Know your India: The blessed land, Rajasthan, India Sridhar In Rajasthan, there is a rich tradition of making chhatris (memorials) in the memory of their ancestors. Jaswant Thada, located in the foothills of Mehrangarh, the historical fort of Jodhpur, revered as the city of Surya, reflects the ancient culture of Rajasthan, which inspires to pay homage to the legendary Rathore Rajputs. Known as the Taj Mahal of Rajasthan, Jaswant Thada was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur in the memory of his father, Jaswant Singh Il, in 1899 AD. Undoubtedly, the craft beauty of Jaswant Thada is unmatched, leaving the visitors mesmerized. A TO Z INDIA ● JANUARY 2022 ● PAGE 13