The Royal Cenotaphs of Bada Bagh | Architectural Jewels of Jaisalmer
Channel: Peepul Tree World (Live History India)
Date: 21/11/2020

The Bada Bagh complex or Big Garden houses many chhatris or royal cenotaphs of the Maharawals of Jaisalmer. This area also has a tank, a dam and a pillar. Dotting the landscape, these chhatris are great architectural jewels.. 

The city of Jaisalmer and its iconic fort were founded by Maharawal Jaisal in the year 1156 after he shifted his capital here from the town of Lodharva. The fort, known as Sonar Kila or Golden Fort is famous as it is one of the few living forts of India. This apart, there are many other fascinating structures, such as these grand havelis and temples which are also bathed in the beautiful golden colour, and add to the glory of this city..

The oldest of the cenotaphs at Bada Bagh is the one dedicated to Maharawal Jait Singh and his predecessor Devidas who reigned in the 15th Century.. The newest cenotaph is that of Maharawal Jawahar Singh from the 20th Century.. But Jawahar Singh’s chhatri was left incomplete..

The cenotaphs are made of the local yellow sandstone of Jaisalmer and are exquisitely decorated, reminding us of the grandeur of the bygone era.. During his reign, Maharawal Lunkaran Singh also completed the construction of a dam in this area called the Jait Bandh, named after his father. There is also a water tank nearby known as Jaitsar. 


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