Mandore is an ancient town, and was the seat of the Pratiharas of Mandavyapura, who ruled the region in the 6th century CE. Even after the disintegration of the Gurjara-Pratihara empire, a Pratihara family continued to rule at Mandore. This family formed an alliance with the Rathore chief Rao Chunda (r. c. 1383-1424) to defend its chiefdom against the Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. Rao Chunda married a Pratihara princess of Mandore, and received the Mandore Fort in dowry; the Fort served as his family's capital until 1459 CE, when Rao Jodha shifted it to the newly-founded city of Jodhpur.[1]
Rao Ranmal Rathore secured the throne of Mandore in 1427. In addition to ruling Mandore, Rao Ranmal also became the administrator of Mewar to assist Maharana Mokal (father of Rana Kumbha). After the assassination of Maharana Mokal in 1433, Ranmal continued as administrator of Mewar at the side of Rana Kumbha. In 1438, Rana Kumbha decided to end the power sharing arrangement and had Rao Ranmal assassinated in Chittor and captured Mandore. Rao Jodha, son of Rao Ranmal, escaped towards Marwar. Approximately 700 horsemen accompanied Rao Jodha as he escaped from Chittor. Fighting near Chittor and a valiant attempt to bar the pursuers at Someshwar Pass resulted in heavy losses amongst Jodha's warriors. When Jodha reached Mandore he had only seven people accompanying him. Jodha collected whatever forces he could, abandoned Mandore and pressed on towards Jangalu. Jodha barely managed to reach safety at Kahuni (a village near present day Bikaner). For 15 years Jodha tried in vain to recapture Mandore. Jodha's opportunity to strike finally came in 1453 with Rana Kumbha facing simultaneous attacks by the Sultans of Malwa and Gujarat. Jodha made a surprise attack on Mandore. Jodha's forces overwhelmed the defenders and captured Mandore with relative ease. Jodha and Kumbha eventually settled their differences in order to face their common enemies, the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat.
The Royal Cenotaph (Deval) At Mandore Garden. Photo by Dr. Chetan S. Parihar, July 2005.
The historic town boasts several monuments. The now ruined Mandore fort, with its thick walls and substantial size, was built in several stages and was once a fine piece of architecture. A huge, now ruined, temple is a highlight of the fort. The outer wall of the temple depicts finely carved botanical designs, birds, animals and planets.[citation needed] The fort has been adopted by Mehrangarh Museum Trust under "adopt a heritage" scheme of Indian government for preservation and conservation.[3]
The Ek Thamba Mahal At Mandore Garden. Photo by Dr. Chetan S. Parihar, July 2005.
The 'Mandore gardens', with its charming collection of temples and memorials, and its high rock terraces, is another major attraction. The gardens house the Chhatris (cenotaphs) of many rulers of Jodhpur state. Prominent among them is the chhatri of Maharaja Ajit Singh, built in 1793.[2]
Ravan temple is another attraction at Mandore. It is believed to be the native place of Ravan's wife Mandodari. Ravan is treated as son in law among some local Brahmins.[4]
The Mandore Gardens also house a government museum, a 'Hall of Heroes' and a Hindu temple to 33 crore gods.[2] Various artefacts and statues found in the area are housed at the museum. The 'Hall of Heroes' commemorates popular folk heroes of the region. It contains 16 figures carved out of a single rock. Next door is a larger hall called "The temple of 33 crore gods" which houses images of various Hindu deities.[2]
^Melia Belli Bose (2015). Royal Umbrellas of Stone: Memory, Politics, and Public Identity in Rajput ... BRILL. p. 139. ISBN9789004300569.
^ abcd"Mandore Garden". Rajasthan Tourism. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
^"Adopt a heritage: Mandore Fort will be beautified by Mehrangarh Trust". Dainik Bhaskar. January–February 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
^Times Of India (14 October 2015). "Saluting the virtues of Ravan". Shailvee Sharda. Lucknow. Times Of India. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
^Premji (18 August 2015). "Jodhpur - Blue City of India". Andhra Telangana Vishesh. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
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India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 26 21 13 N 73 01 59 E 26 3535 N 73 0331 E 26 3535 73 0331 Coordinates 26 21 13 N 73 01 59 E 26 3535 N 73 0331 E 26 3535 73 0331Country IndiaStateRajasthanDistrictJodhpurLanguages OfficialMarwari Regional HindiTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST Nearest cityJodhpurLok Sabha constituencyJodhpurVidhan Sabha constituencySardarpura Contents 1 History 2 Monuments 3 Fairs and festivals 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditMandore is an ancient town and was the seat of the Pratiharas of Mandavyapura who ruled the region in the 6th century CE Even after the disintegration of the Gurjara Pratihara empire a Pratihara family continued to rule at Mandore This family formed an alliance with the Rathore chief Rao Chunda r c 1383 1424 to defend its chiefdom against the Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate Rao Chunda married a Pratihara princess of Mandore and received the Mandore Fort in dowry the Fort served as his family s capital until 1459 CE when Rao Jodha shifted it to the newly founded city of Jodhpur 1 Rao Ranmal Rathore secured the throne of Mandore in 1427 In addition to ruling Mandore Rao Ranmal also became the administrator of Mewar to assist Maharana Mokal father of Rana Kumbha After the assassination of Maharana Mokal in 1433 Ranmal continued as administrator of Mewar at the side of Rana Kumbha In 1438 Rana Kumbha decided to end the power sharing arrangement and had Rao Ranmal assassinated in Chittor and captured Mandore Rao Jodha son of Rao Ranmal escaped towards Marwar Approximately 700 horsemen accompanied Rao Jodha as he escaped from Chittor Fighting near Chittor and a valiant attempt to bar the pursuers at Someshwar Pass resulted in heavy losses amongst Jodha s warriors When Jodha reached Mandore he had only seven people accompanying him Jodha collected whatever forces he could abandoned Mandore and pressed on towards Jangalu Jodha barely managed to reach safety at Kahuni a village near present day Bikaner For 15 years Jodha tried in vain to recapture Mandore Jodha s opportunity to strike finally came in 1453 with Rana Kumbha facing simultaneous attacks by the Sultans of Malwa and Gujarat Jodha made a surprise attack on Mandore Jodha s forces overwhelmed the defenders and captured Mandore with relative ease Jodha and Kumbha eventually settled their differences in order to face their common enemies the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat Mandore was the capital of the erstwhile princely state of Marwar Jodhpur State before Rao Jodha moved it to Jodhpur where he built Mehrangarh 2 Mandore remained as royal cremation grounds where Devals of all the Kings of Marwar till Maharaja Takht Singh were built From Maharaja Jaswant Singh II onwards Jaswant Thada became the royal cremation ground Monuments Edit The Royal Cenotaph Deval At Mandore Garden Photo by Dr Chetan S Parihar July 2005 The historic town boasts several monuments The now ruined Mandore fort with its thick walls and substantial size was built in several stages and was once a fine piece of architecture A huge now ruined temple is a highlight of the fort The outer wall of the temple depicts finely carved botanical designs birds animals and planets citation needed The fort has been adopted by Mehrangarh Museum Trust under adopt a heritage scheme of Indian government for preservation and conservation 3 The Ek Thamba Mahal At Mandore Garden Photo by Dr Chetan S Parihar July 2005 The Mandore gardens with its charming collection of temples and memorials and its high rock terraces is another major attraction The gardens house the Chhatris cenotaphs of many rulers of Jodhpur state Prominent among them is the chhatri of Maharaja Ajit Singh built in 1793 2 Ravan temple is another attraction at Mandore It is believed to be the native place of Ravan s wife Mandodari Ravan is treated as son in law among some local Brahmins 4 The Mandore Gardens also house a government museum a Hall of Heroes and a Hindu temple to 33 crore gods 2 Various artefacts and statues found in the area are housed at the museum The Hall of Heroes commemorates popular folk heroes of the region It contains 16 figures carved out of a single rock Next door is a larger hall called The temple of 33 crore gods which houses images of various Hindu deities 2 Fairs and festivals EditThe Rao Festival Hariyali Amavasya Naag Panchami Veerpuri Mela 5 BhogiShell ParikramaSee also EditRajput clans Jodhpur StateReferences Edit Melia Belli Bose 2015 Royal Umbrellas of Stone Memory Politics and Public Identity in Rajput BRILL p 139 ISBN 9789004300569 a b c d Mandore Garden Rajasthan Tourism Retrieved 5 March 2015 Adopt a heritage Mandore Fort will be beautified by Mehrangarh Trust Dainik Bhaskar January February 2021 Retrieved 6 October 2021 Times Of India 14 October 2015 Saluting the virtues of Ravan Shailvee Sharda Lucknow Times Of India Retrieved 14 October 2015 Premji 18 August 2015 Jodhpur Blue City of India Andhra Telangana Vishesh Retrieved 14 October 2015 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