Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is located in the magnificent city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. Set on the Trikuta Hill in the midst of the vast Thar Desert, this fort is an epitome of strength and symbolizes the power of the Rajput dynasty. Constructed way back in the 12th century by the mighty Rawal Jaisal, this imposing fort is famed to be one of the largest ever built. Throughout history, this fort has been the center of many important changes and has repeatedly witnessed the siege of Muslim rulers. Even though during the rule of the British, the eminence of the place temporarily diminished, it came back to prominence due to its geographical setting. Locally called the ‘Sonar Quila’ and popularly nicknamed the ‘Golden Fort’ due to the golden aura that seems to engulf the fort during each sunset, this fort is one of the most popular tourist spots of Rajasthan.

 

Best Time to Visit

This majestic structure is situated right in the middle of the desert and so, the best time to visit would be during the colder months of October to March in order to avoid the scorching heat. The evenings are relatively cooler and are good to sight-see.

Interesting Facts and Trivia about the Jaisalmer Fort

• It is the second largest fort in Rajasthan and is located at an altitude of about 250 meters on top of a hill.
• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its prominent architecture and the importance it had during the course of history.
• The structure is a fortification consisting of three layers, with the outermost being made totally out of stone as it was the first layer of protection against enemies.
• It has a total of 99 bastions with almost 93 of them being constructed at a later point in history at around 1638 AD.
• A novel, Sonar Kella, and a consecutive movie was made with this location as the prime spot by the renowned novelist Satyajit Ray. This led to the spread of the fame of this site.
• Alauddin Khilji attacked the Fort and gained control over it for a period of almost 9 years.
• It has a blend of both the Rajput and Mughal style of architecture.
• This fort can be accessed by the four entrances with one of them having cannons in front of them.
• An intricate drainage system called the ‘Ghut Nali’ was designed for allowing proper disposal of drainage from the Fort area.

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