Rao Jodha, a Rathore Chief, founded Jodhpur
city in Rajasthan in 1459 AD. Jodhpur was named after Rao Jodha,
who also built a massive barricaded fort, which was virtually
impenetrable. In course of time Jodhpur became a highly prosperous
city owing to its strategic location on the Delhi - Gujarat
trade route.
Jodhpur & Mughals!
But the state of contentment was short lived because Jodhpur
soon caught the fancy of the
Mughals. But due to cordial relations between the Rajputs and
the Mughals, Emperor Akbar thought it prudent not to run into
any hasty war. Instead, a marriage between the then ruler Udai
Singh's sister and Akbar ensued in 1561, which further gave
a boost to Jodhpur's history of friendly relations with the
Mughals.
But history again points out that in course of time Jodhpur
got embroiled in another crisis when its ruler supported the
wrong prince in the Mughal war of succession between the four
sons of Shah Jahan. Ultimately, Aurangzeb ascended the throne
and punished Jodhpur by attacking it and forcing its entire
populace to embrace Islam.
Jodhpur’s Rise Fall!
With the weakening of Mughal power, Jodhpur was able to assert
its independence and reinstate its earlier glory under the aegis
of its ruler Ajit Singh. After the Mughals, the Marathas were
the next big threat to Jodhpur. With the signing of a treaty
the Marathas promised to look after Jodhpur's security in lieu
of a ransom. After the fall of the Marathas, the ruling family
of Jodhpur signed a treaty with the British. This arrangement
continued till Jodhpur became a part of independent India.
Travel
to Rajasthan
The Pushkar Fair is organized in the Hindu month of Kartika. It starts on the eighth day (ashtmi) and ends on the full moon day (poornima), as per the lunar calendar.
The Pushkar Fair is organized in the Hindu month of Kartika. It starts on the eighth day (ashtmi) and ends on the full moon day (poornima), as per the lunar calendar.
The Golden Temple, is the most sacred and holiest shrine of Sikhism. The official name of the Temple is “Harmandir Sahib”, or “Darbar Sahib”, which means literally “The Abode of God”.
Travel to Rajasthan gives you a comprehensive guide to have a close look on the nature and lifestyle of the Rajasthani people. Know about those mystique forts and palaces that have seen history to change colors numerous times.
