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	Mehrangarh Fort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mehrangarh Fort (meaning "Majestic Fort") is one of the largest forts in India.
		Though the fort was originally started in 1459 by Rao Jodha, founder of Jodhpur, most of the fort which stands today dates from the period of Jaswant Singh (1638–78).
		To avoid the consequences of this curse a man volunteered to be buried alive in the foundations of the fort.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mehrangarh_Fort (295 words)

	Fortification - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nakhal Fort, one of the best-preserved forts in Oman.
		Star forts of the cannon era did not fare well against the effects of high explosive and the intricate arrangements of bastions, flanking batteries and the carefully constructed lines of fire for the defending cannon could be rapidly disrupted by explosive shells.
		Much of the fort moved underground, with deep passages to connect the blockhouses and firing points in the ditch to the fort proper, with magazines and machine rooms deep under the surface.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fort (1035 words)

	Rajasthan, Forts and Palaces, Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan
		The magnificent forts and palaces were built by various rulers and architects, outside the walled city and used to protect the city from the foreign invaders and were also built on high hills overlooking the city.
		Chittorgarh fort was established in the 7th century, and became the seat of the Sisodia rulers.
		The Kota Fort is a large and sprawling structure and one of the famous tourist attraction in Kota, that overlooks the Chambal river.
	www.indovacations.net /visitRajasthan/FortandPalaces.htm (1901 words)

	WELCOME TO S-E-A-S-O-N-S (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		With the Mehrangarh fort on the west and stately sandstone palace of Umaid Bhawan on the east, this city is prevented from the deserts with eight gates facing different directions.
		The Mehrangarh fort is set on a 125 m high hill which can be accessed by a winding road uphill.
		The majestic fort is one of greet hilltop forts.
	www.seasonsindia.com /travel/rajasthan/jodhpur_sea.htm (522 words)

	Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur, Mehrangarh Fort India Travel, Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur Rajasthan
		The fort was constructed by Rao Jodha in 1459, the founder of Jodhpur.
		The Mehrangarh fort is situated 5 Km from the city of Jodhpur.
		The maharaja of Mehrangarh is the trustee of the museum.
	www.surfindia.com /travel/rajasthan/mehrangarh-fort-jodhpur.html (548 words)

	Mehran Garh fort , Jodhpur in Rajasthan , Visit Rajasthan Forts and Palace, Tours to Jodhpur
		Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur bult by Rathore Rajputs, is a magnificent and imposing structure with an altitude of about 125 mts.
		The fort has seven gates of which the noted ones are the Jayapol, built by Maharaja Man Singh in 1806; Fatehpol or the Victory Gate built by Maharaja Ajit Singh; and the Lohapol or the Iron Gate.
		The Mehrangarh Fort encloses many palaces, which are known for their intricate carvings and sprawling courtyards.
	www.rajasthantours.net /rajasthan/mehrangarh.html (724 words)

	DiscoverIndia Jodhpur
		Mehrangarh Fort:Dominating the city of Jodhpur is Mehrangarh, one of Rajasthan's three great hilltop forts (the other two are Kumbhalgarh and Chittaurgarh).
		Mehrangarh has its own architectural appeal, such as brilliant stained glass, that creates vibrant mosaics on the floors, with the passage of the sun through the day.
		Jaswant Thada:Close to the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.
	www.indiatravelite.com /discoverindia/jodhpursightseeing.htm (435 words)

	Mehrangarh Fort, Tour to Lalgarh Palace Bikaner Rajasthan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Mehrangarh Fort ("Majestic Fort") is located on the hilltop that rises sharply at the city of Jodhpur.
		The Mehrangarh Fort was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 when he shifted his capital from Mandore.
		The fort is visited by thousands of tourists every year who come to have a glimpse of the artillery system of the Rajput warriors.
	www.visit-rajasthan.com /mehrangarh-fort.html (388 words)

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		Flanked on its western side by the Meherangarh fort and on the eastern side by the stately sandstone palace of Umaid Bhawan, the monuments, temples and gardens of Jodhpur depict a multi-faceted grandeur.
		A flourishing trading center in the 16th century, Jodhpur is still one of the leading centers of wool, cattle, camels, salt and agricultural crops.
		Close to the fort lies this 19th century royal cenotaph, built in white marble, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh.
	www.ent.ohiou.edu /~kartik/jodh.html (380 words)

	jodhpur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Brahmin houses:Seen from the Mehrangarh fort, the Brahmin houses of Jodhpur are a distinct blue colour.
		The fort emphasises to a greater extent than most other forts of Rajasthan, the strange paradox between the intricacies of Rajput military architecture of the 15th-18th century period and the flamboyance of the Rajput princes in the late-19th and early 20th century.
		The fort rambles across a plateau on a 393 ft high hills, with numerous semi- circular bastions and walls that are 121 ft high and 68 ft thick at places, 100 ft over the nearest pass, with superb natural rocky defences.
	www.ahmedabadcity.com /Rajasthan/html/jodhpur.htm (387 words)

	Mehrangarh Fort-Jodhpur
		The Mehrangarh Museum Trust was settled in March,1972 by His Highness The Maharaja Gaj Singh II with the principal objective of setting up a world class museum in Jodhpur.
		At the same time the Maharaja placed his ancestral fortress, the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, at the disposal of the new Trust directing it to develop and establish the planned museum within the fort premises itself.
		This was a significant and far-sighted direction since the fort eminently serves the purpose, not only in terms of historicity and authenticity, but also keeping in mind the security and care of the collections.
	www.maharajajodhpur.com /fort/mmt_obj.htm (1632 words)

	Mehrangarh Fort,Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Mehrangarh Fort is one such fort housing various beautiful palaces built by Rao Jodha in 1459.
		The fort is situated at a height of 400 feet above the city with 68 feet wide and 117 feet high walls, which gives it a chance to dominate the surrounding areas.
		To enter the Mehrangarh fort, seven gates have to be crossed.
	www.rajasthan-tour-package.com /rajasthan-heritage/rajasthan-forts/mehrangarh-fort.html (527 words)

	INDOlink - Discover India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Flanked on its western side by the Mehrangarh fort, and on the eastern side by the stately sandstone Palace of Umaid Bhawan, the monuments, temples and gardens of Jodhpur depict a multi-faceted grandeur.
		Dominating the city of Jodhpur is Mehrangarh, one of Rajasthan's three great hilltop forts (the other two are Kumbhalgarh and Chittaurgarh).
		Close to the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.
	www.indolink.com /DiscoverIndia/Rajasthan/jodhpur.html (924 words)

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		Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest in India.
		The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures.
		This white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II is a short distance from the fort road.
	www.si-india.com /palace-on-wheels/sday4.htm (123 words)

	Princely Experience
		The construction of the fort initially began in 1523 but the family moved in to the fort only during the 18th century after a new zenana or ladies wing was constructed.
		Junagarh Fort - This fort was built in 15th century by one of the most able and trusted generals of Akbar, Raja Rai Singh.
		Inside the fort is a profusion of 37 palaces, temples and pavilions that are marvels in red sandstone construction.
	www.arrowtravel.com /princely_experience.htm (2783 words)

	Mehrangarh Musuem Trust
		Mehrangarh Fort stands a hundred feet in splendour on a perpendicular cliff, four hundred feet above the sky line of Jodhpur.
		In its Janampatri the fort is named Chintamani, after the Mythological gem worn by lord Ram which supposedly frees the owner of all worldly worry.
		Chintamani gave way to Mordhwaj, the flag of the peocock, presumably because the forts outer parameter suggests the fan like tail of a dancing peacock, It is at some point after this that the name Mehrangarh began to appear in chronicles and poems.
	mehrangarh.org (258 words)

	Forts of Jodhpur,Rajasthan Jodhpur Forts,Jodhpur Fort Travel,Jodhpur Fort Tours
		Fort Chanwa of Luni is an exceptional example of elegance and symmetry in Indian architecture of the last century.
		The fort is composed of a lyrical complex of courtyards towers, water, wheels, stables, passages and unexpected stairways to secret pavilions and panoramic roof tops spanning the village below and the Thar horizon beyond.
		The village of Luni nestles in the shadow of the Fort walls and is a hub of activity with its many artisans fashioning metal, clay or wood into intricate forms and demonstrating the skills passed down over the centuries by their ancestors.
	www.indian-travel-agency.com /rajasthan-tourism/forts-of-jodhpur-rajasthan.html (539 words)

	Forts & Palaces in Rajasthan - India Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The palaces, forts and gardens and lakes add colour and splendour to the barren land of Rajasthan.
		Ranthambhor Fort - The fort is huge and covers an area of approximately 7 kilometers in circumference.
		It is one of the oldest forts in the country and is said to have been built in 944 AD a Chauhan warrior.
	www.travellinginindia.com /forts-palaces-in-rajasthan.html (465 words)

	Jodhpur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		From Jaisalmer the Palace-On-Wheels chugs on to yet another desert kingdom of Jodhpur Famous for its magnificent forts and palaces, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist attraction in the country.
		Jodhpur city is situated at the edge of the Thar Desert with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side.
		You can spend the morning at Mehrangarh Fort that towers over the city like an eagle's eyrie and then come downhill to lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace, the largest art-deco residence in the world and now home to the head of the royal family, museum and luxury hotel.
	www.eldertravelclub.com /pow_jodhpur.htm (780 words)

	JODHPUR Rajasthan
		Rao Jodha was adviced by a saint to establish an impregnable head-quarter and so, the Mehrangarh Fort was built on a steep hill.
		Mehrangarh: One of the most stunning hill forts of Rajasthan, Mehrangarh appears to rise from the bluff-coloured sandstone hill itself, so well built into the base that it is difficult to tell where the hill ends and the walls begin.
		Mehrangarh Fort Museum: This is an excellent museum with rare and interesting artifacts, textiles, paintings, transport items etc. laid out with utmost care and thought.
	www.umaidbhawan.com /jodhpur.htm (699 words)

	Forts, India Travelog
		The enticing forts of India are carved legends depicting the splendor of the royal past.
		The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, located on a hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts.
		I was literally impressed by the forts of India, that clearly depicted the glory of Indian majestic past.
	www.indiatravelog.com /heritage/forts.html (525 words)

	Jodhpur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The massive Mehrangarh Fort, topping a sheer rocky ridge that rises right in the middle of the town dominates this bustling desert city.
		Mehrangarh Fort: It provides what must be the most authentic surviving taste of the ceaseless round of war, honour and extravagance that characterized Rajputana.
		With the strategically located cannons on the walls, the fort is spread over an area of 5 square-km at an altitude of about 125 meters.
	www.dkrupa.com /trav/ind/jodhpur.html (393 words)

	India/Rajasthan/Jodhpur/Mehrangarh Fort/sati hand prints/Umaid Bhawan Palace
		Mehrangarh Fort is situated on a rocky cliff 400 feet above the town of Jodhpur.
		The fort's ramparts, which are hewn out of the rock face, are 130 feet high in places, and are protected by a battery of medieval cannon.
		The palace complex within the fort is constructed around a series of interconnecting courtyards.
	www.judypat.com /india/mehrangarh.htm (235 words)

	Jodhpur Travel Guide, Jodhpur City Guide, Jodhpur Places of Interest
		While the graceful palaces, forts and temples strewn throughout the city bring alive the historic grandeur, exquisite handicrafts, folk dances music and the brightly attired people lend a romantic aura to the city.
		Mehrangarh from the outside is impressive, and certainly forbidding.
		The impressive Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore and Mehrangarh fort, which are symbols of might and valour, provide the ideal venue for the cultural extravaganza an integral part of the festival.
	www.aamantrantours.com /Rajasthan/Jodhpur.htm (1846 words)

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		Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in India.
		Inside the fort, there is a series of courtyards and palaces.
	www.rajasthanhotelinfo.com /heritage/jodhpursightseeing.htm (304 words)

	city guide, city tour, travel destinations in india - Goamit Holidays
		Famous for its magnificent forts and palaces, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist attraction in the country.
		The city is situated at the edge of the Thar Desert with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side.
		The forts and palaces in the city are the major source of attraction in the city.
	www.goamit.com /cityguide_jodhpur.html (949 words)

	TOURISM
		The magnificent fort was originally started by Rao Jodha in 1459, but most of the fort which stands today dates from the period of Jaswant Singh (1638-78).
		The fort with walls up to 36m high and 21m wide houses some of the most intricately adorned palaces with exquisitely carved panels, latticed windows and brilliant stained glass.
		The fort museum, in a series of palaces has a collection of palanquins, howdahs, royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costumes and furniture.
	www.webindia123.com /Rajasthan/TOURISM/tourism2.htm (998 words)

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		The fort overlooks the imperial city of Jodhpur, which is a part of the Desert Tourist Triangle.
		This city was on the silk route of the 16th century and hence was host to a number of travellers.
		Mehrangarh Fort - Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in India.
	www.punjabkesari.com /Travel/jodhpur.htm (941 words)

	'I wanted Ash as Mumtaz Mahal'
		Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort, home to the Rajput rulers of the kingdom of Marwar, is bustling.
		I chose Mehrangarh Fort for its warm environment, which complements the architecture of the period and gives it authenticity.
		We recreated Agra fort where Shah Jahan was kept imprisoned for seven to eight years and from where he would watch the Taj Mahal.
	www.rediff.com /movies/2003/feb/18akbar.htm (1268 words)

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