The former capital of Marwar state - Jodhpur, was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha who claimed descent form Lord Rama (the hero of the epic Ramayana). Jodhpur city was built as a result of warring brothers and the second largest city of Rajasthan State.
Mehrangarh - the massive fort came first and around the fort - grew the city of Jodhpur protected by a high stone wall with seven gates (Nagauri Gate, Merati Gate, Sojati Gate, Jalori Gate, Siwanchi Gate and Chand Pol) and countless bastions. Today - the city has grown on all sides of Mehrangarh Fort, to become the second largest city of Rajasthan. Jodhpur - still the leading centres for cattle, camels, salt and agriculture crops.
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