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  2. Jaisalmer Fort - Wikipedia

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    Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is one of the very few "living forts" in the world (such as Carcassonne, France), as nearly one fourth of the old city's population still resides within the fort. [1] [2] For the better part of its 860-year history, the fort was the city of Jaisalmer. The ...

  3. Kingdom of Jaisalmer - Wikipedia

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    Maharawal Jaisal Singh, founder of Jaisalmer Fort. The Kingdom of Jaisalmer was a kingdom of Bhati Rajputs in the far-western part of present-day Rajasthan, India, from the mid-12th century CE until 1947. In 1156 CE, Rawal Jaisal moved his capital from Lodhruva to Jaisalmer because the former was vulnerable to attacks from Turko-Afghan and ...

  4. Jaisalmer - Wikipedia

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    Jaisalmer was the new capital founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal and the state took its name from the capital. Jaisalmer Fort , built in 1156 AD by the Rajput Rawal (ruler) Jaisal . Further information: Khilji invasion of Jaisalmer

  5. Hill Forts of Rajasthan - Wikipedia

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    Chittor Fort, also known as Chittod Fort, is one of the largest forts in India. The fort was the capital of Mewar and is located in the present-day city of Chittorgarh. It sprawls over a hill 180 m (590.6 ft) in height spread over an area of 280 ha (691.9 acres) above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River.

  6. Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples - Wikipedia

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    Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples is a group of seven Śvetāmbara Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort in state of Rajasthan. The Jaisalmer Fort is UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of Hill Forts of Rajasthan and is famous for its ancient Jain temples. [1] The temples are well known for their intricate carvings and attract many tourists and religious ...

  7. History of Jaisalmer - Wikipedia

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    [8] [9] The fort was initially known as Dera Rawal, and later referred to as Dera Rawar, which with the passage of time came to be pronounced Derawar, its present name. [9] Derawar Fort built by Bhati ruler Rai Jajja Bhati in 9th century. The state of Jaisalmer had its foundations in what remains of the Empire ruled by the Bhati dynasty.

  8. How, Exactly, Did This Gator Climb a Fence? - AOL

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    Why Did the Gator Climb the Military Base’s Fence? The Jacksonville Naval Air Station is located on a peninsula with the St. John’s River to the west and the Ortega River to the east.

  9. Architecture of Rajasthan - Wikipedia

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    Jaisalmer Fort, originally including the whole city, dominating the more recent city sections below. One of the Sahasra Bahu Temples built during the 10th century CE.. The architecture of the Indian state of Rajasthan has usually been a regional variant of the style of Indian architecture prevailing in north India at the time.