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History of Jaisalmer
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Jaisalmer state (also called Jaisalmer Region) is a region of Western Rajasthan state in western India. It lies in the southern part of Thar Desert.
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Princely State Jaisalmer | |
Location | western Rajasthan |
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Flag Colour | Yellow(Pila) and Saffron (Kesariya) colour with Umbrella(Chhatri) in its centre |
State established: | 1156 AD |
Language | Rajasthani, Hindi, Sanskrit |
Dynasties | Bhati |
Historical capitals | Lahore, Lodhruva, Jaisalmer |
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Region included the present-day Jaisalmer District, some parts of Jodhpur and Bikaner District. It is bounded on the north by Jangladesh region, on the east by Marwar region.