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Jaswant Thada is one of the biggest tourist attractions
of Jodhpur. A tour of Jaswant Thada will be most convenient
when you travel to Mehrangarh Fort, the most imposing
structure in the city.
Travel to Jaswant Thada means you need to go half way
up the long road to the fort. Nestled between sandstone
hills, Jaswant Thada is a memorial dedicated to Maharaja
Jaswant Singh, one of the greatest rulers of Jodhpur.
Built in 1899, under the supervision of Maharaja Sardar
Singh, this royal cenotaph has served as a cremation
ground for the Jodhpur rulers for a long time.
Travel to Jaswant Thada helps you view Rajputana architecture
at its best. Made of white marble, the main monument
is built in the style of a temple and is adorned with
paintings, sculptures, pillars and domes. Jaswant Thada's
cenotaph sparkles when sunrays fall on it.
On your tour of Jodhpur, Jaswant Thada will feature
prominently in the list of must-see sites. The memorial
houses huge life-size portraits of erstwhile Rathore
rulers. You will find sections dedicated to queens and
courtesans of the Maharaja.
Even though there are a number of memorials built close
by, but they are not as well known as Jaswant Thada
itself. Travel to Jaswant Thada will satiate your passion
for creative excellence.
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