In the 6th-century CE, Mandore was the principal seat of authority of Pratiharas of Mandavyapura. The princess of the Pratiharas dynasty married King Rao Chunda of Rathore dynasty, who received the Mandore’s Junagarh Fort as a dowry at the wedding.
In 1427,Mandore became the seat of the Rathore clan &Rao Rinmal Rathora became the ruler of Mandore.Besides this,Rinmal was also the administrator of the Kingdom of Mewar until 1438,when he was assassinated by the Mewar ruler,Rana Kumbha, who then took over the throne of Mandore.
Rao Jodha, son of Rao Rinmal escaped assassination and tried recapturing Mandore for several years, but all attempts failed. But in 1453, Rao Jodha managed to get Mandore back.
Over the centuries, Mandore served as the capital of many Jodhpur kings, and even witnessed...
..several invasions from different dynasties, including the Muslim rulers of Gujarat and Malwa. So, in order to protect Mandore further from invasions, the capital was shifted to the hilltop Mehrangarh Fort, as it offers better safety and protection to the royal kingdom.
This ancient town was left in ruins following abandonment. All that’s left today is Mandore Gardens that have survived the wear&tear of time &reminds visitors of the town’s glorious past.Mandore Gardens houses ancient temples,memorials&high-rock terraces that r quite magnificent.
One of the intriguing sights is the Cenotaphs or chattris of the many Maharajas of Jodhpur, which leave visitors in awe with their well-preserved state. The cenotaphs dates back to the 17th to 18th centuries, and are a group of red sandstone buildings with intricate carvings,...
...pillars, tall spires, elaborate corridors and sculptural embellishments. The verdant lawns surrounding these buildings add to the charm. These cenotaphs remind of bygone eras and the architectural brilliance of craftsmanship of that time.
There are sign boards everywhere in the garden, carrying the name of the Jodhpur rulers for whom these stunning structures were erected.
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🌺।।Ashtabharya – Eight beloved Wives of Sri Krishna।।🌺
⚜️1. RUKMINI DEVI
Rukmini was the first wife of Krishna & the Patarani of Dwarka. Her birthday is celebrated on Rukmini Dwadashi. Bhagavat Purana describes how Krishna kidnaps Rukmini at her request from her own wedding.
⚜️2. JAMBAVATI
Jambavati was the daughter of Jambavan, the bear man who helped Prabhu Sri Ram find his wife, Sita, and fight Ravana. Rama blessed him with a long life.
⚜️3. SATYABHAMA
Satyabhama was the third wife of Sri Krishna, the embodiment of the Earth Goddess Bhumidevi and the daughter of Satrajit Yadava.
The Sudarshan Chakra has 108 serrated blades, and has the capability to travel several million yojanas (1 Yojana = 8 kms) at a blink of an eye.
𝟮.) 𝗞𝗔𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗞𝗜 𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗔
This is the Mace of Sri Vishnu. He holds this invincible weapon & no creature rather than him can hold this. Although Hanuman ji can hold this coz he's one of the greatest devotee of Prabhu.
𝟯.) 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗢𝗪
Sharanga is the celestial bow of Sri Vishnu. In South India, Sharanga is also called as Kodanda. This bow was crafted by Viswakarma himself, the Cosmic architect and maker of weapons, along with the Pinaka, the bow of Bhagwan Shiva.
🌺।।10 Lesser known facts about Bhagwan Sri Ganesha।।🌺
⚜️1. Meaning of Ganesh or Ganpati - These both are Sanskrit words comprising of two where ‘Gana’ means a group and ‘isha’ or ‘pati’ defines master or ruler.
⚜️2. Ganesh word - According to Ganesh Puran, the Muladhara chakra of the human body is also known as Ganesh.
⚜️3. Colour of Bhagwan Sri Ganesha - According to Shiv Maha Puran, Sri Ganesh’s colour was green and red.
🌺।।10 Things that Hindus should and should not do consciously or subconsciously।।🌺
⚜️1. Stop using the term "God fearing" - Hindus never ever fear God. For us, God is everywhere and we are also part of God. God is not a separate entity to fear.
It is integral.
⚜️2. Do not use the meaningless term "RIP" when someone dies. Use 'Om Shanti', 'Sadhgati' or 'I wish this atma attains moksha/sadhgati/Uthama lokas'. Hinduism neither has the concept of "soul" nor its "resting". The terms "Atma" & "Jeeva" are,in a way,antonyms for the word "soul"
⚜️3. Do not use the word "Mythology" for our historic epics (Ithihaas) Ramayana and Mahabharata. Rama and Krishna are historical heroes, not just mythical characters. And so are the Dashavatars.
The Mahajanapadas were sixteen kingdoms or aristocratic republics that existed in ancient India from the sixth to fourth centuries BCE, during the second urbanisation period.