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| AREA |
: 22,850 sq km |
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| POPULATION |
: 21,53,483 |
| STD CODE |
: 0291 |
| BEST SEASON |
: November - March |
Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan,
at the edge of the Thar desert was once the capital of the Marwar state.
It was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - hero
of the epic 'Ramayana'. The city dominated by the massive Mehrangarh fort
on a rocky hill is charming with its wealth of historic attractions and
colourful markets which specialises in antiques. It is still one of the leading centres of wool, cattle, camels and salt.
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