Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of thelargest forts in India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces inthe fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels ofskilled Jodhpuri sculptures.

The only palace built in 20th century under thefamine relief programme, has now been converted into a hotel with some partsbeing retained as a museum.

The 19th century royal cenotaph is built in white marble, incommemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Some rare portraits of the rulersof Jodhpur are also displayed here.

This museum has a rich collection of weapons, textiles, miniatureportraits, local crafts and images of Jain Tirthankars. It is situated inthe middle of the Umaid public gardens.