, which sought the help of
3456-480: The many different types of turbans once prevalent in Rajasthan; every community, region, and festival having had its own headgear. Shahi Lal Dera or Royal Red Tent is a part of royal collection at the fort. The Jodhpur Group - Malani Igneous Suite Contact on which the Mehrangarh Fort has been built has been declared a National Geological Monument by the Geological Survey of India to encourage Geo Tourism in
3528-595: The members of the corporation council are elected for five years. The municipal corporation has elected members known as councilors, or parshad in Hindi, representing their respective wards (geographical units of the city). The ward members are elected by direct voting by electorate for a period of 5 years. In addition to these directly elected members, the corporation has four ex-officio members (one member of parliament, three members of legislative assembly, namely Sardarpura, Soorsagar, City), and three nominated members. Currently,
3600-560: The most beautiful and historic palaces in Rajasthan . Khandwaliya community one of the old traditional community had the knowledge of breaking the big stones made this fort with others. Entry to the fort is gained through a series of seven gates. The most famous of the gates are: Within the fort are several brilliantly crafted and decorated palaces. These include, Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), Sheesha Mahal (Mirror Palace), Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana. The museum houses
3672-450: The name of Jodhana by the locals. The city is famous for its food and its popularity can be judged by the fact that one can find sweet shops named "Jodhpur Sweets" in many cities throughout India . Being at the onshore of Thar Desert , life has been influenced by ways of select nomadic tribes (so-called "gypsy" groups – Banjara in Hindi – have settled in some parts of the city). Jodhpur has distinct cultural identity through its food and
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#17328510861853744-603: The newly formed state of Rajasthan, which was created after merging the states of the erstwhile Rajputana Agency . Jodhpur is a famous tourist spot with a palace, fort, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert . It's also known as the Blue City due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings in old town. The old city circles the Mehrangarh Fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. Jodhpur lies near
3816-464: The outside with colourful geometric designs and decorated with detailed mirror inlays. In earlier days the main occupation of the Meghwal community was agricultural labour, weaving, specially Khadi and woodcarving, and these are still the main occupations. The women are famous for their embroidery work and are master wool and cotton weavers. Increasing numbers of the Meghwal today are educated and are obtaining government jobs. In Punjab, especially in
3888-408: The power to bring rain from the clouds through his prayer. The word Meghwar is derived from the Sanskrit words megh , meaning clouds and rain, and war (Hindi: वार), meaning a group, son and child. (Sanskrit: वार:) However, it is theorized that at the time of Muslim invasion of India , many people of high castes including Rajputs , Charans , Brahmins , and Jats joined or were recruited in
3960-750: The saint Ramdev Puri . Unlike the Maheshwari Meghwals, the Marwada Meghwals possess the chori or marriage altar. While the Charaniya Meghwals abstain from the traditional skinning and tanning activities of Meghwals, the other groups do not exhibit specific objections to engaging in such tasks. The Meghwal are found in Gujarat , Madhya Pradesh , Maharashtra and Rajasthan. The Meghs, Kabir Panthi or Bhagat are from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir and are known as Megh, Arya Megh and Bhagat. In some places they are known as Ganeshia, Meghbansi, Mihagh, Rakhesar, Rakhia, Rikhia, Rishia and other names. Some of
4032-409: The state ( circa 1679) after the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh , but his son Maharaja Ajit Singh was restored to the throne by Durgadas Rathore at the death of Aurangzeb in 1707 ending the 30 year long Rathore rebellion. 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
4104-555: The state, Rajasthan Roadways provides Volvo and Mercedes Benz bus service to Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jaisalmer. In 2016, Bus Rapid Transit System Jodhpur was launched in the city with low-floor and semi-low-floor buses plying on 6 major routes. Jodhpur is connected to the National Highway network with three national highways and to the Rajasthan State Highway network with 10 state highways. Jodhpur Ring Road
4176-464: The surrounding territory from the Delhi Sultanate and thus founded a kingdom that 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
4248-410: The textile industry. Most are Hindu by religion, with Rishi Megh, Kabir , Ramdev Pir and Bankar Mataji as their chief gods. The Meghwal community is known by various names, depending on location. Examples include Balai, Menghwar . The community is also known by the neutral term Bhambhi as well as Dhed , considered derogatory. They claim to have descended from Rishi Megh, a saint who had
4320-472: The throne, Jodha decided to move his capital to the safer location of Jodhpur, as the one thousand years old Mandore fort was no longer considered to provide sufficient security. With the trusted aid of Rao Nara (son of Rao Samra), the Mewar forces were subdued at Mandore. With that, Rao Jodha gave Rao Nara the title of Diwan. With the help of Rao Nara, the foundation of the fort was decided on 12 May 1459 by Jodha on
4392-420: The true magnificence and royal opulence of Rajasthan, luxury trains Palace on Wheels , Royal Rajasthan on Wheels , and Maharaja Express are run jointly by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways . Jodhpur is one of the destinations of both of the trains. In 2012-13 Railway Budget,A plan for building a High Speed Rail Corridor between Delhi-Jodhpur via Jaipur and Ajmer of 591 km
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#17328510861854464-471: The two Charan warlords who were sent by him to request maa Mehaai to come to Jodhpur. To ensure that the new site proved propitious; he buried a man of the Meghwal caste called "Raja Ram Meghwal", who offered his services voluntarily, alive in the foundations as this was considered auspicious those days. "Raja Ram Meghwal" was promised that in return his family would be looked after by the Rathores. His family
4536-469: Was 44,73,759. It enjoyed an estimated revenue of £ 3,529,000. Its merchants, the Marwaris , flourished and came to occupy a position of dominance in trade across India. In 1947, when India became independent, the state merged into the union, and Jodhpur became the second-largest city of Rajasthan. At the time of division, the ruler of Jodhpur, Hanwant Singh , did not want to join India, but finally, due to
4608-426: Was a hindu warrior sage born in Charan caste. At the request of the king, she came and asked Cheeria Nathji to quit immediately. Seeing a superior power he left at once but cursed Rao Jodha with words "Jodha! May your citadel ever suffer a scarcity of water!". Rao Jodha managed to appease the hermit by building a house and a temple in the fort. Karni Mata laid down the foundation stone of the Mehrangarh Fort. Today only
4680-526: Was created in 2006 to try and restore the natural ecology of a large, rocky area adjoining and below the fort and opened to the public in February 2011. The area in and around the park contains distinctive volcanic rock formations such as rhyolite , with welded tuff , and breccia , sandstone formations. The park includes a Visitors Centre with Interpretation Gallery, a native plant nursery, small shop and cafe. A human stampede occurred on 30 September 2008, at
4752-422: Was dissolved in 1958 and was again formed on 31 January 1977. Currently, there are forty sanctioned judges. Till 2020, the city was administered by a single municipal body, Jodhpur Nagar Nigam with a mayor. In 2019, the Rajasthan government decided to form two municipal corporation in Jaipur , Jodhpur and Kota for better administration. For administrative purposes, the city is divided into wards , from which
4824-691: Was established on 21 June 1949 under the Rajasthan High Court Ordinance, 1949. The High Court of Rajasthan was founded in 1949 in Jodhpur and was inaugurated by the Rajpramukh, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh on 29 August 1949. The first Chief Justice was Kamala Kant Verma and the current Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court is the Honorable Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava. A bench was formed at Jaipur which
4896-538: Was granted land and to this day his descendants still live in Raj Bag, near Soor Sagar. Though the fortress was originally started in 1459 by Rao Jodha, founder of Jodhpur, most of the fort which stands today dates from the period of Maharaja Jaswant Singh (1638–78). The fort is located at the centre of the city spreading over 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) on top of a high hill. Its walls, which are up to 36 metres (118 ft) high and 21 metres (69 ft) wide, protect some of
4968-531: Was introduced which later in 2020 was included in HSR by Indian Railways and Government of India and now is in Pre-Feasibility phase. In 2013, a plan to start metro train service in Jodhpur was proposed by then Rajasthan Government to decongest the city traffic. However, this proposal is still pending with the state government for its approval. But in 2021, Jodhpur Development Authority and Municipal Corporations made
5040-424: Was named Mihirgarh, meaning ‘fort of the sun’ – a reference to the ruling clan Rathore 's mythical descent from the sun god Surya. Rao Jodha , the chief of the Rathore clan, is credited with the origin of Jodhpur in India. He founded Jodhpur in 1459 as the capital of Marwar ( Mandore was the previous capital). He was one of Ranmal 's 24 sons and became the fifteenth Rathore ruler. One year after his accession to
5112-482: Was produced in Mandarin and was launched in China in 2017 featuring some Indian actors, and even the songs were in Hindi. Bengali movie Sonar Kella directed by Satyajit Ray was shot in Jodhpur. The movie featured Jodhpur city as it was in early 1970s. The characters stayed in Jodhpur Circuit house. The movie was based on Novel of the same name written by Satyajit Ray , the director himself. A number of dishes from Indian cuisine originated in Jodhpur. The city savours
5184-630: Was the kul devi of the Pratihara rulers of Mandore ). She remains the Maharaja's and the Royal Family's Isht Devi or adopted goddess and is worshipped by most of Jodhpur's citizens as well. Crowds throng Mehrangarh during the Dussehra celebrations. Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park , spreads over 72 hectares, adjoining Mehrangarh Fort. The park contains ecologically restored desert and arid land vegetation. The park
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