It is just after midnight here and we have finally returned to the hotel. What a wonderful nine hours it has been.
Mehrangarh Fort here in Jodhpur is on every traveller's itinerary, but this was a different way to experience it.
A little background before the photos.
Mehrangarh Fort here in Jodhpur is on every traveller's itinerary, but this was a different way to experience it.
A little background before the photos.
Mehrangarh Fort
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Mehrangarh Fort | |
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| Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India | |
 View of Mehrangarh Fort | |
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| Type | Fort |
| Coordinates | 26.30°N 73.02°ECoordinates: 26.30°N 73.02°E |
| Open to the public | Yes |
Mehrangarh Fort (Hindi: मेहरानगढ़ का किला), located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is one of the largest forts in India.
The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of cannonball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the Mehrangarh fort.
There are seven gates, which include Jayapol (meaning 'victory'), built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Fattehpol (also meaning 'victory') gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of the Mughals. The palm imprints upon these still attract much attention even today.
The museum in the Mehrangarh fort is one of the most well-stocked museums in Rajasthan. In one section of the fort museum there is a selection of old royal palanquins, including the elaborate domed gilt Mahadol palanquin which was won in a battle from the Governor of Gujarat in 1730. The museum exhibits the heritage of the Rathores in arms, costumes, paintings and decorated period rooms.
Mehrangarh Fort is also a favorite spot for Bollywood and Hollywood movies. Filming of the last installment of the Christopher Nolan directed Batman movie trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, began on 6 May 2011, at Mehrangarh Fort.
More info on Wikipedia.
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