Jaisalmer:
The city has an interesting legend associated
with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-
the head of Yadav clan foretold Arjuna that
a remote descendent of the Yadav clan would
build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill,
His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156AD. When
Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput abandoned
his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital
Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill.
Bhatti Rajputs of Jaisalmer were fedual
chief who lived off the forced levy on the
caravans laden with precious silks and spices
that crossed the territory enroute Delhi-or
Sind.
Places to
see in and around Jaisalmer:-
The Fort
Manak Chowk and Havelis
Gadsisar Lake
Tazia Tower
Havelis
Nathmalji-ki-Haveli
Patwon -ki-Haveli
Salim Singh-ki-Haveli
Jain Temple
Gyan Bhandar or Library
Lodurva (16 km)
Wood Fossil Park, Aakal(17 kms)
Sam Sand Dunes(42 km)
Desert National Park (45 km)
The city has an interesting legend associated
with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-
the head of Yadav clan foretold Arjuna that
a remote descendent of the Yadav clan would
build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill,
His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156AD. When
Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput abandoned
his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital
Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill.
Bhatti Rajputs of Jaisalmer were fedual
chief who lived off the forced levy on the
caravans laden with precious silks and spices
that crossed the territory enroute Delhi-or
Sind.
