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in this Section : Fast Facts, Brief history, Jaisalmer Fort Overview,
Speciality, Accommodation and Accessibility.
Fast Facts
District : Jaisalmer, West Rajasthan
Distance : 563 kms from Jaipur city
Best Time To Visit : October to March
Brief History
Jaisalmer Fort is considered as the second oldest fort in the state of
Rajasthan, the oldest being the Chittaurgarh Fort. The fort was built in the
twelfth century, 1156 A.D., to be precise. Jaisalmer town, as it stands
amidst the desert lands of Rajasthan, owed an immense importance in the
past. The place, back then constituted as one of the bases that formed the
trade link between Egypt, Arab, Persia and India. The traders and merchants,
who were in business then, employed stone craftsmen to build for them great
places and mansions, which still stand as great attractions. Despite the
intense heat and regular sandstorms, the fort has survived and survived to
tell its tale.
Jaisalmer Fort - Overview
Jaisalmer Fort stands perched on the popular Trikuta Hills in the Jaisalmer
town of Rajasthan. Rising to an imposing height of 250 feet from the ground,
the fort in no way escapes the visitors attention. The fort lanes can be
seen as inhabited by a small population of merchants and shop owners. The
wells built within the fort can be seen as providing the source till date.
The region is also marked by a number of mansions and havelis that were
built by the prosperous traders and merchants in the later centuries. The
golden yellow sandstone that has been employed in the construction of this
fort gives it a unique outlook. It is because of this fact that the fort is
sometimes called as Sonar Qila (meaning golden fort). This fort looks quite
fascinating at night.
What's So Special
The location of Jaisalmer Fort is considered as one of the factors
responsible for its mysterious impression. In the middle of the desert, on
top of a hill and with vast stretches of desolate lands provides a perfect
backdrop.
