Jaswant thada

At a distance of 1 km from Mehrangarh Fort and 5 km from Jodhpur Junction, Jaswant Thada is a royal cenotaph located near Mehrangarh Fort entrance in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan state. It is famed as one of the most beautiful white marble cenotaphs in Rajasthan and also one of the popular Jodhpur tourist places. Jaswant Thada was built by Sardar Singh of Jodhpur in 1899 CE in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. This cenotaph is an example of architectural brilliance in India. Famed as the Taj Mahal of Marwar, Jaswant Thada is a perfect example of Rajputana style of architecture. It is a white marble memorial, built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These sheets are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when illuminated by the sun. The main memorial has been built like a temple with intricately marble stone carvings, and impressive sculptures, frescos, domes and pillars. The cenotaph has two more tombs within it. The cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh displays portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur. Carved gazebos, a beautiful multi-tiered garden, and a small lake are also located within this cenotaph complex. Royal crematorium and three other cenotaphs are also located at this site. The complex also features a memorial of a peacock that flew into a funeral pyre. There are three other small cenotaphs in the complex. Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM Entry Fee: Rs.15 for Indians, Rs.30 for Foreigners, Rs. 25 for Camera and Rs. 50 for vi...

This white marbled architecture is a memorial site of a Rajput clan. This cenotaph was built in the 19th century by Maharaja Sardar Singh in the memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur. One should visit this memorial, which has a temple like architecture, on their tour to Jodhpur. Jaswant Thada is a perfect example of architectural brilliance. The architecture is made of white marbles which are so fine that the outer surface of the whole building emits a warm glow during sunlight. Currently it exhibits a variety of paintings and portraits of Jodhpur rulers. Address Near Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan-342006, India Timings 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Best of Rajasthan 10Nights/11Days • Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan 17Nights/18Days • Cultural Tour India 13Nights/14Days • Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan 13Nights/14Days • Best of Rajasthan 12Nights/13Days • Romantic Rajathan 16Nights/17Days • Rajput Heritage India 17Nights/18Days • Romantic Rajasthan 15Nights/16Days

If you visit Mehrangarh Fort and do not see the beautiful Taj Mahal of Marwar— Jaswant Thada, I believe your visit to the famous fort is incomplete. Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur is a magnificent white edifice, half-covered by greenery. It is a stunning marble memorial. It is located on the major road from Jodhpur to Meherangarh Fort. The Jaswant Thada balances off the Meherangarh fort’s sturdy commanding appearance with some of Rajasthan’s most delicate and exquisite marble sculptures. Many visitors stroll through the Jaswant Thada memorial after touring the Sardar Singh built the Jaswant Thada in 1899 to memorialize his father, Jaswant Singh II, who died in 1895. The site has since become a burial ground and memorial for the maharajas of Jodhpur, each of whom has a white marble tomb in the central tower. One of the complex’s unusual memorials is devoted to a peacock that flew into the funeral pyre as the maharaja’s body was burnt. Jalis are ornate marble lattice screens that hang over the windows. Brief History of Jaswant Thada Jodhpur Sardar Singh built the Jaswant Thada cenotaph. During the king’s funeral ritual, a peacock purposefully fell into the funeral pyre and died. Hence, there is a memorial dedicated to the peacock. A few other royal members were also buried in the monument. With the new capital created at Mehrangarh following the relocation from Mandore, the royal cenotaph, I presume the royal family of Marwar, desired a new cenotaph. So Jaswant Thada was establish...

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This white marbled architecture is a memorial site of a Rajput clan. This cenotaph was built in the 19th century by Maharaja Sardar Singh in the memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur. One should visit this memorial, which has a temple like architecture, on their tour to Jodhpur. Jaswant Thada is a perfect example of architectural brilliance. The architecture is made of white marbles which are so fine that the outer surface of the whole building emits a warm glow during sunlight. Currently it exhibits a variety of paintings and portraits of Jodhpur rulers. Address Near Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan-342006, India Timings 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Best of Rajasthan 10Nights/11Days • Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan 17Nights/18Days • Cultural Tour India 13Nights/14Days • Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan 13Nights/14Days • Best of Rajasthan 12Nights/13Days • Romantic Rajathan 16Nights/17Days • Rajput Heritage India 17Nights/18Days • Romantic Rajasthan 15Nights/16Days

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If you visit Mehrangarh Fort and do not see the beautiful Taj Mahal of Marwar— Jaswant Thada, I believe your visit to the famous fort is incomplete. Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur is a magnificent white edifice, half-covered by greenery. It is a stunning marble memorial. It is located on the major road from Jodhpur to Meherangarh Fort. The Jaswant Thada balances off the Meherangarh fort’s sturdy commanding appearance with some of Rajasthan’s most delicate and exquisite marble sculptures. Many visitors stroll through the Jaswant Thada memorial after touring the Sardar Singh built the Jaswant Thada in 1899 to memorialize his father, Jaswant Singh II, who died in 1895. The site has since become a burial ground and memorial for the maharajas of Jodhpur, each of whom has a white marble tomb in the central tower. One of the complex’s unusual memorials is devoted to a peacock that flew into the funeral pyre as the maharaja’s body was burnt. Jalis are ornate marble lattice screens that hang over the windows. Brief History of Jaswant Thada Jodhpur Sardar Singh built the Jaswant Thada cenotaph. During the king’s funeral ritual, a peacock purposefully fell into the funeral pyre and died. Hence, there is a memorial dedicated to the peacock. A few other royal members were also buried in the monument. With the new capital created at Mehrangarh following the relocation from Mandore, the royal cenotaph, I presume the royal family of Marwar, desired a new cenotaph. So Jaswant Thada was establish...

• Jain, Ajay (2013). Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Kunzum. p.11. • Sinha, Juhi (2007). Beyond the Dunes: Journeys in Rajasthan. Penguin. p.72. 9780143063063. • Subodh Kapoor (2002). The Indian Encyclopaedia: Indo-Pak War-Kamla Karri. p.3755. Jasvvant Thada, Close to the fort complex lies this white marble cenotaph, built in 1899, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.Rare portraits of Jodhpur's rulers are also to be seen at Jaswant Thada. 26°18′14″N 73°01′31″E / 26.30389°N 73.02528°E / 26.30389; 73.02528 External links [ ] •

At a distance of 1 km from Mehrangarh Fort and 5 km from Jodhpur Junction, Jaswant Thada is a royal cenotaph located near Mehrangarh Fort entrance in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan state. It is famed as one of the most beautiful white marble cenotaphs in Rajasthan and also one of the popular Jodhpur tourist places. Jaswant Thada was built by Sardar Singh of Jodhpur in 1899 CE in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. This cenotaph is an example of architectural brilliance in India. Famed as the Taj Mahal of Marwar, Jaswant Thada is a perfect example of Rajputana style of architecture. It is a white marble memorial, built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These sheets are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when illuminated by the sun. The main memorial has been built like a temple with intricately marble stone carvings, and impressive sculptures, frescos, domes and pillars. The cenotaph has two more tombs within it. The cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh displays portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur. Carved gazebos, a beautiful multi-tiered garden, and a small lake are also located within this cenotaph complex. Royal crematorium and three other cenotaphs are also located at this site. The complex also features a memorial of a peacock that flew into a funeral pyre. There are three other small cenotaphs in the complex. Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM Entry Fee: Rs.15 for Indians, Rs.30 for Foreigners, Rs. 25 for Camera and Rs. 50 for vi...