Jaisalmer, Known as Golden City is situated in the center of Thar desert. It is famous for the magnificent fort overseeing the city. Jaisalmer got this name because of the golden yellow sand stones used in the construction of the fort and other buildings. It is surprising to see that entire city is made of the same stones. It is known as the only 'live fort' in the world, that means people live in this fort even now. This fort is also called 'Solar Quila'(Golden Fort). You can see palaces, temples, hotels, houses, shops etc inside the fort. Jaisalmer is also called 'City of Palaces' because you can see a large number palaces or havelis inside it.
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| Maharaja palace inside the fort |
It is estimated that around 4000 people still reside inside the fort. They are living there for generations together. But only Rajputs(Kshatriya) and Brahmins occupy houses in fort. Other lower castes
