Travel: Not only Amritsar, this city of Rajasthan is also called the Golden City; know here...

India is called the city of diversity. There are many places here, from food to sightseeing. Whenever the most beautiful states in India are talked about, Rajasthan is the first to be named. Many cities in India are famous for their special names and nicknames. These names not only become their identity, but also show the culture, history, and beauty of the place.

One such name is Golden City. Usually, when people hear this name, they remember Amritsar in Punjab, but the interesting thing is that a city in Rajasthan is also known by this name. This city is famous all over the world for its unique identity. People from the country and abroad come here every year to see the splendor and beauty of this place.

The atmosphere, architecture, and folk culture here make everyone crazy. This place is not only special for visiting, but there is also an old story and heritage associated with it. If you are also fond of traveling and want to know the specialty of different cities of India, then you must know about this Golden City. Our article today is also on this subject. We are going to tell you interesting things related to it. Let's know in detail -

The city is settled on a mound of sandstone.

Let us tell you that Jaisalmer is situated on a mound of yellow sandstone. There is a fort on it, which has a palace and many beautiful Jain temples. Many houses and temples here are carved very beautifully. This city is situated in the middle of the Thar Desert. Now you must be wondering what is there in Jaisalmer that it is known as the Golden City. So let us tell you that Jaisalmer is a city situated in the Thar Desert, and the sandy desert here is known all over the country.

The whole of Jaisalmer turns golden.

It is said that when sunlight falls on the desert soil, the whole city glows in a golden color. The golden view of the desert can be seen far and wide. It is said that the yellow sand and the yellow sandstone used in all the buildings paint the entire city and its surrounding areas in a golden color. This is the reason why Jaisalmer is known as the Golden City.

How did Jaisalmer get its name?

The city of Jaisalmer is named after the Rajput king Rao Jaisal. He settled this city in 1156 AD. Jaisalmer means the hill fort of Jaisal. It is the largest in Rajasthan and one of the largest districts in the country. Jaisalmer Fort is also known as Trikuta Garh. It was built in 1156 by Bhati Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal on the Meru hill. This fort has witnessed many battles.

Jaisalmer has many names.

During the day, its huge sandstone walls look like a lion's brown, and when the sun sets, they turn golden. Let us tell you that apart from the Golden City, it is also known by many other names. It includes many names like City of Havelis, Museum City, City of Yellow Stones, City of Windows.

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