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A direct descendant of Rao Bhatti, the 3rd-century Hindu monarch and the common ancestor of the Bhati Rajputs, Singh rose to power in 1143 by defeating his nephew, Rawal Bhojdeo of Lodhruva, in battle and seizing his nephew's position as Rawal.
The Jaisalmer fort is believed to have been built by a Bhatti Rajput called Rawal Jaisal in 1156 CE. Legends recount that the King constructed this fort on the advice of a local mystic who revealed that the site was blessed by Lord Krishna himself, making it invisible to all enemies.
In 1156, Rawal Jaisal established his new capital in the form of a mud fort and named it Jaisalmer after himself. According to most historians, the Sikh Jats of Majha and Malwa Doab's and the rulers of Kapurthala state in Doaba in Punjab trace their direct lineage to Jaisalmer royal families over the centuries.
Built in 1156 by King Rawal Jaisal, Jaisalmer Fort dominates the countryside in the far northwestern corner of Rajasthan, near the border of India and Pakistan.
Feb 29, 2020 · Built in 1156 by the king Rawal Jaisal, the fort has a population of around 5,000 people — mostly descendants of Brahmin and Rajput families who once lived here.
Rawal Jaisal (reign. c. 1153 –1168 CE ), a Bhati Rajput ruler of Jaisalmer, lived during the 12th century and founded the city of Jaisalmer and Jaisalmer state.
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The beautiful yellow sandstone fort was built by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal in the year 1156AD on the Trikuta Hills amidst Thar Desert. The yellow colour of the sandstone make it look like a Golden Fort or Sonar Quila and gives a camouflaging effect on the desert background.
