top 10 places to visit in Rajasthan
top 10 places to visit in Rajasthan Rajasthan, known formerly by the name Rajputana or the land of the kings, is the largest state in the republic of India. It covers an area of 342,239 sq kilometers which is 10.4% of India. Being located at the forefront of Indian civilization, the state of Rajasthan has seen the age of kings thus, explaining the moniker ‘the land of kings’. Jaisalmer: The Golden City Jaisalmer was founded by Rawal Jaisal[5] in 1156 AD.[6] Jaisalmer means the Hill Fort of Jaisal. Jaisalmer is sometimes called the "Golden City of India" because the yellow sandstone used throughout the architecture of both the fort and the town below, imbues both with a certain golden-yellow light. Jaipur: The Pink City Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings. It is also known as the Paris of India. Jodhpur: Taste Royalty Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangar