--- title: "Where is the Jaisalmer Fort situated in?" description: "Where is the Jaisalmer Fort situated in?" author: "Additri Acharya" published: 2018-01-24 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33587/where-is-the-jaisalmer-fort-situated-in category: "fort and heritage sites" tags: ["fort and heritage sites", "jaisalmer fort"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Where is the Jaisalmer Fort situated in? Where is the Jaisalmer [Fort situated](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33579/where-is-the-red-fort-situated-in) in? ## Answers ### Answer by user Jaisalmer fort is located in Rajasthan. About 250 foot tall fort is protected by 30 feet long walls. ![Where is the Jaisalmer Fort situated in?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/dfa526ef-237c-4abe-86bc-e0b1292f76dc/images/509d9027-904f-42cb-b5b7-26f0d7000627.jpeg) Being a giant fort it got one more name that is, "Sone Ka Quila." Amidst the golden sands of the Thar Desert, the fort is the pride of Jaisalmer City and was built by Rao Jaisal, the Bhati Rajput ruler. ![Where is the Jaisalmer Fort situated in?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/dfa526ef-237c-4abe-86bc-e0b1292f76dc/images/57548f77-1bd5-47f2-9a45-bd3ac1374086.jpeg) Contribution of Rajputana and Islamic architecture makes the gigantic Jaisalmer [Fort](https://answers.mindstick.com/) looks stunning during the night. The fort complex has palaces, temples, wells, houses and havelis which are made of light yellow sandstone providing it a beautiful golden reflection. Exquisitely adorned balconies, windows and arches are common features across havelis. **Let's look to the few highlights of this prestigious fort :** - The entrance gates – Hawa Pol, Ganesh Pol, Rang Pol and Jawahar Pol, are all unique and exquisitely crafted. - Maharawal Palace is a popular structure in the fort known for its marble throne. - Raj Mahal (Royal Palace) - Tazia Tower is a five-storeyed tower, exclusively designed. - With its impressive designs and architectural excellence, the Jawahar Palace is also a popular attraction in Jaisalmer Fort. - The Jain Temple and Lakshmi Temple are also famous. Read More at : answers.mindstick.com --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33587/where-is-the-jaisalmer-fort-situated-in Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.