Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer, nicknamed "The Golden City", is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The town is located on a ridge of yellowish sandstone which contains a palace and temples. It lies in the middle of the Thar Desert and has a population of about 78,000. It is the capital of Jaisalmer District. The city is named after Rawal Jaisal.

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Notable people
Queen Harish, folk dancer
Malika Jahan, Jaisalmer princess, and wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir
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Category:Settlements in Rajasthan