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 Based in the interior of the Great Indian Desert or the ‘Thar’ Desert, Jaisalmer is a city in Rajasthan that has a history of its own, which is highly rich and varied.
The History of Jaisalmer dates back to 1156 A.D., when the city was founded by Rawal Jaisal, who ruled the place for several years. Jaisalmer was ruled by the ‘Bhati Rajputs’, who belonged to the warrior class.
Rawal Jaisal was also responsible for building the Golden Fort or the Jaisalmer Fort in Jaisalmer. Built of yellow sandstone that is found in the region, the Golden Fort dazzles at daytime giving the onlookers the impression that it is made of gold.
Such Forts and Towers in Jaisalmer, India, that had once served the purpose of territorial defense, now form a part of the rich heritage of not only Jaisalmer or Rajasthan, but of India as a whole.
The Forts and Towers in Jaisalmer usually stand on hillocks and stretch for several kilometers. Inside each Fort, the tall structures of stone separated by winding lanes resemble the ancient cities of the Greeks. Towers were also used for forecasting the weather.
The grandeur reflected by the Forts and Towers in Jaisalmer draw tourists from all parts of the world in large numbers, every year. Till today, Towers and Forts serve as the major Tourist Attractions in Jaisalmer.
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