To the left of the Mehrangarh Fort complex is the
Jaswant Thada of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is a 19th century royal cenotaph
built in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, the 33rd Rathore
ruler of Jodhpur. The son of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, Maharaja Sardar
Singh, in the memory of his father, built the Jaswant Thada. The
cenotaph has two more tombs within it. Near to this are the royal
crematorium and three other cenotaphs.
Famous Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur, India is an example of architectural
brilliance in India. It is a white marble memorial, built out of
intricately carved sheets of marble. The carving shows the genius of the
sculptors. These stones are extremely thin and polished. As a result,
the outside surface of the monument emits a warm glow when the sunrays
fall on its surface. There is also beautiful marble jali work on the
cenotaph. You can have some nice views from the terrace in front of the
cenotaph.
The cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh displays portraits of the rulers
and Maharajas of Jodhpur. The main memorial has been built like a
temple. To visit the Thada you have to go through the rocky hills. This
also lends a mystic aura to the whole visit. Do make sure to visit this
architectural delight while on a tour to Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Jaswant Thada at Jodhpur is the Royal cenotaph
built in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.