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Famously known as Granite City, Jalore is a city located in the vibrant state of Rajasthan. The small, industrious town is famous for its stone quarries and for producing some of the finest granite in the world. Jalore, also spelt as Jalor, was initially known as Jabalipura after a renowned saint Maharishi Jabali who hailed from the same region. The town later went on to be known as Swarnagiri meaning 'golden mountain', which is also where the famous Jalore Fort stands. The main attraction of Jalore is the Jalore Fort. Known to be one of the unconquerable and impregnable forts of the country, the impressive Jalore Fort is perched atop a steep hill. While the actual time period of construction of this massive fort is unknown, it is roughly believed to be sometime between the 8th - 10th cent
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