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Rao Jodha

1416–1489 · 15th century

Rao Jodha was the Rathore ruler of Marwar who founded the city of Jodhpur in 1459. After recovering his family's capital of Mandore from Mewar, he built a new capital on a rocky hill nearby, with the great fort of Mehrangarh. His many sons founded other states, among them Rao Bika, who established Bikaner.

Rao Jodha
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Jodhpur StateBikaner State

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