Jodhpur

Jodhpur State (also called Kingdom of Marwar)

Rajput Kingdom (1226-1581, 1583-1818, 1947-1949), Princely State of British India (1818-1947)

Location: Rajasthan

Capital City: Pali (1226-1395), Mandore (1395-1459), Jodhpur (1459-present)

Government type: Monarchy

Main languages: Marwari

Main religions: Hinduism

Chronology

1226: Kingdom of Marwar (Jodhpur) founded

1428-1458: Vassal to Mewar

1508-1527: Vassal to Mewar

1581: Conquered by Mughals

1583: Restored by Mughals as a vassal until 1697

1818: Princely State within British India

1947-1949: Independence briefly restored before joining India

Currency

Rupee (1751-1945)

1 Rupee = 16 Annas = 64 Pasia = 192 Pies

Coins from Jodhpur in the collection

•12/4 Anna, 1936 (Maharaja Umaid Singh (1918-1947), copper, KM#131)