Discover the grandeur of majestic jaisalmer rajasthan india
Exciting jaisalmer tourism to visit Magnificent forts and majestic palaces, beautiful temples, grand havelis and other historical monuments at jaisalmer india. Featured jaisalmer tourism designed to guide you to magnificent fort rajwada jaisalmer, gorbandh palace jaisalmer, jaisalmer haveli narrating the chronicle of heroism and romance of royals. jaisalmer camel safari offers an exciting opportunity to witness the glorious legacy and rich cultural heritage of jaisalmer india.
The city of Jaisalmer was established in 1156 by Rao Jaisal, a member of the Bhattis clan of Rajputs. The Raiputs were banished in the 12th century from their original homeland in the Indus valley and later came here after being plundered and robbed in Tanot and Lodrava. They controlled the trade routes between central Asia, north India and Arabia from the fort high up on a hill. Caravans loaded with silk and spice made a stop in Jaisalmer, after overcoming the dangerous mountain pass of the north. With that, Jaisalmer became a significant trade center.
Once they robbed a caravan of the sultan of Delhi, and consequently Jaisalmer Fort was besieged in 1314 by Delhi Sultanat for 8 years. When the end was foreseeable, the defenders rode a hopeless attack against the besieger, while thousands of women and children committed "Jauhar", the ritual mass suicide in order to escape the defilement. After the conquest of Jasialmer by Mughal emperor Akbar, the ruler of Jaisalmer won his patronage by marrying the princess of Jaisalmer to Akbar and by assisting Mughals in their various expeditions. In return of this patronage, Jaisalmer was recompensed its independence.
The fort of Jaisalmer lies on the 200-foot-high hill Trikurta and is surrounded by three walls. Jaisalmer fort is made of yellow sandstone, which gives it a golden look. Near the huge entrance gate lies the Raj Mahal palace, of which only a part can be seen. Within the fort, cars are not permitted so that one can conquer this fascinating world in quiet on foot. Unconditionally worth seeing are the Jain temple in the Fort, in which Jain, Hindu and other Gods can be seen peacefully next to one another. From the balconies of the palaces in fort, one has a beautiful view of the city outside the fort. The beautiful desert landscape of Jaisalmer can be experienced by sitting on the back of the camel.
The inhabitants of the desert city Jaisalmer (over 78,000 inhabitants) still live in the perfectly maintained fort. The city has its electricity through windmills and has no connection with the rail network. Through the Indo-Pakistan wars, this bordering region was a strategic location, and quickly was developed as one of the leading cities in India.
Today the infrastructures lead to many barracks in the further surroundings and an Air Force base. The soldiers were the best and most frequent customers of the businesspersons of Jaisalmer. Over the years, tourism has increased to Jaisalmer. More and more travelers discover the exotic uniqueness of this medieval city out of the fairy tale book; and go on camel-safaris in the sand dunes of Thar desert, which is the second largest desert of the world. As always, life pulsates here; and the fort, the temples, Havelis and other buildings are maintained in their original beauty. They are noticeable by their beautiful facades with delicate latticework, balconies, turret, pillars and canopies. The Sandstone construction of Jaisalmer glitter in the sun as gold. The streets are narrow, with high buildings on both sides, whose bow fronts and balconies jut over the street and create shadows all times of day.
Outside of the fort, the grandest buildings are the Havelis (big houses of the rich sales people and minister), built during the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of the Havelis are the Salim Singh ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli and the Natmal ki Haveli, all situated in the lower city, in the vicinity of the market. Visitors can also make adventurous excursions to the Sam and Khuri sand dunes, for a special camel ride.
One more interesting place in Jaisalmer is Gadi Sagar (Lake). This manmade lake, designed in the 14th century in the desert, is surrounded by Hindu temples and pavilions. There is grand gate that lead to the lake and to the temples. This gate was donated by a courtesan. The bluenosed notabilities were not dared to dismantle it because in wise foresight a small temple shrine had been integrated on the top of the gate.
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