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Mandore garden Jodhpur
Fort of Mandore was the capital of Marwar before Jodhpur. The ancient name was Mandavyapur. This area was important center for art and architecture as many manuscript of Medival era was found here. Ajit Gate is one of the example of beautiful architecture in Redstone.
This place was the crematory of royal families and there are several cenotaphs of all important rulers and Maharajas at Mandore. Memories of Rao Chundra, Rao Ranmal, Rao Jodha and others are worth visiting.
Located behind the hill there is Panchkund a holly pond of Hindus. Many come here for a dip.
This garden located at one end of the town but is well connected by regular city bus service from all parts of the city. At a price of Rs 8 or Rs 10 you can reach this place. As this being city bus stand you will get immediate bus to your destination after visiting this garden.
Janana Mahal , Mandore
During the period of Maharaja Ajeet Singhji ( 1702 – 1724 AD ) this mehal was constructed. This is a great artistic work. There are beautiful stone carving with Jharoka embossed from it. This palace was constructed to give relief to the royal ladies from hot summer. Now there is a museum maintained by government here where stone sculptures, paintings and inscriptions on display.
Minimum of 30 minutes to one hour is required to visit this garden.
There is a railway station at Mandore, ( this station is close to Jodhpur main station )
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