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Deep in the heart of the Thar
Desert is Jaisalmer, one of the last princely bastions in the
region. Founded on what was the cross - road of lucrative trade
routes, this remote settlement came to be celebrated for the
valour of its rulers, and for the aesthetic sense represented by
their palaces and havelis. The rich merchants engaged stone -
craftsmen who worked delicately on the sandstone mansions they
built, filling up facades with sculptural filigree, screen
windows, delicate pavilions and beautiful balconies. Today,
these veritable art - museums are still inhabited, and their
colourful celebrations and festivals have placed Jaisalmer Fort
firmly on the world tourism map. |
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