Built by Maharaj Sardar Singh, in memory of his father Maharaj Jaswant Singh II, this memorial is made of finely polished white marble..
Showing posts with label Jodhpur. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jodhpur. Show all posts
Friday, August 15, 2014
Friday, August 8, 2014
Picture of the Week #95 - The Past and Present of Jodhpur
This Panoramic 180° Pic encapsulates the former seat (Mehrangarh Fort) and the present ceremonial seat (Umaid Bhawan Palace, circled to the left) of the Rathore Dynasty (The erstwhile Rulers of the Kingdom of Marwar, currently known as Jodhpur)
Picture © Rohan Anirudh Singh
Friday, August 1, 2014
Picture of the Week #94 - Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur (1459 AD)
Constructed by Rao Jodha in the year 1459 AD and extensively refurbished by Raja jaswant Singh in the mid 17th century, the Mehrangarh Fort (literal meaning - Fort of the Sun) was the seat of the Rathore rulers of the Kingdom of Marwar (Jodhpur) until the Umaid Bhawan Palace was built by 1943 AD..
Picture © Rohan Anirudh Singh
Friday, July 25, 2014
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Friday, March 7, 2014
Picture of the Week #73 - Jodhpur Railway Station, Rajasthan (Const 1885 AD)
Jodhpur Railway Station is one of the main transit points for people heading towards Jaisalmer, Barmer e.t.c. which are major tourist points
