Mehrangarh Fort|Mehrangarh Museum|Mehrangarh Kila| Mehrangarh History|Jodhpur|Rajasthan

Mehrangarh Fort|Mehrangarh Museum|Mehrangarh Kila| Mehrangarh History|Jodhpur|Rajasthan
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Rao Chunda, the 12th Rathore to rule in Marwar, established his capital at Mandore, which he had acquired as a part of a dowry during 1384 to 1428. Two generations later, Rao Jodha during 1438 to 1489 began to build a fort at a new site 6 miles to the south, on an isolated rock with a higher elevation and better natural defences. Jodhpur, the town that sprang up at its base, was named after him. The fort was named Mehrangarh, meaning ‘fort of the sun’ a reference to the clan’s mythical descent from the sun god Surya. Over 500 yards long, its wall rises in places to a height of 120 feet and is 70 feet thick.
Mehrangarh Fort, huge hilltop fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, built about 1459 by Rao Jodha, a member of the Rathore branch of the Rajput clan and the 15th Rathore ruler of Marwar. It had become clear to Rao Jodha that he needed to move his capital from Mandore to somewhere that he could defend more easily, and work was begun on the fortifications of a new city that would be named after him: Jodhpur. Most of the present fort dates from the 17th century, however.
One of the largest forts in India, the Mehrangarh Fort stands on a range of sandstone hills some 400 feet above the inhospitable Thar Desert, dominating the surrounding area. Its imposing walls rise to a maximum height of 120 feet (36 m) and are 65 feet wide in places, and and the fort encompasses 1,200 acres. There are seven gates, the most famous of which is Jai Pol, built in 1808 to commemorate a war victory.
The immense fortifications enclose a number of beautiful palaces that are renowned for their intricately carved stonework, beautiful filigree sandstone windows, and expansive interconnecting courtyards that provide much-needed shade. The Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal in particular have exquisitely painted ceilings and walls, whereas the Sheesh Mahal has, as the name suggests, fine inlay and mirror decoration. The last ruler to live in the fort was the 19th-century maharaja Takhat Singh. He constructed a magnificent new residence, Takhat Vilas, in a blend of traditional and European styles. The paintings on the walls and the wooden ceiling beams range in subject from religious scenes to the Rathore sport of pig-sticking, and the works are still in good condition.
The current head of the Rathore clan and custodian of the fort, Maharaja Gaj Singh II, has preserved the buildings and developed the museum as a record of the lives of his predecessors. His ancestors ruled the state of Marwar and over many generations built this architectural treasure, and it falls to him to ensure that their legacy is maintained and understood.
The Museum consists of seven Period Rooms such as, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Takhat Vilas, Sardar Vilas, Jhanki Mahal, Dipak Mahal, Moti Mahal and six Galleries namely, Howdah Gallery, Palanquin Gallery, Daulat Khana, Painting Gallery, Textile Gallery and Arms Gallery. These galleries are displaying collections of Mughal artworks, folk musical instruments, textiles, armour, elephant howdahs, miniature paintings, furniture, and costumes.
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