Mehrangarh Fort - It truly describes Jodhpur as "on the edge"
If you are in Jodhpur, one has to visit the gigantic Mehrangarh fort. Situated on a height of 400 Feet above the city it is called the fort of the queens. You can enter the fort from seven differe nt gates. It faces the entire city of Jodhpur that is almost painted in the colour blue.
Sheesh Mahal at Mehrangarh Fort
Once inside this fort you can feel the way emperors would have marched on their horses and elephants would have thumped around this fort.
The fort has several rooms, localy called as mahals such as moti mahal, phool mahal, sheesh mahal.
On display are several palkhis that is ancient way in which the queens were carried. There are some fierous armoury on display, swords, guns, some of the swords are made of ivory and some are those which actually belong to the emperors of Mehrangarh fort.
Trying a hand at the Cannons
The fort has several cannons on disply across all the sections, it proudly displays its wealth through the various glass and gold painted rooms. Its all so perfect for a royal stay. Even the cannon balls that were used during those period are well preserved till date. One wonders how can a four century old structure still stand rock solid.
Local Rajasthani Singers at the Fort
When inside the fort you will see several local singers singing Rajasthani folk songs. Its all so sweet and good to hear, they seem to make life so simple and beautiful, truly representing the warmth a human being carries.
We made sure all of us got involved in some great photo session activites and clicked some great pics. Life is beyond once imagination when you are in the fort, but it is advisable to avoid the heat in the month of May. It was hot but the fort has so much to offer that the heat could have been compromised.
No wonder such a beautiful and well preserved place deserves the tag of Jodhpur - on the Edge...
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