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An attendant in the great fort above Jodhpur. Wikipedia:
"Mehrangarh (Mehran
Fort), located in
Jodhpur,
Rajasthan,
is one of the largest forts in
India.
Built around 1460 by
Rao
Jodha,
the fort is situated 410 feet (125 m) above the city and
is enclosed by imposing thick
walls. Inside its boundaries there
are several palaces known for their
intricate carvings and expansive
courtyards. A winding road leads to and
from the city below.
The imprints of the impact of cannonballs fired by
attacking
armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left
of the fort is the
chhatri
of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell
on the spot defending the Mehrangarh
fort.
"There are seven gates, which include Jayapol
(meaning 'victory'),
built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his
victories over
Jaipur, Udaipur and Bikaner armies. Fattehpol (also meaning
'victory') gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat
of
the Mughals. The palm imprints upon these still attract much
attention."