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The Mehrangarh fort is a labyrinth of
wonders, not knowing what the next doorway might lead to. In front of
the mammoth gate of Mehrangarh Fort, you can find a bearded Jodhpur
resident, dressed in traditional threads with turban, sword, shield
and hookah welcoming the tourists. You can also find a couple of local
musicians singing Rajasthani folk music.
Inside the Mehrangarh fort you will find the carefully preserved regal
artifacts which are the Phool Mahal, Sukh Mahal and Moti Mahal. The
ceiling and the walls of the fort are exquisitely decorated, with
delicate lattice work on the windows. A series of courtyards and
palaces greet the visitor inside the Mehrangarh Fort. The palace
apartments house a splendid collection of the trappings of the Indian
royalty. Inside the fort you will also find the large and unusual
wooden statues which are painted bright and the artillery system of
the Rajput warriors. Through the various avenues and routes of this
sprawled complex, you will reach the fort roof, overlooking the entire
city of Jodhpur, from over rows of medieval cannons. You would be able
to have a look at the entire city below. |
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Mehrangarh Museum Trust was established
in March,1972 by the Maharaja Gaj Singh II with the principal
objective of setting up a world class museum in Jodhpur. The
construction of Mehrangarh museum was started after the establishment
of trust. Now the Mehrangarh Museum houses and display the Maharaja's
substantial collection of miniature paintings, portraits, books and
manuscripts, weapons, textiles and tents, elephant howdahs and
palanquins and various artistic objects in fourteen display rooms.
Today various foreign and Indian tourists visit the Mehrangarh Museum. |
