Rajasthan
Jodhpur district
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Mehrangarh Fort
“Medieval fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India”
Mehrangarh is a historic fort located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. It stands on a hilltop, rising about 122 m (400 ft) above the surrounding plains, and the complex spans 1,200 acres. It was initially built around 1459 by the Rajput ruler of Rathore clan Rao Jodha, though most of the existing structure is from the 17th century built by his successors. The fort has seven gates, including the main entrance, Jai Pol, built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over the Jaipur and Bikaner armies in 1806. The Fattehpol, commemorates victory of Maharaja Ajit Singh over the Mughals.
Kaylana Lake
“Artificial lake in Rajasthan, India”
Kaylana Lake is located 8 km west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is an artificial lake, built by Pratap Singh in 1872. The lake spreads over an area of 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi). In ancient times this region had palaces and gardens made by two rulers of Jodhpur - Bhim Singh and Takhat Singh. These were destroyed to make Kaylana Lake.
Bhomiaji Maharaj Temple, Sopra, Bhopalgarh
“Village in Rajasthan, India”
Sopara or Sopra or Hopra is a village located in the Bhopalgarh tehsil of Jodhpur District, Rajasthan, India.
Sachiya Mata Temple
“Hindu temple in Rajasthan, India”
The Sachchiya Mata Temple is located in Osian, near Jodhpur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
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Photo credits
- Bhomiaji Maharaj Temple, Sopra, Bhopalgarh: Godarasopara · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons