This fort is one of the oldest and largest forts in India, which is considered a symbol of India's rich past. This fort with eight gates and innumerable bastions is surrounded by high walls. Although there are only seven gates (pols) of this fort, but it is said that it also has an eighth gate, which is mysterious. At the first gate of the fort, sharp nails were installed to protect it from the attack of elephants.
Mehrangarh Fort has many grand palaces, wonderfully carved doors and lattice windows, among which Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are very special. Near the fort is the temple of Chamunda Mata, which was built by Rao Jodha in 1460 AD. Special poojas are offered here during Navratri.

The story of the construction of Mehrangarh Fort is such that when Rao Jodha became the 15th ruler of Jodhpur, only a year after that, he started feeling that the fort of Mandore was not safe for him.
Rao Jodha thought of building a fort on a hill a kilometer away from his then fort. That hill was known as 'Bhor Chidiyatunk' because of the large number of birds that lived there. Rao Jodha is believed to have laid the foundation of this fort in 1459.