Who founded the city of Jodhpur in 1459 CE?

Explanation

Rao Jodha founded Jodhpur in 1459 CE. According to the Rajasthan Foundation, Jodhpur's history centres on the Rathore clan. Its chief, Rao Jodha, founded the city, which was named after him. Mandore was his capital at the time. In 1459, he began building a new fort south of Mandore. The chosen site was an isolated rocky height with strong natural defences. Mehrangarh Fort is associated with this construction. Jodhpur's foundation is therefore closely connected with Mehrangarh Fort and the consolidation of Rathore rule in Marwar. The credit for founding the city belongs to Rao Jodha, not to any earlier or later Rathore ruler.

Why the other options are wrong

• (A) Rao Ridmal was Rao Jodha's father and a ruler associated with Mandore; he is not credited with founding Jodhpur in 1459.
• (B) Rao Maldeo ruled Marwar in the sixteenth century, after Jodhpur had already been founded in 1459.
• (D) Rao Satal was a later Rathore ruler; Jodhpur's founding in 1459 is credited specifically to Rao Jodha.

Concept

This tests the RAS theme of medieval Rajput polities in Rajasthan history, especially Rathore Marwar. It covers changes of capital, city foundations and major forts. Such questions often link a ruling house, place, date and fort, so these facts recur in Rajasthan history.

Source

• Rajasthan Foundation

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