Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur

The first destination of any traveller’s Jodhpur sightseeing tour, Mehrangarh Fort is a treat for the eyes. Spanning across a huge area of around 1,200 acres on a hilltop called Bahuchiriya, Mehrangarh Fort is one of the wonderful monuments that still attracts history buffs from all across the globe. This heritage attraction was built in 1459 by a Rajput ruler, Rao Jodha, who is responsible for the origin of Jodhpur in the country. According to Mehrangarh Fort history, most of the structure which exists now dates back to the time of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, who ruled between 1638 and 1678. Moreover, it is believed to be the fort for 17 generations and every generation added several structures like palaces and temples to the old one. Most importantly, the blending had been done so skillfully that not even one structure looks out of place. Being one of the best places to visit in Jodhpur, Mehrangarh Fort is also known as the ‘Sun Fort,’ named after the sun deity, who is the chief deity of the Rathore clan. A Jodhpur Rajasthan tour inside this popular tourist attraction in Jodhpur will let you explore the different gates or pols, galleries, palaces, temples and museums along with the details of the royal history and culture.