The golden ornate of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is settled amid the Thar Desert. The city draws major attention of tourists towards the desert life and magnificent forts or havelis. Jaisalmer is widely known as the Golden City of Rajasthan because the city beholds the massive utilization of yellowish sandstone in the architectures of monuments of Jaisalmer. The city offers many things to do and see in the Jaisalmer tour package. Moreover, Jaisalmer has a very interesting past which is engraved in the book of History of Rajasthan. In this article, I will let you know about the foundation of Jaisalmer and the glorious history associated with the state.
How Jaisalmer was found?
Around 850 years ago, unsurprisingly the Rajput warrior sought the advice of a hermit named Eesul, an Oracle, who lived in a cave on top of the rocky hill known as Tricuta. The Rajput warrior was Rawal Jaisal who was the king of the Bhatti clan. After a long meeting with Eesul, the prince comes to a result of the foundation of the Rock of Jaisal. The king had been appointed as regent to his young nephew on the death of his brother at Lodurva. Lodurva was the then capital of Bhatti Rajputs. He betrayed the trust of the king and seized the power for his own well-being. Later the king decided to shift his capital from Lodurva to some other place. For finding the perfect place the king decided to consult with the hermit. The outcome of that meeting was Tricuta where the king decided to build his new capital.
History of Jaisalmer –
Jaisalmer was continued to be on the focus of the masses just because of its location. For many years, Jaisalmer remained out of bound from the other parties. The city was blockaded by Ala-ud-din Khilji as he was upset by the Bhatti rulers because the rulers stopped and looted one of his caravans that contains royal coffer which was on its way to Sind. The blockage lasts for 9 years and when the fall seemed eminent the Rajput womenfolk of the city committed Jauhar (self-immolation to avoid dishonor). Duda the son of Raja Jaisimha fought passionately in the battle but was overpowered after the violent hand to hand battle. Duda died fighting and his descendants continued to rule the city.
Although they had amiable relation with the Delhi Sultanate, they fought unsuccessfully with Mughal Emperor Humayun. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan delivered the right of governance to Sabala Simha, who had the royal patronage. Later Jaisalmer was still a tough nut to crack and was the last among the Rajputana royals to sign the Agreement with the British establishment. Royals signed the agreement to remain in just independent India. Since then the city was developed by itself and become one of the major tourist attractions as well as a cultural hub of Rajasthan.
