Mehrangarh Fort, Blue City, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Royalty-Free Stock Photography

Mehrangarh Fort Hindi: मेहरानगढ़ का दुर्ग Sindhi: مهراڻ ڳڙهه‎, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India. Built around 1460 by Rao Jodha, the fort is situated 410 feet 125 m above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of cannonball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the Mehrangarh fort.