Jaswant Thada - Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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The Jaswant Thada is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State on the cremation site of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and serves as the burial ground for the rulers of Marwar.
Waymark Code: WMQ43K
Location: India
Date Posted: 12/15/2015
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The Jaswant Thada is an architectural marvel with intricate carvings. Famed as one of the most beautiful white marble cenotaphs, it was built in 1899 by Maharaja Sardar Singh in commemoration of his father Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. This white marble wonder of Rajasthan is often called the Taj Mahal of Marwar.
The mausoleum is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These sheets are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when illuminated by the sun. The splendid edifice is a perfect example of Rajputana style of architecture. Its impeccable design and architecture is symbolic of the fine craftsmanship of the bygone era.
The cenotaph's grounds feature carved gazebos, a tiered garden, and a small lake. There are three other cenotaphs in the grounds. The cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh displays portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur.
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