Monday, December 14, 2009

Sojat : Henna city


Sojat is an ancient town and has a chequered history. The Sojat fort had a number of onslaughts and changed hands over the centuries.
Initially it belonged to the Hada Rajputs. According to the Khyats, it passed in to the hands of the Songaras until the Sindhalas occupied it,
after which it finally passed in to the hands of Rao Ranmal.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS: The town has a big reservoir and several old temples and a dargah of Pir Mastan. However the place is more prominently known for its famous fort, namely Sojat fort. This fort is situated on a hill called Nani Sirari. It was rebuilt by Nimba, son of Rao Jodha, around 1460 A.D. The fort is surrounded by a high and massive rampart wall. A small ascent leads to the main gate of the fort, made from two huge semicircular bastions, joined by a portal and a gate cut through them. Upon entering the gate one finds gaping ruins. The ruins reveals a women's apartment and a temple and mosque lying in ruins side by side, echoing the presence of communal harmony.

Places of Interest -
Chamunda Mata Temple - This is a pretty old temple perched on the hillocks.
Dargah of Pir Mastan - The Dargah of Pir Mastan is packed to full capacity on the eve of Urs, the Muslim festival.
Mehndi Tree Plantations -
Mehndi is a herbal plant whose leaves are mashed into a thin paste and applied on the hands and the feet in various attractive designs. The mehndi of Tour of Sajot is very popular among the foreign tourists.
The Birthplace of Mirabai - This is a prominent place of tourist interest where Mirabai the legendary poetess who dedicated her entire life in lord krishna.

sojat is Situated on the left bank of the Sukri River, the city of Sojat, originally called Tamravati, is close to the Pali town. Sojat boasts of a huge reservoir and a number of temples like the Sejal Mata, Chaturbhuj and many more. It is therefore a guaranteed fact that there will be no paucity of



1 comment:

  1. nice work dude.....but there are some spelling errors......plz correct them.I believe people will increase there knowledge about sojat.Kanwarsa also appreciated your creativity.... keep it up.

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