Bada Bagh

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Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer

Bada Bagh also known as Bara Bagh, literally means ‘Big Garden’. It is about halfway between Jaisalmer and Lodhruva.

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Bada Bagh

In the 16th century, Maharaj Jai Singh II commissioned a dam to create a lake in this harsh desert region. After his death, his son Lunkaran built a beautiful garden and a cenotaph in his memory.

Later on many more cenotaphs were constructed here by the Bhatti descendants.

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Cenotaph of Maharawal Jawahar Singhji

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Cenotaph of Maharawal Bairisal Singhji

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Inside a cenotaph

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Cenotaph of Maharawal Shalivahan Singhji II

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Plaque, Maharawal Sabal Singhji

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Cenotaph of Maharawal Moolraj Singhji II

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Cenotaphs

4 Responses to Bada Bagh

  1. Abhay April 6, 2011 at 5:40 pm #

    I had never heard of this place. Very interesting…

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    • 10YearItch April 14, 2011 at 6:51 am #

      It is actually not too far from Jaisalmer Fort. We rented a scooter and made a day trip out of it. The best part is that it is not on the casual tourist trail – Hence you pretty much get to enjoy the place.

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  2. joshi daniel April 17, 2011 at 11:07 am #

    really beautiful!

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    • Madhu April 17, 2011 at 5:24 pm #

      Thanks a lot, Joshi!

      Reply

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