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History of Jaisalmer

History of JaisalmerJaisalmer is a special city in the hot and dry state of Rajasthan in western India. Jaisalmer, the golden city is a wonderful location to tread along when you are up to a travel across Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is the sand city of Rajasthan where there is plenty of sand, sun and sky. The colorful golden sand and azure sky add new meaning to the word travel and make it a memorable experience.

Jaisalmer, better known as the Golden city of India, was established in the year 1156 by Jaisala, the Bhatti Rajput. The city is named after him. Jaisalmer is a city where much or Rajasthani clans have spent their golden period. In fact the golden fort of Jaisalmer is witness to all these royal upheavals.

Jaisalmer Fort, the most important monument in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan was built in 1156 by the Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal. Jaisalmer Fort is situated on Trikuta Hill in Jaisalmer and has been the silent witness of many battles and many victories and defeats. The famous Indian film director Satyajit Ray got tremendous acclaim by writing and directing a detective novel based on this fort. Sonar Kella as was called by the film director is a living fort. It is a noteworthy thing that about a quarter of city's population still lives inside the fort.

The main attractions inside the fort are:

  • Raj Mahal (Royal palace)
  • Jain temples
  • Laxminath temple.

    Come to Jaisalmer and have the pleasure of all entertainment means in Rajasthan as here you can opt for any of the following:

  • excursions
  • shopping
  • boat cruising
  • festivals

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