Effects of climate change on Jaisalmer Fort

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1. JAISALMER FORT EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON

2. The history mystery When was it built? The fort was built in 1156, and is a proud chattel of the Bhati clan. Where was it built? Jaisalmer fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajesthan .

3. Rawal Jaiswal was the founder of Jaisalmer city, and Jaisalmer fort was built in his reign. One can see the fusion of Islamic and Rajput architecture. Jaisalmer Fort is situated on Trikuta Hill and had been the scene of many battles. By whom was it built?

4. Design of Jaisalmer Fort Stretching 1,500 feet in length and 750 feet in width, Jaisalmer Fort has remarkable yellow sandstone walls rising 250 feet above the surrounding terrain. Its architecture showcases a delicate fusion of Islamic and Rajput styles, with bastions forming a protective perimeter around the fort. It is a 250 foot tall fort, which is protected by 30 feet long walls. The fort constitutes 99 bastions, amongst these 92 were built between 1633 and 1647. There are 4 gateways to reach this fort i.e. Ganesh Pol, Akshya Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol.

5. During the past 20 years, the sandstone blocks of Jaisalmer Fort, immune to the elements for nearly a millennia, have begun to shift and crumble. In an arid region that was not designed to face rainfall . In the summer of 2007, 22 inches of rain fell in just three days. Earthquake tremors shook the foundations of the fort. When Raja Jaisal's workers built Jaisalmer in the 12th century, they topped many of the buildings with three feet of mud as insulation to keep interiors cool. Now the rains turn the roofs to sludge, which causes buildings to collapse. Impact of environment

6. Declaration of clearly defined conservation zones with restrictions on construction activity. Ecological study of local desert environment. Construction of a sewerage treatment plant to serve the region. Program to reduce excess water usage in the fort Public education program for residents to help maintain the traditions of Jaisalmer's rich architectural heritage. SUGGESTIONS TO CONSERVE