Jaisalmer Fort and Ancient Well
The historical past of Rajasthan is hidden in lots of layers and as many layers are opened, a fantastic story is present in every one. Some are the warfare tales of a courageous warrior and a few are tales of immense devotion. Another fascinating story amongst these tales comes from the fort of Jaisalmer. On the event of Janmashtami, we’re going to let you know what’s the connection of the miraculous effectively positioned inside this fort with Lord Shri Krishna?
Jaisalmer historian Tane Singh Sodha tells that in historic instances the route from Mathura to Dwarka handed by way of Jaisalmer. Once Lord Krishna was going to Dwarka with Arjun by way of Jaisalmer. On the best way, each of them stopped at Trikuta Mountain. This is identical Trikuta hill the place Sonar Durg is constructed right this moment. When he stopped for some time, Arjun felt thirsty. When he regarded round, there was no water wherever.
When Arjuna turned thirsty
Soon Arjuna began feeling thirsty and he prayed to Lord Krishna. After listening to his prayers, Lord Shri Krishna dug a effectively with Sudarshan Chakra and quenched Arjuna’s thirst. After this incident, Arjuna requested the Lord about that place and what would occur right here, then the Lord mentioned that his descendants would come and set up a kingdom at this place. This effectively was named Jaislu Kuan. This effectively can also be talked about in Muhanot Nainasi Ri Khyat which was written between 1610 and 1670. Medieval historians was the Diwan of Marwar Rathore ruler Jaswant. The historical past of the effectively is alleged to be about 5 thousand years outdated.
Inscription from earlier than the settlement of Jaisalmer
Historian Mehta Ajit has additionally written in his well-known e book Bhatinama that the settlement of Jaisalmer was already predicted in a stone inscription saved right here. It is written on this stone inscription {that a} Jadupati named Jaisal, one of many Yaduvansh, got here right here in the course of the Kini interval. This signifies that a king named Jasal will come right here and make it his capital. In 1212, Maharawal Jaisal constructed Sonar Durg on Trikuta Garh.
Quenched thirst for years
It is alleged that the Jaislu effectively in Sonar Durg has been quenching the thirst of individuals for a whole bunch of years. However, this effectively was closed in 1965. However, it’s mentioned that there’s nonetheless water on this effectively.
Report- Jaisalmer / Jagdish Goswami
