| 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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