Jaisalmer Rajasthan India

Jaisalmer, nicknamed The Golden city, is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 kilometres west of the state capital Ja…
Jaisalmer, nicknamed The Golden city, is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, located 575 kilometres west of the state capital Jaipur. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer district. It is the historic capital of the kingdom of Jaisalmer, founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal of the Bhati clan of Rajputs. Jaisalmer stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone and is crowned by the ancient Jaisalmer Fort. This fort contains a royal palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples of both the fort and of the town below are built of finely sculptured yellow sandstone. The town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert and has a population, including the residents of the fort, of about 78,000. Jaisalmer ranked 9th on Booking.com's Top 10 The Most Welcoming cities in the world. It is the only Indian city on the list.
  • Country: India
  • State: Rajasthan
  • Established: 1156
  • Founded by: Rawal Jaisal
  • Elevation: 225 m (738 ft)
  • District: Jaisalmer
  • Named for: Rawal Jaisal

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