The Hand Book of India - Issued by the Central Publicity Bureau Government of India Railway Department

One of the most sacred in all India which has the only temple dedicatated to [...] A view of the Lake and Palaces in the beautiful and picturesque State Capital TI STATE Of LUMINA IN the State of Udaipur (also known as Mewar in Rajputana the Ruler of which His Highness the Maharana the head of the Sisodia clan of Rajputs descends in the direct line from the Sun. [...] The island palaces of the lake rival in luxury the Palace of the Maharana and their setting is exquisite varying with the lights and shades of the water. [...] A view of the Fort standing up boldly 400 feet above the City and the surrounding Plain ThE STATE Of JODhPUR HE State of Jodhpur the largest State in Rajputana and the Ruler of which His Highness the Maharajah of Jodhpur is the head of the Rathor clan of Rajputs claiming descent from Rama the deified king of Ajodhya has a very great attraction for the tourist i [...] About five miles to the north of Jodhpur City is Mandor which was the capital of Marwar before the foundation of the State of Jodhpur and which was captured by the Rathor Rajput Chief Rao Chonda from the Parihar Rajputs in the year 1391 and served as the Rathor Capital until the foundation of Jodhpur City. [...] A royal city Agra was once the residence of the Lodi kings.