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 Jodhpur city reflects rich heritage as well as grand architecture. The main tourist attractions of Jodhpur consist of its enormous fort, gorgeous palaces, museums, lakes, gardens, and others as well. Museums in Jodhpur are regarded as major tourist destinations. The Jodhpur museums in Rajasthan, India are redolent of the history of Jodhpur, especially the royalty of the past.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur is one of the most visited museums in Jodhpur. Maharaja Umaid Singhji who built this palace was enthralled with western lifestyles. The well-known Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester, a praiseworthy equal of Edward Lutyens, the illustrious architect of New Delhi constructed a three hundred and forty seven roomed Umaid Palace. This was to become last of the grand palaces in India and the largest private residence in the world.
Mehrangarh Fort Museum, counted among one of the popular museums in Jodhpur, is in the middle of the Umaid Public Garden. This museum houses a commendable anthology of exhibits armory, textile, local arts and crafts, and miniature paintings. This is one of the most impressive museums of Jodhpur where portraits of rulers, manuscripts and images of Jain Tirthankars are placed. Umaid Public Garden houses a zoo and public library. This building and the garden were developed during the rule of Maharaj Umaid Singhji.
The most well-known museum of Jodhpur is the Government museum located in the Umaid public gardens. The museum showcases weapons, textiles, miniature portraits local arts and crafts, thus reflecting the glorious past of Rajasthan in India.
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