History of Jodhpur

History of Jodhpur 

        The city of Jodhpur which is known by different names like Sun City and Blue City is a popular tourist destination in Rajasthan.  Jodhpur, a formerly capital place of princely state of Marwar, is the second largest city of Rajasthan after the city of Jaipur. Rao Jodha a Rajput chief of Rathore clan is credited for the foundation of Jodhpur city in 1459 AD. Earlier the region was under the rule of Baraguja king. Rao Jodha conquered the surrounding region and established the state named as Marwar. Mandore served as the earlier capital of Marawar and later on   Jodhpur was made the capital place of the state. Jodhpur city gets its name after the name of its founder Rao Jodha.  Jodhpur was strategically located on Gujarat-Delhi and served as important center for the flourishing trade of opium, sandal, coffee and silk which earned it a good profit.

        Rathores were on good terms with the Mughal emperors except Aurangzeb. Jodhpur was the largest land area in entire Rajputana under the rule of British. Jodhpur witnessed stability and large scale development during British rule. After the independence of India in Aug-1947, Jodhpur was annexed to the Indian republic. Later on in 1956 Jodhpur came under Rajasthan state. Post independence era witnessed the city of Jodhpur growing into a big city of the state. Jodhpur has also come to be known as one of the most favorite tourist destinations in India.