2017-03-23 Thu

Jaisalmer Fort locally known as Sonar Quila is one of the largest forts in the world located in Jaisalmer City in Rajasthan, India. It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal, from where it originates its name. This fort is popularly known as the 'Sone Ka Quila (Golden Fort)' by the local people and is one of the most magnificent monuments in the city of Jaisalmer.

This fort that is standing proudly in the middle of the unending golden sands of Thar Desert is the Jaisalmer fort, one of the most prominent tourist attractions of Jaisalmer.

Jaisalmer Fort is a World Heritage Site declared UNESCO under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan situated in the city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India. This fort was built by the Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD, from whom it derives the name. (Rawal Jaisal’s son was Shalivahan II; Manj and Bhati Rajputs are his descends).

Jaisalmer fort stands amidst the sandy expanse of the great Thar Desert, on Trikuta Hill, and has been the scene of many battles. Its massive yellow sandstone walls are a tawny lion color during the day, fading to honey-gold as the sun sets, thereby camouflaging the fort in the yellow desert. For this reason, it is also known as the Sonar Quila or Golden Fort.

India Post issued a stamp on Jaisalmer Fort in 2009 for INR 5.