Mehrangarh fort - Jodhpur |
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The picture shows the far view of the Mehrangarh fort situated on a steep hill in jodhpur and which is one of the largest forts in India. Its made up of hard sandstones. to enter the fort one has to cross seven gates. Certain places in the fort have 17 feet thick and 68 feet high walls !! | |
| Far view of the Mehrangarh fort - Jodhpur. | ||
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This picture shows the interior of the fort containing wide stone pavements connecting beautifully carved palaces as can be seen on the right side. notice the fort wall on the left hand corner. | |
| The interior of Mehrangarh fort. | ||
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This one is taken at the top most point providing a birds-eye view of the entire jodhpur city. The cannons appeared to be in good shape considering their age. | |
| The cannons on Mehrangarh fort. From left:Mihir, Satyendra, Nikhil | ||
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Another piece of artillery. This particular cannon is a short range one as compared to the above long range one. Notice the multiple ones in the background to protect all corners of the fort. | |
| The cannons on Mehrangarh fort. From left:Satyendra, Mihir, Nikhil | ||
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