Mehrangarh Fort is situated in Jodhpur (Rajasthan). The fort is one of the largest forts in India. According to “Kundali” it’s name is “Chintamani” but it is famous as “Mihirgarh”.’Mihir’ means ‘The Sun’. Over time, it began to be called the Mehrangarh. Mehrangarh Fort,…
Elephant’s howdahs in Mehrangarh Fort
‘Hathi Howdah’, is a carriage which is positioned on the back of an elephant used to carry wealthy people or for hunting or warfare in past. It was also a symbol of wealth for it’s owner. There are many beautiful howdahs of Jodhpur kings in Mehrangarh fort. Artwork of these…
Danta-Ramgarh Sikar
Danta and Ramgarh are two villages settled on two sides of the same river. Danta and Ramgarh are located 52 k.m.away from Sikar.These two villages have taken the form of a town together, Therefore, they are collectively known as Danta -Ramgrh. These two villages have individual ancient forts. The Ramgarh…
Armoury and Artillery in Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
The armoury gallery displays a rare collection of armour from every period of Marwar. there are corslets, shields, swords ornate with ivory, silver and gold, rhino horns emeralds and pearls and guns with gold and silver work on the barrels. Some glimpses of armoury:- Armoury in Mehrangarh Jodhpur Armoury in Mehrangarh…