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Mehrangarh Fort

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Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
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Sunday9am - 5pm
Monday9am - 5pm
Tuesday9am - 5pm
Wednesday9am - 5pm
Thursday9am - 5pm
Friday9am - 5pm
Saturday9am - 5pm


Mehrangarh or Mehran Fort, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India. Built in around 1460 by Rao Jodha, the fort is situated 410 feet above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of the impact of cannonballs fired by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the Mehrangarh fort. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol , built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Fattehpol (also meaning 'victory' which includes the Maharaja Ajit Singhji defeated Mughals.The palm imprints upon these still attract much attention. The museum in the Mehrangarh fort is one of the most well-stocked museums in Rajasthan. In one section of the fort museum there is a selection of old royal palanquins, including the elaborate domed gilt Mahadol palanquin which was won in a battle from the Governor of Gujarat in 1730. The museum exhibits the heritage of the Rathores in arms, costumes, paintings and decorated period.
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