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Toorji Ka Jhalra- Jodhpur

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This impressive stepwell known as Toorji ka Jhalra was constructed by Jodhpur’s ruler Maharaja Abhay Singh Ji’s spouse Maharani Tanwar Ji in the year 1740. She was better known by the name Toorji Ji among the people of Jodhpur. #ToorjikaJhalra

Umaid Bhawan Palace- Jodhpur

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Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the largest private residence in the world. There are 347 rooms, wood-panelled library, private museum, indoor swimming pool, billiards room, tennis courts and unique marble squash courts. All these things make Umaid Bhawan Palace one of the most magnificent structures in the city. It is named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owner, Gaj Singh. #UmaidBhawanPalace

Mandore Garden- Jodhpur

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The 'Mandore gardens', with its charming collection of temples and memorials, and its high rock terraces. The gardens house the Chhatris (cenotaphs) of many rulers of Jodhpur state. Prominent among them is the chhatri of Maharaja Ajit Singh, built in 1793. #MandoreGarden

Jaswant Thada- Jodhpur

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The Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph located in Jodhpur, It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar.

Mehrangarh Fort- Jodhpur

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The Mehrangarh Fort was built in the year 1459 by Rao Jodha, the ruler of Mandore and the founder of the city of Jodhpur. Whilst building the city, he realized that the location is safe, isolated, and hence apt to be his capital. That is when he decided to build a massive fort spread over an area of 5 km with a height of 125 m to keep his loved ones and the people of his kingdom safe from invaders. #MehrangarhFort