Mehrangarh Fort by Akash

Mehrangarh Fort

Mehrangarh Fort located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest fort in India. The fort was build by Rao Jodha, the chief of Rathore clan in 1460. Rao Jodha was 15th rules of rathore clan and  has been credited with the origin of Jodhpur itself in 1459.

A view of the fort taken by me while I was on a road trip.

Quick Fact : The Mehrangarh fort was one of the filming location for Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight Rises' and Bollywood film 'Awarapan'.

Stone Map of  Meharangarh Fort.

The fort is situated 125 meters above the city and is enclosed with thick walls. There are seven gates to the fort and has several tourist attractions.

• National Geological Monument

The Jodhpur Group - Malani Igneous Suite Contact on which the Mehrangarh Fort has been built has been declared a National Geological Monument by the Geological Survey of India to encourage Geotourism in the country.

• The Chamunda Mataji Temple

Chamunda was Rao Jodha's favorite goddess and he brought the goddess' idol from old capital city Mandore to Mehrangarh in 1460. The Chamunda devi temple is situated in southern part of Mehrangarh Fort. The temple is visited by people in and around Jodhput and is crowded highes during the time of Indian festival Dussera.

The Chamunda Devi Temple from inside.

• Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park.

Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park was built in 2006 with the intentions to restore natural ecology of a large rocky area and was opened to public in 2011. Spread over 72 hectares the Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park contains ecologically restored desert, Visitors Centre with Interpretation Gallery, a native plant nursery, small shop and cafe.

Experimental gardens at the park with different soil types and plant types.

Quick Fact : In 2008 a human stampede at the Chamunda Devi Temple killed 249 people and injured over 400 people.

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