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Palanquins in Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
March 14, 2016 No Responses

Palanquins in Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

Palanquins were a means to travel in past for royal and wealthy families. they were used by ladies of nobility and sometimes by male royals on special occasions. some glimpses of palanquins in Mehrangarh- Golden Palanquins in Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur...
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March 2, 2016 No Responses

Elephant’s howdahs in Mehrangarh Fort

‘Hathi Howdah’, is a carriage which is positioned on the back of an elephant used to carry wealthy people or for hunting or warfare in past. It was also a symbol of wealth for it’s owner. There are many beautiful...
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Armoury and Artillery in Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
December 14, 2015 3 Responses

Armoury and Artillery in Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

The armoury gallery displays a rare collection of armour from every period of Marwar. there are corslets, shields, swords  ornate with ivory, silver and gold, rhino horns emeralds and pearls and guns with gold and silver work on the barrels. Some...
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