The capital city of Jaisalmer, founded by Rao Jaisal in A.D. 1156. It has a substantially built stone-wall around it 5 Ks. long, 3 to 5 metres high and 2 to 3 feet thick, supported by bastions and corner towers.
The golden city of Jaisalmer, which lies courageously as the western sentinel of India, is a place worth visiting. The golden ray of the setting sun draws a heavenly picture on the sands of Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer is famous for its historic fort, mangnificent temples, grand palace, folk dances, art, literature, architecture and history of Jaisalmer. |
Jaisalmer is amongst the last of the former princely kingdoms of Rajputana before the border between India and Pakistan. The people of Jaisalmer believe Lord Krishna prophecied to Arjuna that one of his descendants would establish a kingdom on Trikuta Hill. The Lord's prophecy was fulfilled in 1196 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput who traced his lineage to Krisnna's Yadava clan, shifted his capital from Lodurva (16 km away) to Trikuta Hill. Jaisalmer's past glories can be seen in its impressive golden fort on Trikuta Hill that dominates the horizon. The fort houses a township with markets, palaces, temples and exquisite carved sandstone havelis. Today, these homes are national treasures and art museums that are still inhabited. |