Jodhpur is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan and officially the second metropolitan city of the state. Jodhpur was historically the capital of the Kingdom of Marwar, which is now part of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is popularly known as the "Blue City" among people of Rajasthan and all over India. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Jodhpur district and Jodhpur division.
The Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph located in Jodhpur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels. It is named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owner, Gaj Singh. The palace has 347 rooms and is the principal residence of the former Jodhpur royal family. A part of the palace is a museum.
Pali is a city and capital division in Rajasthan state of India. It is the administrative headquarters of Pali District. It is on the bank of the river Bandi and is 70 km (43 mi) south east of West Jodhpur. It is known as "The Industrial City".
Jodhpur District is a district in the State of Rajasthan in western India. The city of Jodhpur is the administrative headquarters of the district.
Jodhpur Division (also known as Marwar) is the biggest division among all in Rajasthan (Rajputana). The division comprises in six districts named Barmer, Balotra, Jaisalmer, Sirohi, Jalore, Jodhpur, Pali.
Shivraj Singh is an Indian polo player. He is the son of Gaj Singh, the King of Jodhpur.
Sumerpur is a city in the south part of Pali District of Rajasthan state in India. Named after Maharaja Sumer Singh of Jodhpur, it came into existence in 1912 on the northern bank of Jawai river. The town is headquarters of the Sumerpur revenue subdivision and Sumerpur Tahsil. Sumerpur is an important agricultural mandi for Pali, Sirohi and Jalore districts.
Balotra is a city situated in the Balotra district within the state of Rajasthan, India. Previously, it was located in the Barmer district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is known for its historical and cultural significance, as well as its role as a commercial and trading center in the region.
Suratgarh is a city/Tehsil and a municipality in Sri Ganganagar district and is the biggest tehsil among all the 7 tehsils in Sri Ganganagar district. Suratgarh is also known as Cotton city & Bowl of grain of Rajasthan due to high production level of Cotton and wheat in this area. Suratgarh is 77 Km away in South from it district headquarters just nearby Sri Ganganagar city in Sri Ganganagar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharaja Surat Singh. Hindi, Bagri and Rajasthani are the widely spoken languages of the city.
Jodhpur Airport is a domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base serving the city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and shares its airside with the Jodhpur Air Force Station of the Indian Air Force.
Barkatullah Khan Stadium is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Named for the 6th chief minister of Rajasthan, the stadium is currently used mostly for cricket.
Maru Pradesh or Marusthali is a geographical region within the Marusthal, or Thar Desert, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is also a proposed state in India with its proposed capital being Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan. It would be carved out from the state of Rajasthan. The proposed state would consist the districts of Barmer, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, Sanchore, Sikar, Sirohi, Sri Ganganagar.
Ghanta Ghar, also known as the clock tower of Rajasthan, is in the Indian city of Jodhpur.
Rajgir International stadium is an under construction cricket stadium and sports complex in Rajgir, Bihar. After completion of construction, this stadium will be the home of Bihar cricket team. The total capacity of the stadium will be 45,000 seats. Once the stadium is built, it will be the largest stadium in Bihar and the most modern as well. Apart from being used for cricket, the sports complex is also being developed in a way so it can also be used for other sports as well like football.
Kota Chambal Tigers, commonly abbreviated as KCT, is franchise cricket team representing Kota, Rajasthan in the Rajasthan Rajwada Cricket League (RCL). It is one of the six founding member teams of RCL 2016. The franchise is owned by Plum Sports. Kota Chambal Tigers are currently the crowned champions as they won the inaugural edition of RCL in 2016.
Rajasthan Perfect FC, is an Indian professional football club based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, that competes in the R-League A Division, and previously participated in the I-League 2nd Division. Founded in 2018, the club first competed professionally when they were part of the 2019–20 season of I-League 2nd Division, the second tier of Indian football league system.
Gavri Devi was an Indian folk singer from Rajasthan, India, known for her Mand, a singing style of folk music. In addition to Mand singing, she used to sing Thumri, Bhajan and Ghazal. She was also known as Rajasthan's Maru Kokila. The Government of Rajasthan honored her posthumously with Rajasthan Ratna, the highest civilian award of Rajasthan in 2013 for her contribution to art and music.
Parvati Gehlot was the first female physician from Rajasthan in India. She belongs to Jodhpur city of Rajasthan. She passed her MBBS degree in 1928 from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi and then went abroad in 1936 to England for higher studies in the field of medicine. She was very talented and later joined the government service. She then became the Superintendent of Umaid Hospital, Jodhpur.
SardarSamand, is a lake formed by dam built across the Sukri river and Guhiya Nala, which are tributaries of Luni River. It was built with the cost of around 8 Lakhs rupees and was named after the Maharaja of Jodhpur, Sardar Singh. Its construction started in 1899 and completed in 1905–06. It is situated in Pali district of Rajasthan.
