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The ‘Blue City’, as it is known, was founded on the
edges of Thar Desert in 1459 A.D by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore
clan of the Rajputs. It was the capital of the Rathore Kingdom, which
was the largest in the Rajputana. Jodhpur is the second largest city
in Rajasthan after Jaipur, and is encircled by a high 10 km long wall.
The city is blessed with a number of forts, temples, gardens and
lakes. The historic grandeur, exquisite handicrafts, folk dances,
music and the brightly attired people lend an aura of romance to the
city. The city lies 317 km. from Jaipur and 597 km. from the national
capital New Delhi. It is well connected by rail to Jaipur and New
Delhi.
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