Jodhpur
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Jodhpur (Hindi: IPA: [ˈd͡ʒoːd̪ʱpʊr]listenⓘ) is the second-largest city of the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan after its capital Jaipur. As of 2011, the city has a population of 1.03 million.[10] It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Jodhpur district and Jodhpur division. It is historic capital of the Kingdom of Marwar, founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief of the Rathore clan.[11] On 11 Aug, 1947 four days prior to the Indian independence, Maharaja Hanwant Singh, the last ruler of Jodhpur state signed the Instrument of Accession and merged his state in Union of India.[12] On March 30, 1949, it became part of the newly formed state of Rajasthan, which was created after merging the states of the erstwhile Rajputana Agency.[13]
Jodhpur | |
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Mehrangarh Fort Mandore Gardens | |
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Coordinates: 26.28°N 73.02°E / 26.28; 73.02 | |
Country | India |
State | Rajasthan |
Division | Jodhpur |
District | Jodhpur[3] |
Settled | 1459; 565 years ago (1459) |
Founded by | Rao Jodha |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Corporation |
• Body | Jodhpur North Municipal Corporation Jodhpur South Municipal Corporation |
• Mayor(s) | Kunti Deora Parihar (Jodhpur North) (INC) Vanita Seth (Jodhpur South) (BJP) |
• Member of Parliament | Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (BJP) |
• Member of Legislative Assembly | Atul Bhansali (BJP) |
Area | |
• Metropolis | 454.5 km2 (175.5 sq mi) |
• Metro | 4,467.3 km2 (1,724.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 231 m (758 ft) |
Population (2021 Census)[6] | |
• Metropolis | 1,533,756 |
• Rank | 43rd |
• Density | 3,400/km2 (8,700/sq mi) |
• Metro | 2,330,000[8][9] |
Demonym(s) | Jodhpuri, Marwari |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, English |
• Native | Marwari, Rajasthani |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 342001 |
Telephone code | 0291 /+91-291 |
ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
Vehicle registration | RJ-19 |
Website | jodhpur |
Jodhpur is a famous tourist spot with a palace, fort, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It's also known as the Blue City due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings in old town.[1] The old city circles the Mehrangarh Fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates.[14] Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of the Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists.[1]