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2. Jodhpur
Rajasthan • India
Jodhpur
District(s) Jodhpur
Coordinates 26.28° N 73.02° E
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area 75.50 km² (29 mi²)
• Elevation • 231 m (758 ft)
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QINU (2001)
Population
• 11,210/km²
• Density
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• Agglomeration
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QINU (2005)
Codes
• Postal • 342001
• Telephone • ++91-291
• Vehicle • RJ 19

3. Jodhpur pronunciation ( ), is the second largest city in the Indian state of
Rajasthan. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, also
known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many
beautiful palaces, forts and temples, apart from a stark, scenic desert landscape.
The city is known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year.
It is also referred as the Blue City due to the indigo tinge of the whitewashed
houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur is also known for gentleness of its
people. Jodhpur lies near the geographic center of Rajasthan state, which makes it
a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists. The old city
of Jodhpur is surrounded by a thick stone wall. The wall has six huge gates called
Nagauri gate, Merati gate, Sojati gate, Jalori gate, Siwanchi gate and Chand pol

4. GEOGRAPHY
Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief belonging to the Rathore
clan. JodhpurRao Jodha succeeded in conquering the surrounding territory and thus
founded a state which came to be known as Marwar. As Rao 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 Rao Jodha.
The city was located on the strategic road linking Delhi to Gujarat. This enabled it to
profit from a flourishing trade in opium, copper, silk, sandals, date palms and coffee.

5. HISTORY
Early in its history, the state became a fief under the mughal empire, owing
fealty to them while enjoying some internal autonomy. During this period, the
state furnished the mughals with several notable generals such as Maharaja
Jaswant Singh. Jodhpur and its people benefited from this exposure to the
wider world: 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 sequesterated the state (c.1679) on the pretext of a minority,
but the rightful ruler was restored to the throne after Aurangzeb died in 1707.
The mughal empire declined gradually after 1707, but the Jodhpur court was
beset by intrigue; rather than benefitting from circumstances, Marwar
descended into strife and invited the intervention of the Marathas, who soon
supplanted the mughals as overlords of the region. This however did not
make for stability or peace; 50 years of ruinous wars and humiliating treaties
dissipated the wealth of the state, which sought and gratefully entered into
'subsidiary alliance' with the British in 1818.
During the British Raj, the state of Jodhpur was the largest in Rajputana, if size
be reckoned by land area. Jodhpur prospered under the peace and stability
that were a hallmark of this era. Its merchants, the Marwaris, flourished
without let or limit and came to occupy a position of dominance in trade

6. ECONOMY
The Handicrafts industry has in recent years eclipsed all other industries in
the city. By some estimates, the furniture export segment is a $200 million
industry, directly or indirectly employing as many as 200,000 people. Other
items manufactured include textiles, metal utensils, bicycles, ink and sporting
goods. A flourishing cottage industry exists for the manufacture of such items
as glass bangles, cutlery, carpets and marble products. After handicrafts,
tourism is the second largest industry of Jodhpur.
Crops grown in the district include wheat and the famous Mathania red
chillies. Gypsum and salt are mined. The city serves as an important
marketplace for wool and agricultural products.
The Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Border Security Force maintain
training centers at Jodhpur.

7. MONUMENTS
A number of historical monuments dot the city and surrounding region. Some of
these monuments are described here.
Osiyan Temple: An ancient Jain temple, well worth the visit, lies in the village of
Osiyan, about 60 km outside Jodhpur. There are many sections of this temple,
which was built in several distinct phases.
Umaid Bhawan Palace:The Umaid Bhawan Palace is not only one of India's most
imposing palaces but also among its most recent. This lavish art deco monument to
royal living had an improbable conception: it was built as a public relief and
employment project during a long period of drought. Over one million square feet
(90,000 m²) of the finest marble was used in the construction of the palace. A special
type of sandstone, called Chittar sandstone, has been used in constructing the
palace and this gives it a special effect. For this reason, it is also referred to as
Chittar Palace by the locals.
Its style of construction, with beautiful balconies, charming courtyards, green
gardens and stately rooms, makes it a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture.
The project employed three thousand artisans over a period of 15 years (1929-1943).
The palace is named after its builder, Maharaja Umaid Singh, who was incidentally
the president of the British Royal Institute of Architects In 1977, the palace was
converted into a heritage hotel. The Palace is now segmented into the royal
residence, the Heritage Hotel and the museum. Its 98 air-conditioned rooms are
elegantly decorated with antique furniture as well as all the other amenities of a

8. Mehrangarh Fort: The Mehrangarh Fort lies
at the outskirts of Jodhpur city and is located atop a 125 m high hill. The
magnificent Mehrangarh Fort (Jodhpur ka kila) is the most majestic and one of
the largest forts in India. It was originally started (c.1459) by Rao Jodha,
founder of Jodhpur. However, most of the extant fort dates from the period of
Jaswant Singh (1638-78). The walls of the fort are up to 36 m high and 21 m
wide; they enclose some exquisite structures.
The fort museum houses an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs, royal
cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. The
ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort provide not only excellently preserved cannons
but also a breath-taking view of the city.
Jaswant Thada: The Jaswant Thada is architectural landmark found in
Jodhpur. It is a white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharja
Jaswant Singh II. The monument, in its entirety, is built out of intricately
carved sheets of marble. These stones are extremely thin and polished so that
they emit a warm glow when the sun's rays dance across their surface. Within
this cenotaph, there are also two more tombs.

9. OTHER PLACES TO SEE
Girdikot and Sardar market
Maha Mandir ( temple)
Government Museum
Mandore
Kalinga Lake and Garden
Balsamand Lake
Sardar Samand lake and palace
Dhawa ( Dholi) forest area
Khichan
Osian
FAIRS & FESTIVAL
Marwar festival
Gangaur
Teej
Nag Panchmi fair

10. CUISINE
A number of Indian delicacies have originated in Jodhpur . To name a few, the
delectable Makhaniya Lassi, Mawa Kachori, Pyaaj Kachori, Hot & Spicy
Mirchibada (A preparation made with potato, onion, chili and gramflour),
Panchkuta, lapsi (a special kind of desert made with wheat, gud (raw sugar),
and ghee), kachar mircha curry (specially made with chili and kachar, a
special type of vegetable grown in desert area) and Kadhi (specially made
with gramflour, curd and chili).
DEMOGRAPHICS
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Jodhpur had a population of 846,408. Males
constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jodhpur has an average
literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is
75%, and female literacy is 58%. In Jodhpur, 14% of the population is under 6
years of age.