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Jodhpur Mandore Gardens
Mandore Garden is situated at Mandore, the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar before the establishment of Jodhpur. This is a popular picnic spot for the people of Jodhpur.
The extensive Mandore Garden has high rock hill terrace, making it a popular local attraction. The cenotaphs of former rulers of Jodhpur can also be seen inside the Mandore Garden. These cenotaphs are not of usual shape and are built along the lines of a Hindu temple. These are built of red sandstone and are four stories high, with fine columns and an elegant spire. The cenotaphs of the Maharani are set on a rocky outcrop over the hill. One of the most prominent cenotaphs is that of Maharaja Ajit Singh which was built in 1793 CE.
The garden also has a hall of heroes which holds idols of various folk heroes of the past. Their statues, carved out of rocks and enhanced with brilliant bright colors can be found in this hall. Adjacent to this is a much bigger hall called 'The Shrine of Three Hundred Million'. The gigantic shrine is home to the 30 Crore Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The Mandore Gardens also houses a government museum which exhibits an exquisite ensemble of various artifacts belonging to the bygone era. On climbing the nearby hill, visitors can see the old palace and ruins of Mandore Fort. Ravan temple is another attraction at Mandore.
History of Mandore Garden
History of Mandore gardens starts from the 6th century. At that time Mandore was under the rule of Pratiharas of Mandavyapura. The king of Rathore dynasty Rao Chunda married the Princess of Pratiharas. As a dowry, he got the Mandore Jungarh Fort.
After a while, In 1427 Mandore under the rule of Rao Rinmal Rathore who is also the administrator of the kingdom of Mewar until 1438. The Mewar ruler Rana Khumba overtook the throne of Mandore by assassinating the Rao Rinmal. During the assassination of Rao Rinmal his son escaped and tried a lot to recapture the Mandore but not worked. In 1453, Mandore underwent the rule of Rao Jodha.
After many invasions, Mandore became the capital of Jodhpur kings. Even though many dynasties invaded the Mandore like Muslim rulers of Gujarat and Malwa. To protect the Mandore, the capital of Jodhpur was changed to Mehrangarh Fort which is safe for the kingdom wealth.
This is the history of Mandore in Jodhpur. Even though it faced many invasions, it was there for us to experience the bygone era of Jodhpur through the architectural styles and royal cenotaphs.
Jodhpur Tourist Attractions
Welcome to the Blue City! The forts, medieval streets, colorful bazaars, and mouth-watering cuisines await. Founded by Rao Jodha in 1459, the city of Jodhpur is christened after him. Its origin revolves around the Rathore clan and the city is even named after the Rathore chief. Aptly termed as the blue city, the colour is pronounced in the architecture found in the temples, palaces, forts, and haveli’s, which house Jodhpur. A perfect blend of modern and ancient India, visit the second largest city of Rajasthan and have a memorable experience.
As the city got built in the ancient capital of Mandore in the state of Manwar, it’s people are called as Marwaris. One can see the relics of Mandore in the Mandore gardens. Besides, did you know that this Blue city is also called as the Sun City. The sun blesses the city with its warmth and shine all around the year. There is natural beauty, the grace of the bygone era that is intact here and often becomes a visual treat for travellers.
Jodhpur tourist spots stand as a living proof of the splendor, traditions and culture of the Jodhpur. The glorious past of Jodhpur is personified through the various forts, palaces and other monuments of Jodhpur. The main places to see in Jodhpur Rajasthan are:
