Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan, at the edge of the Thar desert was once the capital of the Marwar state. It was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - hero of the epic 'Ramayana'. The city dominated by the massive Mehrangarh fort on a rocky hill is charming with its wealth of historic attractions and colourful markets which specialises in antiques. It is still one of the leading centres of wool, cattle, camels and salt. 

Set at the edge of the Thar desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert.

Once the capital of the Marwar state , it was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana.

Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan, after Jaipur, and one of the most visited. As a result the tourist-tout industry is quite well developed, though nowhere near as bad as Jaisalmer or Udaipur. The city was the capital of the once great kingdom of Marwar - the most powerful of all the Rajput kingdoms and the Meherangarh fort must rate as one of the mightiest castles ever built, anywhere.

 Even today, the fort is an awesome sight, especially when seen from the old town. The deep red sandstone hill on which the fort is built contrasts beautifully with the marble used in the fort and, even more strikingly in the late 19th century fairy-tale confection that is Jaswant Singh II's mausoleam.