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- Jodhpur (Hindi pronunciation: [ˈd͡ʒoːd̪ʱpʊr] ⓘ) is the second-largest city of the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan after its capital Jaipur.
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With the inclusion of 395 villages in Jodhpur city in the month of February 2021 by JoDA, the new population count for the city is 2,330,000 and is expected to grow by 33.04% over the next decade. In the year 2031 population of Jodhpur city is expected to be more than 3.1 million.
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Jodhpur, city, central Rajasthan state, northwestern India. It is situated just northwest of the Luni River on a sterile tract of land covered with high sand hills. The region is sometimes referred to as Marwar (derived from maru-war [“region of death”] because of the area’s harsh desert conditions). Its north and northwest areas form part of the T...
The city was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput (one of the warrior rulers of the historical region of Rajputana), and served as the capital of the princely state of Jodhpur. The princely state had been founded about 1212, reached the zenith of its power under the ruler Rao Maldeo (1532–69), and gave allegiance to the Mughals after the invasion of the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1561. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb invaded and plundered the Marwar region in 1679, ordering the conversion of its inhabitants to Islam.
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The princely states of Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Udaipur formed an alliance, however, and prevented control by the Muslims. The Jodhpur and Jaipur princes then regained the privilege of marriage with the Udaipur family—which they had forfeited when they allied with the Mughals—on condition that children of Udaipur princesses be first in succession. Quarrels resulting from that stipulation, however, finally led to the establishment of the supremacy of the Marathas, a Hindu warrior caste.
Jodhpur is a major regional road and rail junction and a trade centre for agricultural crops, wool, cattle, salt, and hides. An airport handles domestic flights. The city has engineering and railway workshops and manufactures cotton textiles, brass and iron utensils, bicycles, ink, and polo equipment. Jodhpur is famous for its handicraft products, which include ivory goods, glass bangles, cutlery, dyed cloth, lacquerwork, felt and leather products, marble stonework, and carpets. Tourism is an important component of the city’s economy.
Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan, is the seat of the Rajasthan state high court. The city is the site of an air force college, the University of Jodhpur (established 1962), and a medical college affiliated with the University of Rajasthan in Jaipur (the state capital). Parts of Jodhpur are surrounded by an 18th-century wall. Mehrangarh Fort, which contains the maharaja’s palace and a historical museum, is built on an isolated rock eminence that dominates the city. The 4th-century ruins of Mandor, the ancient capital of Marwar, lie immediately to the north. In addition to the fort, Jodhpur’s other notable buildings include the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the home of the Jodhpur royal family and also a luxury hotel, and the white marble Jaswant Thada, a memorial to the 19th-century ruler Jaswant Singh II.
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Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan is popularly known as the Blue City. The name is clearly befitting as most of the architecture – forts, palaces, temples, havelis and even houses are built in vivid shades of blue.
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- Explore Mehrangarh Fort. Address. Sodagaran Mohalla, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India. Phone +91 291 254 8790. Web Visit website. Imposing Mehrangarh Fort, which rises above the "Blue City," is one of the largest and most famous forts.
- Ride the Jodhpur Flying Fox. Address. Flying Fox Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort, Jai Pol, Main gate, Sodagaran Mohalla, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India.
- Relax at Jaswant Thada. Address. Lawaran, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India. Phone +91 291 254 8790. Web Visit website. In honor of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, this intricately crafted cenotaph (empty commemorative tomb) was built in 1899.
- Wander Through Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park. Address. Mehrangarh, 8237+5QG, Fort Rd, Kabir Nagar, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India. Phone +91 95712 71000.
Don’t forget your sunscreen and hat for daytime sightseeing. In general, dress modestly while traveling in Jodhpur (as in most of India). From the best restaurants and street food to tips on where to see the famous blue houses of Jodhpur, here's the ultimate guide to the Blue City.
Jul 25, 2019 · Known as the Blue City, Jodhpur is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is also affectionately known as Sun City due to the extensive heat that penetrates the city year round. This is one of the reasons for the indigo painted homes.
India, Asia. Mighty Mehrangarh, the muscular fort that towers over the Blue City of Jodhpur, is a magnificent spectacle and an architectural masterpiece. Around Mehrangarh’s base, the old city, a jumble of Brahmin-blue cubes, stretches out to the 6-mile-long (10km), 16th-century city wall.
