subject: Tazia Tower A Triumph Of Jaisalmers Secular Identity [print this page] Like many of Rajasthans prominent old cities, Jaisalmer shines like a jewel in the Thar Desert. The Golden City was once the seat of Rajput royalty, enjoying thriving commerce as it fell directly on the path of a great trade route. The silks, tapestries and jewel-encrusted grandeur of the faded havelis, or mansions, attest to its bygone majesty. Its towering turrets and fortresses that still stand sentinel many centuries after their royal guards have vanished into the mists of time gives the feeling that the grand old citys proud spirit has not departed with its exotic grandeur.
The Tazia Tower is one of Jaisalmers most prominent architectural attractions, that comprise the vestiges left of the citys former glory. The five-storied edifice was constructed by Muslim artisans under orders of the Jaisalmer rulers, and is an integral part of the Badal Mahal monument. Erected in 1886, the tower showcases fine examples of Muslim architectural craftsmanship of that period.
The tower is constructed in the Tazia form that is a part of Muslim festivities. Gifted as an architectural masterpiece to the Imperial Hindu ruler Maharawal Berisal Singh, the tower is considered to be a triumphant icon of the regions secular identity.
The brilliant craftsmanship of Tazia Tower is seen in its ornate balconies and exquisite designs and carvings that encompass the interiors of the tower from floor to ceiling. The entire building is infused with a grace, creativity and loving care for detail that sets the visitors imagination afire.
Standing tall over the sandstone structures of Jaisalmer, burning gold in the sun and lit by stars at night, the Tazia Tower is surely one of the proudest monuments to the Goldens Citys Indo-Islamic cultural pollination, as well as its bygone magnificence.
The Tazia Tower is only one among the plethora of magnificent Rajput architectural attractions that are secreted within the Golden City. Many luxury Rajasthan hotels in the area invite travellers to immerse themselves fully in the lifestyle and culture of the proud warrior princes, effortless marrying the grandeur of ancient Jaisalmer with modern comfort. Suryagarh Jaisalmer is one of the Jaisalmer hotels that are well-reputed in this regard, offering exclusive comfort and pleasant seclusion for the discerning traveller.
