 Jaisalmer Fort also known as Sonar Quila, rising from the sand, is the second oldest fort after Chittorgarh in Rajasthan. In 1156 AD, Jaisalmer Fort was constructed by the Bhatti Rajput chieftain Rawal Jaisal. Legends go by that he did it on the behest of a local hermit named Easaal. The fort is a monument worth visiting as well as retaining in your conscious mind. Similar various other cities of Rajasthan in Jaisalmer as well you will find facets of its own glorious heritage. By way of it you can find historical monuments spread all over the city of Jaisalmer . The fort will command your concentration straight away; rising from the sand Jaisalmer Fort I s dominating structure.
Jaisalmer fort is the second oldest wonderful monument in Rajasthan. Two hundred and fifty feet tall and reinforced by imposing crenellated sandstone wall 30 feet high; the fort has 99 bastions, 92 of which were constructed between 1633 and 1647. Wells within the fort still offer a regular source of water. At that present time, you will find that closely to one fourth of the old city's population resides within the fort. The sight blend of Rajput and Islamic architectural styles, visible in this fort, will take hold of your fancy. Ganesh Pol, Akshya Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol are the foremost for tourists to visit.
The rich merchants occupied stone - craftsmen who worked dexterously on the sandstone mansion they built, facades with sculptural filigree, screen window, delicate pavilions and stunning balconies. In the present day, these veritable arts such as museums are still populated. Moreover, their colourful celebrations and festivals have placed Jaisalmer Fort firmly on the world tourism plan.
Constructed in golden and yellow sandstone, Jaisalmer Fort is over 856 years old, crowns the Trikuta Hill. Within its walls, protected by 99 turrets, lies the old city proximately to a quarter of modern Jaisalmer. Seen from outside, the sight must be almost same to what was watched by merchants on their overland camel procession to central Asia . Some time ago this desert outpost was an important gate for the trade route, and Jaisalmer grew wealthy on the proceeds. But the advent of marketable shipping demoted the town to relative obscurity.
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