History & Culture in Jodhpur
History
The vivid history of Jodhpur in itself defines the vibrant culture and heritage of the place. Jodhpur is a place filled with history, mysteries, culture and tradition. All this is represented in the magical and wonderful historical and exquisite sites. Being the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan it is historically referred to as the kingdom of Marwar. Jodhpur was princely ruled under the British colonialism from the year 1818 to the year 1949. The city was founded by a Rajput chief known as Rao Jodha was from the clan of Rathore. He conquered the territory of Meherangarh and even built a temple which stands still even now. The temple was named after the goddess Rao revered called Chamunda Devi. The temple was intended to shield them from a revile rendered by the holy person who lived in the slope before Rao vanquished them.
Rao Jodha had made Mandore which was his old neighborhood to fill in as the capital, however later he moved the cash-flow to Jodhpur. Afterward, under the Mughal Empire, the state owed fealty to the Mughal lords consequently presenting Jodhpur to new design styles. The Mughals Lords were intense thus Jodhpur had no other choice yet to submit. Veer Durgadas Rathore reestablished the seat to its legitimate proprietor Maharaja, Ajit Singh after Aurangzeb managed for a brief period.
Ajit Bhawan is as yet the home to Royal Family and has affectionately kept up the inheritance of Marwar. Ajit in the Hindi language implies – The powerful and Bhawan is the equivalent to home. Consistent with its name stands tall and compelling red sandstone building magnificence worked in 1927 for Major General Maharaj Dhiraj Sir Ajit Singh Ji, the more youthful sibling of Maharaja Shri Umaid Singh of past Jodhpur State. The royal residence is as yet home to the regal family and is available to all also. A long time later, the Mughal Empire declined and subsequently, Marwar realm encountered a few clashes. The State was aided by the Marathas who helped it to sabotage and overthrow state Mughal lords from power.
Men and women of Jodhpur love dance and music. Jodhpur people sing devotional as well as festive songs like the songs of saint poets such as Meera, Kabir and Maloodas. The simple instruments like the Baara and Algoza accompany these songs to give beat or a drone to offset the poems. Music and dances which are accompanied by the beats of the chang, mandal and various other musical instruments are an unavoidable part of tribal people of Jodhpur. Most of the festivals in Jodhpur are colorful and musical with vibrant music and dance of the folks there.
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