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 Be a history buff or a cultural enthusiast, Jodhpur history tours in Rajasthan provides ample opportunities to have a peek into the rich history of Jodhpur. The history of Jodhpur dates back to 1459, when it was founded by Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathore clan. This pastel sapphire city also received its name after its founder. History tours to Jodhpur in Rajasthan narrate various tales of courage and chivalry.
Rao Jodha captured the nearby territory and founded a state of Marwar with Jodhpur as the capital city. Since the city was ideally located on the road linking Delhi to Gujarat, Jodhpur was an important trade center for opium, sandals, coffee, date palms, copper and silk.
The history of Jodhpur is brimmed with stories of the brave and their courageous acts. Jodhpur saw the rise of the rulers of Rashtrakuta solar dynasty, who had their stronghold over Kannauj for around 14 centuries. The erstwhile ruler, Shivaji, came to the Marwar kingdom and set his capital. Rao Jodha founded Jodhpur in the 15th century.
The rulers of Jodhpur became allied with rules of the Mughal empire. The art and craft of Jodhpur flourished under the influence of Mughals. Jodhpur signed the agreement of subsidiary alliance with the Company in 1818 for security from the Marathas. It was in 1949, Jodhpur was integrated with the state of Rajasthan.
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