| State |
Rajasthan |
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| City |
Jaisalmer |
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| Airports |
Jaisalmer |
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| Distance from City Centre |
10 Km/6 Mile |
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| Railway Junctions |
Jaisalmer |
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| Local Languages |
Rajasthani, Hindi |
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Jaisalmer-Introduction
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The  name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer
magic and brilliance of the desert. Legend has it that Rawal Jaisal laid the foundation of
the city in 1156 A.D. After consulting a local hermit by the name of Eesul. Tricuta was
the hill chosen and Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Lodurva to establish this new
capital.Over the years the remote location of Jaisalmer kept it almost untouched by
outside influences and even during the days of Raj, Jaisalmer was the last to sign the
Instrument of Agreement with the British.
In Medieval times, its prosperity was due to its location on the main trade route
linking India to Egypt, Arabia, Persia, Africa and the West. Ages have gone by and the
monuments of Jaisalmer have withstood the buffeting winds of the desert all through.
Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and harsh climatic conditions, together
amounting to a memorable experience.
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