Mehrangarh Fort is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. It was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathore clan. Some key points: - It crowns a 400 foot tall hill and has served as the military headquarters for the Rathore dynasty for over 5 centuries. - The fort contains several ornate gates and palaces used by the royal family, including the Sheesh Mahal with mirrored decorations. - It also houses museums showcasing the royal family's weapons, costumes, and other artifacts, and temples dedicated to the royal family's gods. - Today it remains an

1. Mehrangarh
The sun fort

2. THE MEHRAN FORT
• Crowns a hill which is
400ft above the ground.
• Over 5 centuries – the
headquarters of Rathore.
• Rao Jodha – led its
foundation in the mid
C15th.
• Below which Jodhpur
was formed.
• In reference to the clans
mythical descent from
the sun god ‘Surya’.

3. Contd..
• Current Head - Maharaja Gaj Singh.
• Military base
• Palace for the rulers and their wives.
• The centre of patronage for art, music and literature.
• A place of worship for temples and shrines.

4. JAI POL
• Entrance to the fort.
• Seems to grow out of the hill.
• Made of -reddish brown
sandstone.
• Built in 19th century by
Maharaja Man Singh.
• To the left, a small shrine of
silvered Ganesha image.

5. Out work:
• Space where the Jaipur forces
attacked.
• Has Pustak Prakash & Chhatri
(modern guard rooms) .
• Leads to the 2nd door.

6. Lakhan Pol / Dedh Kangura Pol
• “One and a half merlons.”
• Has a lintel no arch.
• Doors just stand against
the wall, not mounted.
• Followed by an ascent
ramp.

7. AMRITI POL & LOHA POL
• Leading to Amriti pol.
• Stilted and pointed arches .
• It has small guard rooms,
• It steeply rises at the top
ramp is the Loha pol.
• The Loha pol leads to Naqqar
Khana –
• Announce Maharaja’s arrival
or departure (now a café).

8. Palace Commemorating satis
apartments above Amriti pol.

9. SURAJ POL
• Grand entrance has 2
entrances.
• 1 to the Zenana or woman’s
quarters.
• The other to Suraj pol
nearer one at lower level -
less imposing.
• Leading to the public parts
of the palace.

10. Palace Apartments
• 1st courtyard - the
Shrinagar Chowk.
• The Raj Tilak
(enthroning ceremony)
• A modest marble seat.
• Many different
patterns of
perforations for the
breeze to flow
through.

11. The galleries
• Hawda Khana(s) displays
C18th and C19th
Howdahs with fine silver
works.
• On the east similar
arrangement of Palki
Khana, red and silver
striped velvet covering for
women in Purdah.

12. Daulat khana
2nd court yard:
• Most prestigious royal
apartment..
• The floor being the
audience hall or main
reception room personnel
apartment and sleeping
chamber
• Terrace with pavilions – a
place for recreation.

13. Shastra Khana
• One apartment was used
as a Bhojan Shale offer
feasts to this nobles
(Thakurs or Pandits)
• Now enclosed to convert
it into a museum space –
the Armoury.
• Koft gari – decorative
inlay
• Prominence of weapons
– military basis of Rajput.

14. Sheesh Mahal
• Bed chamber of the
rulers
• Decorated with
mirrors.

15. Phul mahal
• Over the amoury,, private
audience hall, perform
personal rituals.
• Elaborate jaali work
blaustered.

16. Takhat Vilas:
• All surface is painted.
• Windows have colored
glass planes.
• Model on local folk art.
• Ceiling are wooden
beams.

17. Jhanki Mahal
• Jaalis & small window.
• Allow to get a glimpse
without being noticed.
• Cradles and Jhulas are
seen here.

18. Moti Mahal
• Has five alcoves leading
onto hidden balconies.
• The throne is placed
centrally.
• White painted stone Jaali
work.

19. Zenana

20. Gun Terrace
• Made in the C19th.
• Some are from the 1st
world war.
• It has a Arabic
inscriptions.

21. Chamudi temple
• Isht devi of the royal
family.
• Dusshera celebrations.
• Gangor ki puja.

22. How to reach ??
• Jodhpur is well connected by
road, rail and air to all major
cities and towns.
By air-
• Indian(Indian airlines) operates
daily flights to Jodhpur from
Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and
Udaipur.
• Jet Airways operates daily flights
from Delhi and Mumbai.
• Kingfisher airlines operates daily
flights from Delhi, Udaipur and
Jaipur.

23. By Train
• Well connected by direct
trains from all metros
and major cities in India.
• The taxi stand and auto-
rickshaw stand are
located near the exit of
the railway station.

24. By road
 Approximate road distances from
various destinations are
• Agra -580 km
• Ajmer -200 km
• Bikaner -240 km
• Jaipur -345 km
• Mumbai -1075 km
• New Delhi -590 km
• Udaipur -275 km

25. By bus
• Jodhpur can be reached by RSRTC
(Rajasthan State Road Transport
Corporation).
• Buses and private luxury buses
which operate from all major
towns and cities in Rajasthan
Ahmedabad and Delhi.

26. Getting around
Means of transport include:
• Tourist cabs (taxis) – Ply on a minimum
distance per hour per day basis.
• Mini Buses – Public transport is available
but chaotic and not advisable except
when on a shoestring budget.
• Car rental – There are many car rental
companies around.
• Auto Rickshaw(unmetered) – Negotiate
before you board on.
• Tonga – A good way to move around.

27. Where to stay???
• Jodhpur Heritage
Hotels
• Ajit Bhawan
• Balsamand Lake Palace
• Devi Bhawan
• Haveli Inn pal
• Madho Niwas
• Megh Niwas
• Pal Haveli
• Polo Heritage
• Ratan Vilas

28. Jodhpur Luxury Hotels
• The Gateway Hotel
• Park Plaza Jodhpur
• Taj Hari Mahal
• Umaid Bhawan Palace

29. Jodhpur Deluxe Hotels
• Mapple Abhay
• Chandra Inn
• Hotel Kalinga
• Lake View & Resort
• Maru Garh
• Niky International
• Rajputana Palace
• Shree Ram International

30. Jodhpur Economy Hotels
• Inn Season
• Hotel Ratnawali
• Residency Palace
• RTDC Hotel Ghoomar
• Shri Ram Excellency

31. Jodhpur Guest Houses
• Haveli Guest
House
• Mandore Guest
House
• Newtons Manor
• Surya Kunj

32. BANDHINI LEHRIA
Speciality

33. Food

34. DHANYAWAD…