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Jodhur is a historical town located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. This city is an ideal place to the visitors who want to explore the myth and magnificence of the bygone days of Rajasthan. There are a few worth seeing places in Jodhpur. The places of attraction in Jodhpur include royal palaces forts and royal gardens. Many museums have been made in the royal palaces in Jodhpur. Elaborate efforts have been made for the documentation of history of the city where each and every stone is garrulous about its past. In the medieval age Rajputs were famous for their valor. They fought bravely on the back of the horse. The Rajput woman even faced death to save themselves from the hands of the invaders. The rich legacy of Rajputana has been preserved in the several museums in Rajasthan. Old Fort Museum
in Jodhpur is one such museum.
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This museum in Jodhpur is a repository of the various articles used by the Rajput royal families. The collection in Old Fort Museum also include many things used by the royal Rajput army. Rajputana was also famous famous for its very colorful paintings. Many works of Rajput painting are also preserved in Old Fort Museum. The collection of Old Fort Museum gives us an idea about the lavish life style of the kings and nobles of Rajputana. The coolection in Old Fort Museum in Jodhpur include elegantly made palanquins used by the Kings and queens of Mewar richly decorated shoes and costly mirrors, and upholstery and cribs.
The weapons used by the royal army of Mewar are also preserved in this museum in Jodhpur. One of the major attractions in the Old Fort Museum is a golden throne. This throne was used by the kings of Mewar. The visitors in Old Fort Museum in Jodhpur will also see a beautifully made-up royal tent.
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