Jodhpur, Mehrangarh Fort, and the Sadar Market

Jodhpur is a hot and bustling trading town located on the fringe of the Great Thar Desert. It has been an important trading town for centuries and is a center for incense and spices. It became rich and powerful from the sale of opium and sandalwood as well as controlling a vital route on the subcontinent. Maharajas poured their wealth into art and architecture and built one of the mightiest forts in the world, Mehrangarh Fort. Originally built in 1459, it completely dominates the city below. Scaling the walls is not an option as they are hundreds of feet tall and unbelievably thick. Inside the fort is a series of courtyards, arcades, and palace apartments. The Raj and Mugal architecture is incredibly opulent. The rooms where the Maharaja would give an audience are richly decorated and have posh floor pillows, silver lined fans and umbrellas. Women were excluded from any meetings or official gatherings but had secrete balconies and screened walls from which they could spy on the proceedings.

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• Jodhpur
• Mehrangarh
• Fort
• Sadar
• Market
• Rajasthan
• Palace
• Maharaja
• India
• museum
• art
• architecture

[josephinemasih]

meri jan...aann...baan...aur shann.....i glad my forefathers are from rajistan!

[Cvillemac]

You should be proud, it's a wonderful place with rich history and beautiful people...

[heterodox]

nice work, man. dunno if you went to sadar market during the day... but it's the craziest marketplace i've been to in india. i mean, ya know. for a white dude. had to sit down and take a break when i "emerged". most intense. market. evar.

[Cvillemac]

Yes, I have seen the Sadar market during the day as well. I agree it's a fantastic market. I really enjoyed Jodhpur despite the heat. Thanks for the comment. - John

[enedlossiel]

jodphur is one of the most beautiful city in the world !!! <3 i really love love that city !

[arvindvojha]

My native is jodhpur realy miss the place peple and mirchi wada, lassi, beautiful coverage. thanks

[rippankang]

I am from Punjab,India but I deeply love Rajasthani culture and folk dances and music..this state has too much to explore...love u Rajasthan and Rajasthani folks...I am planning to visit rajasthan this time I go to India...thanks for the video ;-)

[amirsumro]

Wish I could visit this city

[kiev786]

I was born in jodhpur.

[Pkr]

Your narrative added greatly to the video. I believe that there are still people living within the Fort with shops ,etc.

[laurensjulian45]

@heterodox then you didd't see a lot of markets!

try gorakhpur:P

[ersandeepkhanagwal]

one of the best city in the world........meri jaan .. aan baan shan....

[Anne2000ful]

I miss Jodhpur :). Nice city.