The Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph located in Jodhpur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar.

The cenotaph is built out of intricately carved sheets of Makrana marble. These sheets are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when illuminated by the Sun.

Jaswant Thada

The cenotaph's grounds feature carved gazebos, a tiered garden, and a small lake. There are three other cenotaphs in the grounds. The cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh displays portraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur.

Jaswant Thada

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Jaswant Thada – A beautiful memorial in Jodhour

Buildings and structures in Jodhpur

Tourist attractions in Jodhpur

Monuments and memorials in Rajasthan

Marble buildings

1899 establishments in India

Jodhpur

Jaswant Thada