Meharangarh Fort is balanced on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded the fort but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from the city 5 kms below.


Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the fort is chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the Mehrangarh fort.


The part of palace and buildings inside the fort complex is converted into a museum- Mehrangarh museum. The Moti Mahal has stained glass windows that create a colorful mosaic with the play of light and shade. Chandan Mahal, Darbar Takhat or Throne Room, Rang Mahal and Umaid Vilas are the major attractions for tourists.


There are seven gates, which include Jayapol meaning victory built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Fattehpol also meaning victory gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of Mughals. The palm imprints still attract devotional attention and are covered by vermilion paste and paper-thin silver foil.


The Jhanki Mahal, from where the royal ladies watched the official proceedings, in the courtyard, today houses a rich collection of the royal cradles. The cradles are decorated with gilt mirrors and figures of fairies, elephant and birds.