Mandore Garden is among the best tourist spots in Jodhpur. It is one of the best-preserved sites here that stand strong to tell the tale of a bygone era. This admiring garden has royal cenotaphs that attract tourists to experience the architectural style and attractions of the garden. This garden will be relaxing and pleasant with a good atmosphere for spending time. Mandore Garden is 9 km far away from the main city. The cenotaphs of the famous Mandore garden are built along the lines of a Hindu temple instead of the usual chhatri-shaped cenotaphs.
The major attractions of this garden are the lawn, Royal cenotaphs, Hall of Heroes, a Temple of 33 crore gods, Government Museum. The garden was planned in a nice manner with beautiful trees and small lakes which are filled with birds and fishes for a pleasant and peaceful environment. Visitors can feed the fishes. The feeling one gets when roaming in this beautiful garden is so peaceful and away from the hustle-bustle of city life. The Mandore garden is famous for its Rich Flora and Architectural. The natural charm of the Mandore garden makes it truly alluring.
History of Mandore Garden
History of Mandore gardens starts from the 6th century. At that time Mandore was under the rule of Pratiharas of Mandavyapura. The king of Rathore dynasty Rao Chunda married the Princess of Pratiharas. As a dowry, he got the Mandore Jungarh Fort.
After a while, In 1427 Mandore under the rule of Rao Rinmal Rathore who is also the administrator of the kingdom of Mewar until 1438. The Mewar ruler Rana Khumba overtook the throne of Mandore by assassinating the Rao Rinmal. During the assassination of Rao Rinmal his son escaped and tried a lot to recapture the Mandore but not worked. In 1453, Mandore underwent the rule of Rao Jodha.
After many invasions, Mandore became the capital of Jodhpur kings. Even though many dynasties invaded the Mandore like Muslim rulers of Gujarat and Malwa. To protect the Mandore, the capital of Jodhpur was changed to Mehrangarh Fort which is safe for the kingdom wealth.
This is the history of Mandore in Jodhpur. Even though it faced many invasions, it was there for us to experience the bygone era of Jodhpur through the architectural styles and royal cenotaphs.
