May 12
May 12
Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief of the Rathore clan, founded Jodhpur in 1459. Jodha was successful in conquering the surrounding territory, establishing a kingdom known as Marwar. Because Jodha was born in the nearby town of Mandore, that town served as the state's capital at first; however, Jodhpur quickly took over that role, even during Jodha's lifetime. The city was situated on a strategic road that connected Delhi to Gujarat. This allowed it to profit from a thriving trade in opium, copper, silk, sandalwood, dates, and other commodities.
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