The document summarizes key havelis and landmarks in Jaisalmer, India. The havelis were mansions of wealthy merchants built in Rajput and Islamic architectural styles using finely carved stone. Some notable havelis mentioned include Salim Ji Haveli built in 1815, Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli known for its irregular structure, and Patwon Ki Haveli which took 50 years to build and housed five small havelis for a merchant's sons. The document also briefly mentions Gady Sagar Tank, Fort Somar Quila, Jain temples, and traditional Rajasthani handicrafts featuring camel leather and wooden boxes.

1. Jaisalmer
Indian Golden City

2. Gady Sagar Tank

3. Fort Somar Quila

10. JainTemple

15. The Havelis
The Havelis of Jaisalmer are an amalgam of both Rajput architecture, as well as Islamic art that
was imported via trader´s caravans througt the desert.
They are mansions of wealthy merchands.
The opulence of the carvings on the stone facades is a testimony of the immense wealth of the
family who owns them.
Every inch is carved in fine detail ans was executed by the best “gazdars” ( artisans who
specialized in fitting together carved stones ) and “shilpines” ( master stone carvers ) of the time.

16. Salim-Ji-Javeli
Salim Ji: Built by the Mehta family with the remains of an older haveli from
the 17century, was finished in 1815.

17. Nathmal-Ji-Ki-Haveli
Nathmal Ji Ki: It´s said that 2 brothers started building differents parts of the haveli simultaneously
without looking at the other work, so , when finished, it was quite irregular.

19. Jorokkha

21. Patwon-Ki-Haveli
Patwon Ki: The most important haveli in Jaisamer because it was the first erected and it´s not a single
house but a cluster of 5 small havelis.
Built by a rich merchant that wonted separated stories for each of his sons.
Its construction took 50 years and was ended at the beginning of the XlX century.

22. Traditional Rajastani´s Handicraft

24. Camel´s Leather

25. Hand made wooden box

26. People, houses,caws

34. Founded by Rawal Jaisal from who his
name cames
Lying in the heart of the Thar Desert, near
the present border of India & Pakistan.
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