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Jaisalmer fort, an astonishing marvelous palace welcomes all to visit and experience the royal heritage of Rajasthan. Jaisalmer, as we all know, is very popularly known as the golden city. The golden colour of the fort emphasizes the name of the city well. Located in the middle of Thar Desert, the famous Jaisalmer fort rises like a mirage from the sands. Considered as the second oldest fort of Rajasthan, the significance of Jaisalmer fort is immense in historical context. Construction of this fort started in the year 1156, by Raja Jaisal in search of a new capital as Lodurva was venerable to foreign invasion.
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The location of Jaisalmer Fort is on the top of Trikuta a hill which is a triangular peaked hill. You will get to see the 250 feet building with its 99 bastions all at once. 92 of these bastions were made from the year 1633 to 1647 to be used as platform for guns.
As you enter the Jaisalmer Fort, explore the majestic palaces of the maharajas. This fort consists of many beautifully decorated palaces that give tourists a fair idea of the royal architecture and its intricate artistic works. Tazia Tower is one of the major attractions in Jaisalmer fort that boasts of fabulous ornate architecture and Bengali style roofs.
Admire the drainage and water storage system of the Rajput age while touring through Jaisalmer Fort. Wells within the fort still provide a regular source of water. Even today, you will find that nearly one fourth of the old city's population resides within the fort. For students of cross-cultural merging, the subtle fusion of Rajput and Islamic architectural styles, visible in this fort, is sure to catch your fancy. Don’t miss out the famous palaces of Ganesh Pol, Akshya Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol as these are a must see for all.
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