Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden
mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched
in yellow sandstone stands, with all its awesome splendour,
dominating the amber-hued city.
The city has an interesting legend associated with it,
according to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav
Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the
Yadav Clan would built his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill.
His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 A.D. when Rawal Jaisal,
a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput,abandoned
his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer,perched
on the Trikuta Hill.
Bahti Rajputs of Jaisalmer were fedual chiefs who lived
off the forced levy on the caravans laden with precious
silks and spices that crossed the territory enroute Delhi-or-Sind.
These caravans earned the town great wealth.
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