India is famous all over the world for its diversity. There are many places to visit here. Whenever the most beautiful states of India are discussed, Rajasthan is definitely mentioned. There are some cities in Rajasthan which are known all over the world because of their nicknames, like Jaipur is known as Pink City, Jaisalmer is known as Golden City and Udaipur is known as White City.
Apart from all this, there is a city which looks very beautiful because of its colors and its story is also very interesting. Jodhpur of Rajasthan is a city which we also know as the ‘city of blue’ i.e. Blue City. Now you must be wondering what is there in Jodhpur that it is known as Blue City? If you want to know the interesting story behind it, then first of all you have to know about the history of Jodhpur.
Our article today is also on this topic. We will tell you what is the history of Jodhpur, why is it called the Blue City? Along with this, we will also tell you about the famous tourist spots to visit here. So let’s know in detail without delay –
When was Jodhpur established?
Let us tell you that Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by King Rao Jodha of the Rathore dynasty. This city was earlier the capital of the Marwar state and has also played an important role in history. Gradually it became the biggest hub of business, art and culture. Businessmen, artisans and travelers from different parts of the country started coming here. It is situated in the middle of the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. It is a very beautiful and historical city.
Sun City is also the name
Jodhpur is commonly known as Blue City and Sun City. It is said that this city is famous all over the world for its old forts, colorful markets and culture. This city attracts tourists from India and abroad every year. If you have also been to Jodhpur, you must have seen that there is a huge crowd of tourists here.
Why is Jodhpur called the Blue City?
The biggest specialty of Jodhpur is that most of the houses here are painted blue. It is believed that earlier Brahmins started painting their houses blue to identify themselves. The second reason is that Jodhpur is the hottest city in Rajasthan. And blue color prevents heat. In such a situation, this color helped in keeping the house cool in summer. Today this blue color has become the identity of this city. For photographers, this place is no less than a paradise.
Mehrangarh Fort
Jodhpur is identified by the Mehrangarh Fort . It is situated on a high mountain. Let us tell you that this fort was built by Rao Jodha in the 15th century. Inside the fort, beautiful palaces like Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal and Sheesh Mahal can be seen. The art of the royal family can be seen here. The entire city of Jodhpur looks very beautiful from here.
Colourful markets are also famous
The markets of Jodhpur also look like a rangoli. Sardar Market near the clock tower is especially famous. You can buy Rajasthani clothes, jewelry, spices and handicraft items from here. Along with this, the folk music, dance and festivals here also make its cultural heritage more special.
places to visit in jodhpur
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Jaswant Thada
- Ghanta Ghar and Sardar Market
- Mandore Gardens
- Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Chamunda Mata Temple
- Mandaleshwar Mahadev Temple
