Images Of Mehrangarh Fort

Entrance To The Fort

One Of The Gate To The Fort

Pictures Of Mehrangarh Fort

Inside Of The Fort

Old Cannon Ramparts On The Fort

Pictures Of Mehrangarh Fort

Stone Lattice Windows

Detailing Of Carved Balconies

Mehrangarh Fort - Citadel Of The Sun

Mehrangarh Fort

History:

Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort History is related to Rao Jodha. He became the fifteenth Rathore ruler in 1458. One year after his accession, Jodha was advised to move his capital to a safer place. The one thousand years old Mandore fort was slowly and gradually deteriorating. This led to the foundation of Mehrangarh Fort. Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur or the 'Citadel of the Sun'is one of the largest forts in forts. It is also the most magnificent fort in Jodhpur, infact, in the whole Rajasthan. The fort is amongst the popular tourist places in India. It is situated on a 150 m high hill.It was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. The Mehrangarh Fort can be reached from the city, 5 kms below, through a circular road.

Description:
The fort has 68-ft wide and 117-ft elevated walls which overlook the surrounding plain. Seven gates have to be crossed to reach the fort. The gates still bear the marks of the various battles fought in the bygone era. Its second gate still stands witness to canon ball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur during wars. The most famous among them is the Jayapol (meaning victory). This gate was constructed by Maharaja Man Singh to celebrate his triumph over the armies of Jaipur and Bikaner. Another gate- Fattehpol also meaning victory gate was raised by Maharaja Ajit Singh to commemorate the defeat of the Mughals. And Lohapol meaning iron gate has a moving memorabilia on palm print of the queens of Maharaja Man Singh who threw themselves on his funeral pyre in an act of sati (self-immolation). The palm imprints still attract devotional attention and are covered by vermilion paste and paper-thin silver foil.At the left, lies the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, the valorous soldier who died on the spot while guarding the fort against the Amber armies. The splendid cenotaphs testify the valor and fearlessness of the Rathore kings of Jodhpur.
Standing sentinel to the city below, it over looks the rugged and rocky terrain and houses a palace intricately adorned with long carved panels and latticed windows exquisitely wrought from red sandstone. The apartments within, have their own magic - the Moti mahal (Pearl Palace) has the royal throne of Jodhpur "The Sringar Chowki", Phool Mahal (Flower Palace) whose ceiling is adorned by gold filigree work, Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana with a rich varied collection of palanquins, howdas, royal cradles, miniature paintings of various schools, folk music, instruments, costumes, furniture and an impressive armoury. The display of cannons on the ramparts near Chamunda temple is among the rarest in India. As you climb up, folk musicians revive the grandeur of a bygone era.
The Mehrangarh Fort, with its beauty, is the living proof of the hard work and skill of the Jodhpuri sculptors.Today this magnificent Jodhpur fort is a living testimony that recounts the chronicles and legends of Jodhpur's rich past.