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Fast facts about Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur
When it was built : 1459
By whom it was built : Maharaja Udai Singh
Nature of the building : Fort
History of Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, earlier known as the Chintamani fort, was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha, who founded Jodhpur. This fort on Bhaurcheeria hill and 122 meters above the plain, was enclosed by eight Pols or gates.
History says that when Rao Jodha became the fifteenth Rathore ruler in 1458, he relocated his capital to Mehrangarh. A hermit Cheeria Nathji, who stayed on Bhaurcheeria hill was compelled to vacate his home when the fort was founded. As a result he cursed the king and a scared Jodha built a house and a temple in the fort for the sage.
Features of Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur
• Jai Pol, the main entrance to the fort celebrates the great victory of Raja Man Singh over his great rival Jagat Singh of Jaipur. While the western gate of the fort, Fateh Pol resonates the recovery of the fort from the Mughals, the Lakhna Pol, was later added. There are other entrances like the Loha Pol (Iron Gate) and Suraj Pol or Sun Gate
• Visit Nagnechiji Temple, the main temple of the Rathore dynasty, Chamunda Devi Temple with an idol of Goddess Durga.
• In the Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace built during Maharaja Sur Singh's reign, the king hosted his Durbar.
• Khabka Mahal meaning sleeping palace, has two main rooms-- Dipak Mahal and Chandan Mahal
• Jhanki Mahal or the Palace of Glimpses housed women from where they used to peep out into the outer world.
• Phool Mahal or Flower Palace was constructed by Abhay Singh and decorated with wall paintings
• Daulat Khana Palace has curios like liquor bottles wrapped in wet cloths which were used by the soldiers before a battle
• Takhat Vilas added to the fort later, is hemmed with paintings on wet plaster
• Visit Sheesh Mahal decorated with mirrors and Rang Mahal.
• The armory has antique guns, maces, shields and swords.
• There is a museum which preserves fineries and other items reflecting the cultural heritage of Marwar
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