Rajasthan Cities/Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer-Introduction

Jaisalmer rises from the heart of the Thar desert like a golden mirage. The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna - the head of the Yadav clan, foretoldArjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would build his Kingdom at top of the Trikuta Hill. In 1156 AD Rawal Jaisal a Bhatti Rajput and descendent of Yadav Clan transferred his Capital from Lodurva and founded his capital here in Jaisalmer. The splendid ancient palaces, temples and settlements can be found in other towns of Rajasthan but not exotic as in Jaisalmer giving it, its special grandeur giving out an aura of magic and mystery, the yellow sand stoned walls of this desert fortress glow in the setting sunlight, endorsing its name Sonar Kila or Golden Fort.